Samuel Waweru Mwangi has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
President William Ruto made the appointment under the powers conferred by Section 43 (1) (a) of the Tourism Act and Section 51 (1) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act.
The appointment, effective April 1, 2025, will see Mwangi serve a three-year term, taking over from Irungu Nyakera, whose appointment has been revoked.
Nyakera, appointed last year, had pledged to transform KICC into a premier hub for conference tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events.
He aimed to position KICC as a top regional destination, comparable to Kigali and Cape Town and expressed his commitment to collaborating with the board and supporting other Kenyan cities in expanding their conference tourism capabilities.
During his tenure, Nyakera worked closely with KICC’s CEO, James Mwaura, to enhance the facility’s competitiveness and leverage his experience as the former chairperson of the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA).
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre remains a premier meeting venue in Africa, playing a pivotal role in boosting tourism and supporting Kenya’s economy through high-profile conferences and events.
By Beth Nyaga
