The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has announced leadership changes with five new appointments to the board of directors.
In a notice on July 30, the company said the newly appointed non-executive directors are effective as of July 28.
“The Board of Kenya Pipeline Company hereby notifies stakeholders, the investing public, and all stakeholders that it has appointed Non-executive Directors of the Company with effect from 28 July, 2026,” part of the public announcement read.
Among the newly appointed directors are Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, Ms. Irene Pauline Bateebe, Eng. Meshack Otieno Kidenda, Mr. Samson Kipkemboi Burgei, and CPA Ronald Kenyanya Nyamosi.
According to the company, the appointments are expected to boost the Board’s oversight role and enhance the company’s commitment.
Economist Ramathan Joins KPC Board
Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, an economist and public policy expert who is among the new appointees according to the company, is experienced in macroeconomic policy, public finance management, and development economics.
Currently, Ramadhan serves as Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury at Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
Before his role in the Ugandan Ministry, Ramadhan served as a Senior Presidential Advisor on the National Economy in Uganda.
Further, he also held leadership positions in academia and economic policy institutions, including Makerere University Business School.
In his academic qualifications, Ramadhan Ggoobi obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from Nelson Mandela University in South Africa.
Ramadhan Ggoobi has also served on boards, including the East African Development Bank, Uganda Energy Credit Capitalization Company, and the National Social Security Fund of Uganda.
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About Irene Pauline Bateebe
Irene Pauline Batebee joins the Board with more than 20 years of experience in the energy, mining and petroleum sectors, according to the company.
Currently, Pauline is serving as Permanent Secretary in Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
In addition to the 20 years of work experience, Bateebe has expertise in infrastructure financing, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, and policy development.
Irene has a master’s degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.
Further, Irene has a master’s degree in Refinery Design and Operation from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Process Engineering from the University of Dar el Salaam.
Irene has also undertaken executive leadership training at the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford.
Veteran Engineer Meshack Otieno Kidenda
Also appointed to the Board is Eng. Meshack Otieno Kidenda, a veteran engineer with more than four decades of experience in infrastructure development and transport engineering.
Eng. Kidenda previously served as Director General of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) from 2008 to 2014.
Before his role at the KENHA, Meshack held senior positions in the Roads Department, which he joined in 1979 before he retired from public service in 2016.
Between 2000 and 2008, Meshack served as the Director of Industrial Training.
He has also served on various national boards and governing councils, bringing a wealth of expertise in engineering and public sector leadership.
As a registered consulting engineer, Meshack Kidenda holds degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi and Traffic Engineering from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom (UK).
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Samson Kipkemboi
Mr. Samson Kipkemboi Burgei has also been appointed as Alternate Director to the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning.
According to KPC, Mr. Burgei has over 30 years of experience.
Samson Burgei currently serves as Technical Advisor for Treasury Cash Management at the National Treasury in Kenya.
In his professional career, Samson has served in senior roles at the Central Bank of Kenya, where he worked in currency services, communications and custodial operations.
Additionally, Samson has worked in leadership roles including Chair of Dorcas Aid Kenya and Kenya Plant Inspectorate Service.
Ronald Kenyanya
Joining the Board of Directors is Ronald Kenyanya Nyamosi, who joins the Board as Alternate Director to the Managing Trustee and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
Nyamosi is a finance, investment, and governance professional with more than two decades of experience in financial management, treasury operations, investment oversight, and pension fund administration, according to KPC.
Currently, Nyamosi serves as General Manager for Finance and Investments at NSSF Kenya.
Previously, Ronald has held roles including senior management positions in the insurance sector and within regional financial institutions.
Ronald obtained a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Kenyatta University.
He is also a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.
Uganda’s Stakes in KPC
The appointment of Ramathan Ggoobi and Irene Pauline Bateebe to the company’s board follows Uganda’s investment in KPC during its privatization.
In 2026, Kenya sold a 65 percent stake in KPC through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange while retaining a 35 percent shareholding.
Uganda emerged as a key investor through the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), acquiring about 20 percent of KPC and becoming one of the company’s largest shareholders.
Through the acquisition of equity and board seats with veto rights, Uganda has direct management in the operations of the pipeline company.
In addition, approximately 65% of the company’s transit volumes are destined for Uganda, which contributes about 35% of the KPC’s revenue.
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