KTDA Holdings has appointed Francis Miano as the Acting Chief Executive Officer to replace Wilson Muthaura who has attained the retirement age.
The agency has since kicked off a recruitment exercise in search of a new boss to succeed Muthaura who has proceeded on terminal leave.
“So far the process has attracted 50 applicants, of whom five are internal candidates drawn from KTDA’s senior leadership, including serving Managing Directors and General Managers. The Board has emphasised that the recruitment will be competitively driven and free from bias, with selection based on demonstrable competence, sector experience and leadership capacity,” said the agency in a statement.
Muthaura has been at the helm of the agency for five and a half years with Miano now expected to ensure continuity of leadership and steer the organization through a transition period.
While meeting Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, the board said the search for a new chief executive will be competitive, merit-based recruitment process.
“The Board notes that the immediate successor who would otherwise have acted, Mr. Simon Rugut, was on approved leave at the time the need for interim appointment arose, and the Board accordingly moved to secure experienced leadership without delay,” KTDA stated.
KTDA says the recruitment process is expected to prioritize the best interests of KTDA, its smallholder shareholders and stakeholders across the tea value chain.
