Abel Rotich

Engineer Abel Rotich is a seasoned power sector engineer with a wealth of experience in energy generation and geothermal resources development. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, several project management courses and a graduate of Advanced Management Programme from Strathmore University.

Abel Rotich joined Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited more than thirty years ago and rose through the ranks to the position of Geothermal Development Director in KenGen in September 2014, having served as a manager in, Thermal and Wind power plants.

He is the current Chairman of the Geothermal Association of Kenya, a former Branch Chairman of The Institution of Engineers of Kenya and a member of the Geological Society of Kenya. He is a registered engineer and a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).

He was appointed KenGen’s Geothermal Director in September 2014. He is responsible for geothermal resource assessment, drilling, steam establishment for power generation and operation of electricity power plants constructed within the geothermal area. Before his appointment to the current position, He was involved in the management of hydro, thermal and wind power plants.

Departments: Geothermal Operations and Geothermal Resource Development