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Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)

Nairobi·Masters·Closed
At a glance

KETRACO's top leadership role — the MD & CEO oversees Kenya's national electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. Requires a Masters degree (any field), 15 years of experience with 5 at senior management level, and a 4-week leadership course. This is a re-advertisement, so the pool of known candidates is already established — new and returning applicants are welcome.

SectorManagement
GradeKET 1
ReferenceKETRACO/5/1C/40/74/ (05/2026)
Deadline2026-06-02
Posts1

About

KETRACO is a 100% state-owned corporation mandated to plan, design, construct, own, operate and maintain Kenya's high voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors. The Managing Director & CEO leads the entire organisation and is accountable to the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

Providing leadership to Senior Management and Staff
Overseeing planning, designing, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of high voltage electricity transmission grid and regional power interconnectors
Ensuring promotion of national and regional power trade for socio-economic development
Providing overall leadership and administration of operations of the Company under the guidance of the Board
Overseeing implementation of all Government Directives, Administrative Circulars and Executive Orders relevant to the Company's mandate
Ensuring compliance in formulation, development and implementation of strategic objectives, policies, and plans
Forging strategic linkages with Regulators, Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Development Partners, and other stakeholders nationally and internationally
Overseeing procurement of goods, works, services, inventory management and disposal of assets in accordance with relevant laws and regulations
Mobilizing resources to support implementation of the Company's Strategic Plan through the Exchequer, Development Finance Institutions, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and other alternative sources
Overseeing implementation of alternative sources of revenue and business opportunities
Advising the Board of Directors on business opportunities to enhance the Company's growth and sustainability
Establishing and implementing Human Resource Policies and Organizational Structure that is transparent, equitable and ensures clear succession planning
Overseeing corruption prevention strategies through implementation of existing policies and submitting reports to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Ensuring effective management of corporate risks, quality assurance and establishing proper internal controls
Promoting a positive corporate image
Developing and ensuring implementation of Strategic Plan, Business Strategies and tariff revenue requirements aligned with short-term and long-term objectives
Maintaining knowledge of the markets and industry to exploit changing opportunities for business and investment
Ensuring the annual budget, procurement plan, work plan and performance contract align with organisational strategic objectives and priorities
Ensuring that the Company keeps accurate financial and accounting records that comply with relevant laws

Requirements

Master's degree from a recognised institution.
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution.
Membership to a professional body where applicable and in good standing.
A valid practicing certificate/license where applicable.
Certificate in Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution.
Knowledge/proficiency in office automation applications.
Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a senior management position.
CHAPTER SIX

This role requires Chapter Six compliance — proof is only needed once you're offered the job, not at application time.

How to Apply

Submit application to the Chairman of the Board via https://www.ketraco.co.ke/about-us/careers clearly titled and referenced 'APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO, REF: KETRACO/5/1C/40/74/ (05/2026)' by 2nd June 2026 at 5:00PM (EAT). Hard copies will NOT be considered.

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