Kenya electrification giants, Kenya Power and Lighting Company has announced Dr. Kenneth Tarus as the new Acting Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Power.
The announced was made by Kenneth Marende who is the Chairman together with the other Board of Directors today 4th January 2016 in the afternoon hours.
Speaking during the event, the outgoing MD & CEODr. Ben Chumo thanked the government, Staff, strategic partners & media for creating a conducive working environment during his tenure as the MD of KPLC
” I am thankful to the Board of Directors, all members of staff and media for the support you have given me,” DR Chumo said at Stima Plaza Auditorium.
Dr. Kenneth Tarus has been working in Kenya Power as a General Manager, Finance Division.
Kenneth welcomed the move saying that he is optimistic that he is taking over the control from a positive direction and pledged to keep good work of Ben Chumo.
“I am optimistic while taking over from where Dr. Chumo left, I will steer the Company forward to greater heights,” Kenneth promised during his speech.
The Board Chairperson, Kenneth Marende wished Dr. Kenneth Tarus the very best in his new tenure as the Kenya Power Acting MD & CEO.