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Dr Kenneth Chelule appointed CEO of Special Economic Zones Authority

By Stephanie Wangari | 3yrs ago

Dr Kenneth Chelule (Pictured) appointed as Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZ) CEO. [Courtesy, SEZ]

Dr Kenneth Chelule has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZ) for three years, effective April 21, 2023.

Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria gazetted Dr Chelule's appointment in a circular dated Wednesday, April 26.

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