KTDA board appoints Kanja Thuku acting CEO

A long-serving KTDA employee, Kanja Thuku has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Eng. Francis Miano, who has proceeded on retirement.

Kanja takes over the management of the organisation effective on November 10.

Today, KTDA Holding Board Chairman Enos Njeru announced the appointment of Mr Kanja, who has served the organisation for 34 years in management and leadership programmes.

“Kanja is a seasoned leader with over 34 years of experience and currently serves as Group Director, Special Programmes at KTDA. He brings extensive experience and deep institutional knowledge to the role,” said Njeru.

He added that the appointment follows the departure of Eng Miano, who has taken his annual leave and terminal leave in accordance with the Human Resource Policy and Procedure Manual and the Board directive in place. 

Kanja had served as the Manager, Sustainability and Certifications at Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). 

Miano was appointed in an acting capacity in January this year after the exit of former group CEO Wilson Muthaura.

Kanja holds a BSc in Agriculture from the University of Nairobi and has extensive training in various management and leadership programmes, including logistics and fleet management, project management, food manufacturing and agricultural practices, and sustainability strategies and climate-smart systems.