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The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has appointed James Githinji Mwangi as the new Chairman of the Board of KTA Holdings.

The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has appointed James Githinji Mwangi as the new Chairman of the Board of KTA Holdings.

In a statement on Tuesday, November 3, KTDA confirmed that Mwangi had been selected to take over the leadership, replacing the outgoing chairman Enos Njeru.

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"The National Board of KTA Holdings has selected Mr. James Githinji Mwangi as Board Chairman, replacing Mr. Enos Njeru following a board election," the statement read.

Meanwhile, Eng. Samson Mosonik Menjo will continue serving as the Vice-Chairman, retaining his position in the board's leadership.

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KTDA assured tea farmers and other stakeholders that the leadership changes would not disrupt its operations.

"KTDA reassures all stakeholders that business operations will proceed seamlessly, with an unwavering focus on driving efficiency and promoting the best interests of tea farmers," the statement added.

File image of James Mwangi taking over as Board Chairman 

Meanwhile, the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has appointed former Principal Secretary for Infrastructure Prof. Eng. John Kipngetich Mosonik as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors.

In a statement on Monday, November 2, the company said his election took place during a Board meeting conducted in accordance with the Government Owned Enterprises (GOE) Act, 2025.

"The Board of Directors of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) is pleased to announce the election of Prof. Eng. John Kipngetich Mosonik, CBS, EBS, as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. 

"His election took place during a Board meeting held on Monday, November 2, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Government Owned Enterprises (GOE) Act, 2025," the statement read.

The company described Mosonik as an experienced technocrat whose career had spanned more than three decades across the public and private sectors.

"Prof. Eng. Mosonik is an accomplished technocrat and distinguished leader with over 35 years of executive experience spanning the public and private sectors, particularly in telecommunications engineering, infrastructure, energy and strategic governance," the statement added.

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

He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Leadership from Northcentral University in the United States and a PhD in Strategic Management from Moi University in Kenya.

Mosonik's academic qualifications also include postgraduate studies in Digital Transformation Leadership, Digital Transformation, Strategic Focus, Finance and Project Management from leading universities in Spain and the United Kingdom. 

He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) from the University of Nairobi.