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What roles did Kiprono Kittony hold, and when?

Kiprono Kittony

Kenyan businessman who chairs the board of Kenya Airways PLC and previously chaired the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

CurrentCurrent answer

Currently Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director, Kenya Airways PLC, since Mar 2026. 6 dated roles on record.

Latest source 2 Jul 2026Reviewed 26 Oct 20267 sources

Roles, most recent first

  1. Mar 2026 – present
    Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director Kenya Airways PLC Current

    Chairs the board of the NSE-listed national carrier; named in a March 2026 board reconstitution.1 2

  2. 13 Jul 2020 – Jul 2026
    Chairman Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC Former

    Chaired the exchange's board; succeeded by Tom Mulwa, who took over on 13 July 2026.3 4 5

  3. 30 May 2018 – present
    Non-Executive Director Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC Current

    Board member of the exchange; NSE stated in March 2026 that his directorship runs to June 2027.6 3 4

  4. National Chairman Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Former

    Led the national business chamber.6 3

  5. Chairman Media Owners Association Former

    Chaired the Kenyan media owners' industry body.6 3

  6. Vice Chairman (representing Africa) World Chambers Federation Date uncertain

    Role reported by The Star in March 2026; Citizen earlier described him as one of two representatives on its Global Council.1 3

Sources

  1. SecondaryKiprono Kittony appointed KQ board chairmanThe Star · 5 Mar 2026
  2. SecondaryKenya Airways appoints four new board members, names Kittony as chairmanKhusoko · 5 Mar 2026
  3. SecondaryKiprono Kittony appointed as Chairperson of Nairobi Securities Exchange BoardCitizen Digital · Jul 2020
  4. SecondaryNSE Says Chairman Kiprono Kittony Will Step Down in July, Dismisses Viral ReportsKenyans.co.ke · 11 Mar 2026
  5. SecondaryTom Mulwa takes over as chairman of NSEBusiness Daily · 2 Jul 2026
  6. PrimaryLeadershipNairobi Securities Exchange PLC

Record history

26 Oct 2026 Record published and reviewed.

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