The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has appointed Jackson Magondu as its new Director General on a renewable three-year term.
In a statement, the authority’s board announced that Magondu’s appointment took effect on Tuesday, February 17.
The board noted that Magondu assumes leadership of the agency with more than three decades of experience in the roads and infrastructure sector, having served in several senior roles throughout his career.
KeRRA Appoints New DG Jackson Magondu on Renewable 3-Year Contract. Photo: Courtesy.
He is a seasoned professional engineer with extensive expertise in highway and road engineering, including over 24 years of post-registration experience.
Magondu is registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), is a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), and also holds membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in the United Kingdom.
The board expressed confidence in his ability to steer the Authority into a new chapter focused on expanding and improving rural road networks across the country.
Notably, the Kenya Roads Board has appointed Judith Otsyula as its new Director General following a competitive recruitment process.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 18, Board Chairperson Aisha Jumwa said Otsyula brings extensive expertise in the transport and infrastructure sector, with more than two decades of senior leadership experience in infrastructure development, strategic programme management, and institutional governance.
Jumwa noted that Otsyula’s appointment is a significant milestone for the road subsector, as she becomes the first woman to serve as Director General at the Kenya Roads Board.
The board said the appointment reflects its commitment to inclusivity and progressive leadership in the management of the country’s transport and infrastructure institutions.
At the same time, Luka Kipchumba Kimeli has been confirmed as the Director General of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) after serving in an acting capacity for seven months.
In a notice, KeNHA Board Chairperson Winfridah Ngumi announced that Kimeli’s appointment followed consultations with Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and took effect on February 17, 2026.
Ngumi said the confirmation came after a competitive and transparent recruitment process carried out in line with the Kenya Roads Act, 2007, and other applicable public service procedures.
He expressed confidence that Kimeli’s leadership will strengthen the authority’s efficiency and accountability while advancing the delivery of safe, resilient, and world-class highway infrastructure to support national development and regional integration.
