Ex-Ketraco MD leaves behind a mixed legacy after board of directors ended his tenure

Former Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Ketraco) Managing Director Dr John Mativo.

Photo credit: Joseph Barasa | Nation Media Group

During his more than 10-year tenure at Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Ketraco), John Mativo consistently conveyed the State-owned firm’s vision and provided robust responses to the public on key issues concerning power transmission.

This was the same case on September 19, 2025, hours before the Ketraco board of directors announced his abrupt sacking, sparking widespread reaction from his X followers.

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