KeNHA Director General Kungu Ndungu resigns
Kungu Ndungu has resigned as Director General of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
Kungu Ndungu has resigned as Director General of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).
In a statement, KeNHA Chairman Winfrida Ngumi confirmed that Ndungu’s resignation has been accepted and will take effect on Friday, July 11.
Ngumi also announced the appointment of Luka Kimeli as the Acting Director General, effective the same date.
“The Board of Directors hereby announces the acceptance of the resignation of Eng. Kungu Ndungu as Director General of the Kenya National Highways Authority, effective 11th July, 2025, and the appointment of Eng. Luka Kimeli as Acting Director General effective 11th July, 2025,” read the notice.
Ndung’u’s resignation was confirmed hours after Philemon Kandie tendered his resignation as Director General of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA).
In a letter, he said the notice takes effect from Friday, July 11, and he is set to formally exit the authority on October 10, 2025.
Additionally, Kandie expressed his intention to take his accrued annual leave during the notice period.
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“Reference is made to your letter Ref; No. KeRRA/02/04.08/874/(36) dated April 13, 2022 on my appointment to the position of Director General on a 5 (five) year contract effective April 13, 2022 and to end on April 12, 2027.
“This letter serves as a formal notification of my resignation from the position of Director General at Kenya Rural Roads Authority giving a notice of 3 months effective July 11, 2025 with my last day of employment being October 10, 2025. I wish to proceed on my 45 days’ annual leave during the period of my notice effective July 14, 2025,” he said.
Notably, Kandie did not state the reason for his resignation, however, he affirmed his willingness to support a smooth leadership transition.
“I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition during this period and take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the Board of KeRRA for the support and incredible journey throughout my tenure. I wish everyone in the team much success in the years to come,” he added.
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