Nairobi, Jan. 2 -- The appointment of Joy Mdivo-Masinde to chair the board of Kenya Power adds fuel to the ongoing perceived onslaught on sympathisers of the regime of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Ms Mdivo replaced Vivienne Yeda in December last year after the latter's two years at the helm of the public utility.

Ms Yeda had been appointed in 2020 by President Uhuru Kenyatta to steer the public entity at a time it was steeped in corruption scandals, loss-making, inefficiencies and boardroom wars.

Insiders at the energy company say Ms Yeda quit after the Treasury, which has more than 51 per cent voting rights, chose not to support her reelection during the firm's annual general meeting (AGM) in December last year.

Her position at K...