Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has appointed Eng. Luka Kipchumba Kimeli as its Director General effective February 17, 2026.

The Board of Directors announced that the decision was reached at following consultations with the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Roads and Transport.

According to the board, Luka Kimeli, who has been in acting capacity since July 2025, was selected to the role after a competitive and transparent recruitment process, conducted under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007.

“The Board of Directors of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), acting in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Roads and Transport, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eng. Luka Kipchumba Kimeli as the Director General with effect from 17th February 2026,” read part of the statement.

He brings 27 years of experience in infrastructure development, strategic programme delivery, and public sector leadership within the roads sub-sector.

The Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Winfrida Ngumi, expressed confidence in Eng. Kimeli, asserting that, he has the capability to “steer the Authority towards greater efficiency, accountability, and service excellence in delivering safe, resilient, and world-class highway infrastructure that supports national growth and regional integration.”

Ngumi added that the Board “congratulates Eng. Kimeli on his appointment and assures him of its full support as he assumes office.”

Kimeli’s appointment comes at a time when KeNHA is undertaking numerous tasks aimed at expanding road networks across the country to enhance connectivity, ease transportation, and support economic growth.