Joseph Siror appointed new Kenya Power MD

Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror has been appointed the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kenya Power.

Eng. Siror, who has been appointed on a three-year term, takes over from Eng. Geoffrey Muli who has led the company in an acting capacity since May 2022.

Prior to his appointment, Eng. Siror was KETRACO's General Manager for System Operations.

In a statement to newsrooms announcing the appointment, Kenya Power Board Chair Joy Brenda Masinde noted that the company’s new boss brings onboard a wealth of experience and expertise having worked for over 30 years in different business sectors.

"Dr. Siror is highly qualified and well respected in his field and the Board looks forward to working with him in meeting the company's corporate goals. The Board takes this opportunity to congratulate him on his appointment," said Masinde.

"His time in the public sector as well as his training and knowledge will help provide Kenya Power with a fresh start and build on the past success to deliver an exciting new strategic direction for the Company."

In his long career, Eng. Siror has held senior positions at the National Economic and Social Council, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporations as well as Firestone East Africa Limited.

Besides holding a PhD in Engineering from China's Shanghai Jiatong University, Eng. Siror also boasts of having a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of London.

He is also a holder of a pre-Kenya School of Law from Riara University and a postgraduate certificate in Applied Radiation Protection from the University of Nairobi.

"Dr. Siror is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer (ICEE) and a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya. He is also a Corporate Member of the Instuitute of Engineers in Kenya," said Masinde.