LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (LCDA) on Thursday named Maina Kiondo as its new managing director and chief executive officer in an acting capacity.
Kiondo succeeds former CEO Silvester Kasuku, to become the second CEO of the Authority since its inception in March 2013. Mr. Kasuku served two full terms which came to an end on 5th January 2021.
Mr. Kiondo brings to the Authority a vast experience spanning more than 33 years, having worked his way up within the Civil Service.
Until his recent appointment to the helm of LCDA, Kiondo served as the Director of the Northern Corridor Development at the Ministry of East African Community and Regional Development.
In his inaugural meeting with Senior Management at the Authority held on 11th January 2021, Kiondo commended the tremendous work done by the Authority that has seen the completion of the 1st three Berths of Lamu Port, completion of the Isiolo Airport, Completion of the Isiolo-Moyale road and Moyale One-stop border Post among other projects.
The new CEO intends to work closely with the LAPSSET Corridor Project Stakeholders towards; Operationalization and Commissioning of Lamu Port, construction of the Lamu – Garissa road, Resource/investor Mobilization, the conclusion of Land acquisition activities along the LAPSSET Corridor, paving way for actual developments that will bring tangible impacts to the Communities, Nation and the Region.
