KeRRA Director General Philemon Kandie resigns
By Arnold Ngure, July 11, 2025The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) Director General Philemon Kandie has resigned.
In a statement shared by the office of the Government Spokesperson on Friday, July 11, 2025, Kandie resigned from his position on July 17, 2025, after formally writing to the KeRRA board chairman, Anthony Ng’ang’a Mwaura.
In the letter, Kandie indicated that he would proceed with his 45-day annual leave, which ends on October 10, 2025, which will also be his last day with the authority.
Resignation from role
“This letter serves as a formal notification of my resignation from the position of Director General at Kenya Rural Roads Authority, giving a notice of 3 months effective 11 July 2025, with my last day of employment being 10th October 2025,” the resignation letter reads.
“I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition during this period and take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the Board of KeRRA for the support and incredible journey throughout my tenure. I wish everyone in the team much success in the years to come.”
Interim replacement
In a press release dated Friday, July 11, 2025, KeRRA board chairman Mwaura Ng’anga disclosed to the public that Kandie had resigned from his role and that he had been replaced by Jackson Magondu, the current director for planning, design, and environment.
“The Authority wishes to inform the general public of the resignation of Engineer Philemon Kandie, MBS as the Director General of Kenya Rural Roads Authority, effective 11th July, 2025,” Ng’ang’a stated.
“The Board of Directors, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Roads and Transport, wishes to inform that Engineer Jackson K. Magondu (Director – Planning, Design and Environment) has been appointed to the Office of the Director General on acting capacity with effect from Friday, 11th July, 2025.”
“The Board of Directors would like to appreciate the outgoing Director General for his invaluable service and contribution to the Authority,” he added.
KeRRA is charged with the development, rehabilitation, maintenance, and management of roads in rural areas in the country.