Overview
- Act: Companies Act, Cap 486
- Formed: 2010
- CEO: Dr. (Eng.) John M. Mativo
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Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is responsible for the planning, development, and maintenance of the national high voltage electricity transmission grid in Kenya. Established in 2008 and operational since 2010, KETRACO’s mandate includes ensuring reliable power supply, promoting energy efficiency, and facilitating regional power trade. The company plays a crucial role in enhancing the electricity infrastructure to support national development.
CEO: Dr. (Eng.) John M. Mativo, FIEK, MBS
Dr. (Eng.) John M. Mativo holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Tokyo Metropolitan University, a Master’s in Structural Engineering from Tongji University, and a Bachelor’s from the University of Nairobi. With over 25 years of experience, Mativo has worked in both public and private sectors, focusing on research, planning, and construction management for various infrastructures.
Management Team
Dr. (Eng.) John M. Mativo
Managing Director
Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias
G.M, System Operation & Power Management
Eng. Anthony Mwendwa Musyoka
G.M, Project Development Services
Eng. (CPA) Antony Wamukota
G.M, Design & Construction
Florence Mitey
Company Secretary & G.M Legal Services
Dr. Njogu Kimando
G.M, Strategy Research and Compliance
CPA Tom Imbo
G.M, Finance
CPA, Moses M. Mulonzia
G.M, Internal Audit
Peter M. Njehia
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management
Board of Governors
CPA John Mbadi Ng’ongo
C.S, National Treasury and Economic Planning
Capt. Mohamed M. Abdi
Chairman
Alex Wachira
P.S, State Department for Energy
Dr. (Eng.) John M. Mativo
Managing Director
Janerose Gatwiri Gitobu
Independent Director
Eng. Michael B. Malomba
Independent Director
Mercylynate Chepkirui Rotich
Independent Director
Duncan Ndegwa Gathege
Alternate Director to the C.S, National Treasury & Economic Planning
Eng. Thomas Karungu
Alternate Director to the P.S, State Department for Energy
Judith Khamala Nyauncho
Independent Director
CPA, Kirwa Stephen Bitok
Independent Director
Florence Mitey
Company Secretary & G.M Legal Services
Functions
- Develop High Voltage Infrastructure: Build and extend Kenya’s national high voltage electricity transmission network for effective power distribution.
- Reliable Power Access: Ensure consistent and reliable access to electricity for all regions to support social and economic growth.
- Connect Generation to Consumption Points: Facilitate efficient power transmission from generation plants to urban and rural demand areas.
- Strengthen National Grid Security: Reinforce the grid’s security and stability, minimizing power outages and enhancing supply resilience.
- Regional Interconnectivity: Promote interconnections with neighboring countries to support power trade within the East African region.
- Cost Reduction in Power Transmission: Reduce Kenya’s reliance on costly generators by transmitting power from more affordable sources.
- Support Rural Electrification: Extend the national grid to underserved and rural regions, enhancing electricity access across the country.
- Attract Private Investment: Establish transmission networks to encourage private investment in Kenya’s energy sector.
- Meet Growing Energy Demand: Address Kenya’s rising power demand through strategic high voltage transmission projects.
- Compliance with Environmental and Safety Standards: Implement projects that adhere to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited,
- Kawi Complex, Block B,
- South C, Nairobi, Kenya.
- MRGM+72 Nairobi
- info@ketraco.co.ke
- +254 20-4956000|+254 719 018000 | +254 732 128000