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Kenya Dairy Board looking to recruit a new MD, replaces Maritim

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 27 – The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) is looking for a new Managing Director (MD) to replace William Maritit.

In a notice, KDB said that the ideal candidate should be visionary, innovative, results-oriented, and possess a proven ability to build and lead a high-performing team.

The new MD is set to replace Maritim who has been serving in the position in an acting capacity since July 2025.

Maritim took over from Margaret Rugut Kibogy who had served as MD for about 9 years.

Established in 1958 under the Dairy Industry Act, Cap. 336 of the Laws of Kenya, KDB, is a State Corporation that is mandated to oversee the improvement and regulation of the dairy industry and its products.

Its core responsibilities include regulating, promoting, and developing the dairy sector, as well as ensuring the adoption of best practices and measures to achieve maximum efficiency within the industry.

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