Kenya: Tarus confirmed as Kenya Power MD

Kenya Power’s board of directors has named Ken Tarus as managing director and chief executive with effect from 1 August. Tarus had been acting managing director and chief executive since 4 January, when he was appointed following the departure of Ben Chumo at the end of his contract period. Tarus was previously the company’s general manager in charge of finance and had been a member of the executive management team for two years.