Paul Arithi 
Francis Miano,Ag.Group CEO,KTDA
The Board of KTDA Holdings Ltd has announced the launch of a competitive, merit-based recruitment process to fill the position of Group Chief Executive Officer.
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.
The recruitment follows the decision by Mr. Wilson Muthaura to proceed on his pending annual leave days as he is set to attain the mandatory retirement age .
Mr Muthaura after serving for 5 and a half years will be accorded an appropriate send-off package in recognition of his service.
To ensure continuity of leadership, the Board has put interim arrangements in place. Eng. Francis Miano has been appointed Acting Group Chief Executive Officer to steer the organization through the transitional period.
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.
The Board is partnering with an independent, professional recruitment panel to manage the search
and shortlisting.The process will include:
- Shortlisting of candidates against a published job specification
- Objective assessment and competency interviews
- Reference and background checks
- Final selection by the Board based on panel recommendations
The Board reiterated its commitment to a transparent process that prioritizes the best interests of KTDA, its smallholder shareholders and stakeholders across the tea value chain.
The Board is committed to a fair, transparent and competitive process that identifies the most qualified candidate to lead KTDA into its next chapter.
We will ensure continuity of service to our farmers and partners while following rigorous recruitment standards. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for assessment in the coming weeks.
The Board will communicate significant milestones of the process and will announce the successful candidate once all due diligence and approvals are complete.
