Albert Mugo

Director at Kenya Power

Eng. Mugo (65 years) has over 39 years of experience in the energy sector, including 10 years in operations and maintenance of power systems and over 20 years in planning and development of the generation and transmission of electricity supply. From 2008-2017 he held senior positions at Kenya Electricity Generating Company, the largest power producer in Kenya, serving as Managing Director & CEO from 2014 to 2017. As Business Development and Strategy Director, he spearheaded several major projects, including 120 MW Kipevu III power plant in Mombasa and over 370 MW of geothermal capacity development in Olkaria between 2008 and 2013. Previously, he worked at the Kenya Pipeline Company and Kenya Power and Lighting Company for 28 years, where he rose to the position of Chief Engineer in Corporate Planning and later became Power System Development Manager.

Eng. Mugo was a Board member of Rusumo Power Company, Rwanda from 2018 to Dec 2022. He currently serves on the Boards of Stima Sacco and Africa 50.

Eng. Mugo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration degree in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi. He undertook an Advanced Management Program in Strathmore and has trained in various management and leadership courses including The Effective Director, Corporate Governance, Mwongozo Code of Conduct among others. He is a registered Engineer, member of Institution of Engineers of Kenya and Institute of Directors, Kenya.

Eng. Mugo is a certified professional mediator and qualified Executive Coach. He has passion for leadership and governance as well as Energy development.

Timeline

  • Director

    Current role