Geothermal Development Company (GDC), a government-owned company in Kenya’s energy sector has named a new managing director, who will be responsible for the development of green energy in the country.
Jared Othieno, a former Kenya Power acting manager has been appointed to head the company replacing outgoing chief executive Johnson ole Nchoe.
His appointment takes effect on April 19. He will serve for a three year period.
“On behalf of the board and management of GDC, I wish to congratulate Engineer Othieno on his appointment and wish him success in the new role,” said the board chairman John Njiraini in a statement on Wednesday.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Nairobi.
