Peter Waweru Njenga Appointed KenGen CEO

The Board of Directors of KenGen PLC has announced the appointment of Eng. Peter Waweru Njenga as the Company’s Managing Director and CEO.

Eng. Njenga assumes the position previously held in an acting capacity by Mr Abraham Serem.

Prior to his appointment, Eng. Peter Njenga was General Manager for Infrastructure Development at Kenya Power and Lighting Company PLC, where he also held various positions in senior management spanning over 5 years.

Eng. Njenga brings over 31 years in corporate leadership and management experience in the energy sector, having joined KPLC in 1991 as a graduate trainee and risen through the ranks.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nairobi and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Strategic Management) from the same institution with a vast in-depth range of professional training in leadership and management from different institutions including Harvard Business School and Strathmore University.

“The Board congratulates Eng. Njenga on his appointment and further wishes to recognize and appreciate Mr. Abraham Serem for his ardent leadership during the period he served in acting capacity,” the board said.