The Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) has appointed Leparan Tialal as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
In a statement on Wednesday, September 2, the board announced that Tialal brings 25 years of professional experience to the role, including over a decade in senior management positions within Kenya’s public sector.
“Mr. Leparan is a seasoned Corporate Performance and Human Resource leader with 25 years of professional experience, including over a decade in senior management within Kenya’s public sector,” the statement read.

Leparan Tialal. Photo: Courtesy.
According to WASREB, Tialal has extensive expertise in strategic leadership, performance management, human resource management, governance, institutional transformation, and stakeholder engagement.
“He brings extensive expertise in strategic leadership, performance management, human resource management, governance, institutional transformation, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong track record of aligning people, policy and performance to deliver sustainable organisational results,” the board added.
Tialal is currently a PhD Candidate in Leadership and Governance. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration.
He is also a Certified Human Resource Professional, a Licensed HR Practitioner, and a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management-Kenya (IHRM-K).
Additionally, he is a Certified Pensions Trustee and a Certified Quality Management Systems Auditor.
“The Board welcomes Mr. Leparan to the organisation and looks forward to his leadership in advancing the institution’s strategic priorities and mandate,” the statement further read.

