NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has announced a leadership transition following the resignation of its Managing Director, Joe K. Sang, effective April 3, 2026.
In a public notice issued by the Board of Directors, the company said Sang stepped down after serving since January 2023, during which KPC recorded significant milestones, including its highest profitability in over five decades, winning the 2025 Company of the Year Award, and successfully listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
The Board expressed appreciation for Sang’s tenure, citing his contribution to strengthening the company’s operational and financial performance.
“Under his leadership, the Company achieved its highest profitability in its 52-year history… The Board expresses its sincere appreciation for his service and dedication,” the statement read.
To ensure continuity, the Board appointed Pius Mwendwa as Acting Managing Director with effect from April 8, 2026, having initially assigned him the role in an interim capacity from April 3.
Mwendwa, who currently serves as General Manager for Finance at KPC, has been with the company since 2010 and has risen through the ranks from Chief Accountant to senior executive leadership.
He oversees key departments including Finance and Accounts, Revenue and Commercial Services, and Information and Communication Technology.
Before joining KPC, Mwendwa worked for over a decade at Nation Media Group, where he rose to the position of Group Management Accountant, gaining experience in financial management and corporate governance within a listed company.
He holds a Master of Commerce (Finance) from Strathmore University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
He is also a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
The Board, through Company Secretary Flora Okoth, assured shareholders and stakeholders that the leadership change will not disrupt the company’s strategic direction or operational stability.
“The Board and management remain fully committed to delivering long-term value to all stakeholders,” the notice stated.
