Charles Tanui appointed Kenya Pipeline Company MD

Petroleum tankers outside the Kenya Pipeline Company depot in Eldoret. PHOTO | FILE

The Kenya Pipeline Company on Monday confirmed that Charles Kiprotich Tanui had been appointed as its Managing Director.

In a statement sent to newsrooms, KPC said that Mr Tanui, who had been serving in an acting capacity since May 2013, was given a three year contract by the government.

"Prior to this appointment, Tanui was Chief Manager Finance and Strategy in charge of Finance, ICT, Business Development and Corporate Planning Departments," read the statement.