KenGen appoints former Infrastructure PS John Mosonik as board chair

KenGen appoints former Infrastructure PS John Mosonik as board chair - Eng John Kipngetich Mosonik, who has been elected Chairman of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) Board of Directors. (Photo: Courtesy)

His election comes as the company continues to implement its G2G 2034 strategy and strengthen its position as a leading energy solutions provider.

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has elected Prof John Kipngetich Mosonik as its new Board Chairman, bringing on board a leader with more than 35 years of experience in engineering, infrastructure, energy and strategic governance.

Mosonik was elected during a Board meeting held on Monday, November 2, 2026, in accordance with the Government Owned Enterprises (GOE) Act, 2025.

His election comes as the company continues to implement its G2G 2034 strategy and strengthen its position as a leading energy solutions provider.

Before his election, Mosonik served as a Non-Executive Director of KenGen, where he chaired the Strategy Committee.

In this role, the Board said, “he provided strategic guidance as the company advanced its sustainable energy agenda and national geothermal ambitions.”

He is also an Associate Professor of Business Strategy and Digital Transformation at Kenya Highlands University.

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During his career, Mosonik has held various leadership positions in the public and private sectors, contributing to major infrastructure, telecommunications and energy projects.

One of his notable achievements was overseeing the development of 6,000 kilometres of rural roads across all 47 counties while serving as Principal Secretary for Infrastructure.

He also spearheaded major telecommunications and oil and gas projects and contributed to shaping Kenya's national industrialisation policy.

Mosonik is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (FIEK) and a registered engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).

His academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Business Administration in Strategic Leadership from Northcentral University in the United States and a PhD in Strategic Management from Moi University in Kenya.

He also undertook postgraduate studies in Digital Transformation Leadership, Digital Transformation, Strategic Focus, Finance and Project Management at leading universities in Spain and the United Kingdom.

Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) from the University of Nairobi.

KenGen said his background in engineering, strategic leadership, infrastructure development and corporate governance would “provide a strong foundation for his leadership of the Board as the company pursues its development plans.”

The company congratulated Mosonik on his election and expressed confidence in his ability to provide leadership and direction as it continues to advance its energy agenda.

"The Board of Directors congratulates Eng Mosonik on his election and looks forward to his visionary leadership and guidance as KenGen continues to deliver sustainable energy solutions and power Kenya's development," the company said.