Former Principal Secretary Esther Koimett has joined the board of Car & General Kenya PLC as a Director, marking a significant addition to the leadership team of the Nairobi-based multinational.
In a notice issued on November 7, the publicly listed company described Koimett as one of Kenya’s most seasoned and distinguished public servants, boasting over 35 years of experience across investment promotion, banking, privatization, and public policy.
“Esther Koimett is one of Kenya’s most seasoned and distinguished public servants, with over 35 years of experience spanning investment promotion, banking, privatization, public enterprise reform, and public policy,” read part of the company’s statement.
Koimett, who served in former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration as Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications within the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, brings a rich background in both public and private sectors.
During the Mwai Kibaki era (2002–2005), she also served as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Information. In addition, she previously worked as Investment Secretary and Director General for Public Investments and Portfolio Management at the National Treasury, as well as CEO of the Kenya Post Office Savings Bank.
Beyond government service, Koimett has built a strong portfolio of corporate governance experience. She has chaired the boards of M-Pesa Holdings Company Ltd and AAR Insurance Kenya Ltd, among others.
Academically, she holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and an MBA from the University of Nairobi, alongside an Advanced Management Programme (AMP) certificate from Strathmore University.
Koimett, the daughter of the late former Cabinet Minister Nicholas Biwott, is also a member of the Institute of Investment and Financial Analysts.
Car & General Kenya PLC, founded in 1936, operates across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan, distributing motorcycles, tuk-tuks, generators, power equipment, and machinery for the manufacturing and agribusiness sectors.
Her appointment is expected to strengthen the company’s governance and strategic leadership as it continues to expand its footprint in East Africa.
