The Car and General Kenya PLC has named Esther Koimett as their new director.

In a notice dated on November 6th, 2025, Koimett, is one of the Kenya’s most seasoned and distinguished public servant.

Her 35 years of working and flourishing in investment promotion, banking, privatisation, public enterprise reform and public policy has been awesome.

She has led both public and private sectors in a high profile way that has made her name recognized.

“She is recognized as a leading figure in both public and private sectors, having led, structured, and executed several high profile and strategic transactions, projects, and initiatives on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Kenya, including the KenGen and Safaricom IPOs” read part notice.

Successful Career of Esther

Esther has served various top positions in government including;

Principal Secretary – State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications

Principal secretary – State Departments of Transport

Investment Secretary and Director General – Public Investments and Portfolio Management at the National Treasury

Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Tourism & Information

Managing Director and CEO – Kenya Post Office Savings Bank.

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She has an extensive Board experience and currently chairs the Boards of M-pesa Holdings Company Ltd and APA Insurance Kenya Ltd.

Previously she also served on several Boards including Safaricom PLC, Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya Commercial Bank and Kenya Ports Authority, among others.

Education Background of Esther

Esther holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA from the University of Nairobi and an Advanced Management Programme (AMP) Certificate from Strathmore University. She is a member of the Institute of Investment and Financial Analysts, Kenya.

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How She Reacted Upon Appointment

She expressed his desire and appreciation for joining the Board of Car and General.

“Glad to join the Board of Car & General, East Africa’s leading supplier of a wide range of international reputable brands in automotive, power generators, construction, agricultural and industrial engineering products,” Esther wrote on X.

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Car and General Kenya issues a notice about their new director. PHOTO/Esther X