KenGen Executive and Leadership Team

Peter Njenga, the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer at KenGen, directs the overarching strategic vision for the organization. Overseeing the expansion of geothermal and hydroelectric capacity, the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment with East African energy demands. This leadership role involves managing complex stakeholder relationships and securing capital for large-scale infrastructure projects. By optimizing operational efficiency across all power plants, Peter Njenga directly impacts the company's ability to provide affordable electricity to the national grid. Njenga maintains rigorous oversight of long-term sustainability goals, ensuring the company remains a leader in renewable energy production. Through constant engagement with the Board, the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer navigates regulatory landscapes and market shifts, ultimately securing the financial health and operational stability of the entire power generation portfolio.

Michael Rotich, the Chief Human Resources Officer at KenGen, architects the internal talent strategy and organizational culture. Focusing on technical workforce development, the Chief Human Resources Officer designs training programs for engineers and plant operators to maintain high safety standards. This leadership role involves managing labor relations and implementing performance management systems that drive productivity across all regional facilities. By fostering a culture of excellence, Michael Rotich directly impacts the operational readiness of the workforce. Rotich collaborates with executive leadership to align human capital initiatives with the broader mission of sustainable energy production. Through the implementation of robust recruitment and retention strategies, the Chief Human Resources Officer ensures the company possesses the specialized expertise required to manage complex power generation assets effectively, thereby supporting the long-term growth and stability of the organization.

Daniel Mwendandu, the Chief Human Resources Officer at KenGen, manages organizational transformation and employee engagement initiatives. Concentrating on administrative efficiency and digital workplace integration, the Chief Human Resources Officer streamlines internal processes to support the company's expansive energy operations. This leadership role involves overseeing compensation structures and benefits administration to ensure competitive positioning within the East African energy sector. By modernizing human resource workflows, Daniel Mwendandu directly impacts the agility of the organization. Mwendandu works closely with the executive team to cultivate leadership pipelines and succession planning for critical technical roles. Through the application of data-driven workforce analytics, the Chief Human Resources Officer identifies opportunities for operational improvement, ensuring the company maintains a high-performing environment capable of meeting the evolving demands of the regional power market.

Beatrice Chebelyon, the Chief Legal Officer at KenGen, directs all corporate governance and regulatory compliance efforts. Overseeing complex contract negotiations for power purchase agreements and infrastructure development, the Chief Legal Officer ensures the company adheres to all national and international energy regulations. This leadership role involves managing litigation risks and providing counsel on environmental compliance for geothermal and hydroelectric projects. By mitigating legal exposure, Beatrice Chebelyon directly impacts the company's ability to execute large-scale capital projects across East Africa. Chebelyon advises the Board on legislative changes and policy developments that affect the energy sector. Through the establishment of robust internal compliance frameworks, the Chief Legal Officer safeguards the reputation and operational integrity of the organization, ensuring that all business activities align with legal standards and corporate governance best practices.