Board of Directors

Kiraitu Murungi E.G.H – Chairman

Kiraitu Murungi is a former Governor of Meru County. He previously served as Senator for Meru and was MP for Imenti South constituency for 20 years.

One of the longest-serving Energy ministers, Mr Murungi issued several notices and circulars that helped reform the sector. They include Legal Notice No. 43 of 2008 which issued regulations guiding the establishment of the strategic petroleum reserves that required the National Oil Corporation to establish and manage reserves equivalent to 90-day consumption for the country.

He also issued Legal Notice No. 96 of June 2010, setting aside a 30 percent petroleum imports allocation quota for the Corporation.

It was also during Mr Murungi’s tenure that oil was discovered in Turkana and the ministry attributed the State’s 22.5 percent share in carried interest in the production sharing contract to National Oil.

An alumnus of the prestigious Alliance High School, Murungi graduated with a Bachelor of Law from the University of Nairobi in 1977 and attained a Master of Law from the same university in 1982 before proceeding to Harvard Law School, where he attained another Master of Law.

Mr. Murungi was a partner in a law firm he founded with Gibson Kamau Kuria and Aaron Ringera, where he practiced law for ten years before beginning his illustrious and eventful political career. 

Dr. Mohamed Liban – PS, State Department of Petroleum

Dr. Mohamed Liban is the Principal Secretary, of the State Department for Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum. Before this appointment, Mr. Liban served as the Chairman of Ewaso Ngi’ro North Development Authority, of the Ministry of East African Community and Regional Development, and previously of IEBC as the Regional Elections Co-ordinator in Isiolo and Upper Easter Region. His wealth of experience in leadership and governance spans over twenty-five (25) years, gained after lengthy engagements with both the Public sector and Non-Governmental Organizations in Africa.

Leparan Gideon ole Morintat – Chief Executive Officer

Leparan Gideon ole Morintat is the CEO & MD of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOC Kenya) Mr. Leparan Gideon ole Morintat joined the National Oil Corporation of Kenya, the state-owned Oil & Gas company as CEO & MD in March 2020. Before joining the Corporation, Leparan was d. Light SOLAR’s Country Manager for Ethiopia and Horn of Africa where he managed the renewable energy company operations in Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, South Sudan, and Eritrea.

He has more than 17 years of leadership and management experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure projects development, and ICT industries gained in leading multinational companies among them MultiChoice Africa where he served as the Regional Franchises & Agencies Manager in East Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands; Mitsui & Co. Ltd, where he lead the Energy & Infrastructure Projects Development business units for the Japanese global conglomerate in Eastern Africa; the Royal Dutch Shell Group where he served in various mid-level management roles; and Equity Bank Group.

Leparan holds an MBA in Strategic Management from United States International University (USIU-Africa) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Degree from Daystar University.

Mr Morintat sits on the board of the Petroleum Institute of East Africa (PIEA) and is a member of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), the Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK), the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and Kenya Oil & Gas Association (KOGA).

Mr. Edward Wamweya – Alt. CS, Treasury

Mr. Edward Wamweya is a board member at the National Oil Corporation of Kenya and a representative of the Treasury. He is a professional Accountant & Financial analyst with a wealth of experience in public-sector financial management. Mr. Wamweya is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Finance

Ms. Lilian Matagaro – Alt. Attorney General

Ms. Lilian Matagaro is the current Deputy Chief Parliamentary Counsel and the Parliamentary Liaison Officer at the Office of the Attorney General& Department of Justice. She sits at the National Oil Corporation of Kenya board as a representative of the Attorney General’s Office.

Lilian is a registration committee member at the Institute of Human Resource Management

She holds an M.A. in International Studies and has vast experience in policy development and drafting of legislative instruments.

Mr. Apollo Muchilwa Alt. PS. State Department for Petroleum Mr. Apollo Muchilwa is a Board member at the National Oil Corporation of Kenya and Alternate representative of the Principal Secretary, at the State Department for Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum. He is currently the Director of ICT, at the State Department for Petroleum.  His wealth of experience in leadership and governance in ICT spans over twenty-seven (27) years in the public sector. Before his appointment, he served in the State Department for Mining, the Ministry of Health, and the East African Community in the same capacity. He is a member of the Computer Society of Kenya.

Amina Bille Olwo- Director 

Amina Bille is a dedicated and experienced professional with a diverse background in banking and finance. She possesses a Diploma in Professional Computing and Data Processing alongside several certifications in banking and leadership courses. With over a decade of experience working at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), she has served in various capacities including Bank Clerk, Ag. Cash Manager, and participated in mentorship programs. Amina’s commitment to excellence is evident through her continuous pursuit of professional development and her passion for community service, as demonstrated by her multiple awards as the KCB Community Champion. She is fluent in multiple languages including Somali, Borana, Kiswahili, and English, which allows her to effectively communicate and engage with diverse stakeholders. Amina’s enthusiasm for banking is evident in her extensive work history and her proactive participation in training programs and courses related to the field.

It’s clear from Amina’s extensive work history, dedication to professional development, and passion for community service that she has a strong affinity for the banking sector. Her long-term employment at Kenya Commercial Bank, coupled with her participation in various banking-related courses and her achievements within the organization, showcases her commitment to the industry.

Hon. Magerer Lang’at JK

MBA in Strategic Management from Kenya Methodist University;

BSC. Horticulture- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Born 1973, Hon. Magerer Langat JK, is a seasoned leader with a diverse background. He has a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and an MBA in Strategic Management from Kenya Methodist University.

Hon. Magerer’s professional experience spans roles at the Adventist Development Relief Agency, World Food Programme, Cooper Kenya Ltd, and Osho Chemical Industries. He was elected as the Member of Parliament for Kipkelion Constituency in 2007. He has served as an Assistant Minister for Energy from 2010 to 2013, demonstrating leadership in the Petroleum Electricity & Power Generation dockets.

He has served as a member of the National Steering Committee on Tea Reforms between November 2020 to November 2021, where he played a crucial role in evaluating policy, regulatory, and administrative aspects of the tea value chain. From 2018 to 2020, Hon. Magerer served as a Member of the Kericho Municipal Board, exercising delegated authority from the CEC, where he played crucial roles in formulating and implementing policies, entering contracts, and managing internal affairs, including budget preparation and submission to the County Treasury.

He joined NOC as an independent director and board member with effect from 15^th December 2023.