In a continent where women continue to rise, breaking boundaries, leading innovation, and redefining what leadership looks like, Rebecca Miano stands as a radiant force of strength, grace, and vision. Her story isn’t just about leading Kenya’s largest power producer; it’s about igniting hope across Africa.
As the Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) since 2017, Rebecca has proven that leadership anchored in purpose can transform nations.
With nearly 30 years of experience in the energy sector, she has turned KenGen into a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and resilience, placing Kenya at the forefront of renewable energy in Africa.
Her leadership is more than corporate excellence, it’s a movement. Under her guidance, KenGen expanded its geothermal footprint across the continent, driving clean energy solutions that light up homes, empower communities, and fuel dreams.
Her strategic brilliance and calm determination have redefined what it means to lead with both intellect and compassion.
But beyond the titles and achievements, Rebecca’s journey is one of quiet power and unshakable belief in people.
She has championed women’s empowerment and youth inclusion through bold initiatives like Pink Energy Forum, which amplifies women’s voices in the energy industry, and Y-Gen Youth Forum, a space for nurturing the next generation of changemakers. Through these platforms, she’s not only powering cities, she’s empowering hearts.
Her excellence has been celebrated both at home and abroad. Rebecca has been awarded the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) and the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS), among Kenya’s highest honors, in recognition of her service to the nation.
She has also been named among Africa’s Top 100 Women CEOs and recognized as one of the Top 25 Movers and Shakers in Africa by the African Energy Chamber.
Her influence extends globally through her appointments to the World Bank Group’s Advisory Council on Gender and Development and the Global Compact Network Kenya, where she serves as Vice Chair, a reflection of her unwavering commitment to sustainability, equality, and impact.
Rebecca Miano’s story is the story of Africa’s rise, a rise powered by intellect, guided by empathy, and driven by the courage to build a better tomorrow. In every sense, she embodies what it means to lead with light.
She is not just a CEO. She is a visionary, a trailblazer, and a beacon of hope for millions of women who dare to dream beyond limitations.
Rebecca Miano doesn’t just power Kenya, she powers possibility across Africa.
