President William Ruto has appointed Samuel Waweri Mwangi as the new Chairperson of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Board of Directors. The appointment, made under Section 43 (1) (a) of the Tourism Act, takes immediate effect from April 1, 2025, and will last for three years.
The announcement also confirmed the end of Irungu Nyakera’s tenure as chairperson, officially revoking his previous appointment.
During a familiarization tour with CEO James Mwaura in August, Nyakera expressed his dedication to enhancing KICC’s role within Kenya’s tourism sector. He aimed to increase the center's global competitiveness in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) market.
Nyakera highlighted his vision of transforming KICC into a premier destination for business events, emphasizing the need to compete with established regional hubs such as Kigali, Rwanda, and Cape Town, South Africa.
Reacting to the gazette notice, Nyakera took to X to express his feelings: "I feel special to be fired through a special issue. They could not wait for Friday."