Kenya’s Edward Njoroge has been elected President of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Njoroge, a former Managing Director of Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) was elected to the position during a summit in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday.
He will work with the current ISO President, John Walter, ahead of the handing over in 2020.
“Today ISO elected their new President, Mr. Edward Njoroge. He will be President-elect during 2019 as he works hand in hand with President John Walter before his term becomes effective in 2020,” a statement from the standards body read.
ISO was established in 1947 to promote worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial standards. It operates in 162 countries.
His candidature received backing from the government with Industrialization Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya saying that his election would give Kenya a bigger voice on the global stage.
“To ensure our voice is heard at the highest level in standardization, the government supports the candidature of Eddy Njoroge for the ISO Presidency 2019-2022. We are indeed hopeful of his appointment at the upcoming ISO General Assembly in September in Geneva, Switzerland.” Munya stated.
That’s something….but…
That’s something….but maybe it’s more a trainee position….he’ll only work on his own, rather hold that title by himself for only 2 years. They must give him a full term 2022-2025 me thinks…. otherwise, it’s the usual hoodwinking.
Wow, this is a big deal for…
Wow, this is a big deal for a Kenyan to hold a high position on an international organization. Having worked with ISO 22000 & 9001 standards am proud to see a Kenyan leading in ISO.
Mr. Njoroge hope you…
Mr. Njoroge hope you distance yourself more from being manipulated..iyo ni testing be4 2020..scandal isikufuate juu ni International Standards Organization ISO..no jokes no shortcut for passing or compromise to those who do not adhere to them be it Aviation..medical..engineering etc
Good Luck in your acting capacity before confirmation.