Stephen Nthei appointed acting managing director of East Africa Portland Cement

Kenya: East Africa Portland Cement has appointed Stephen Nthei as its acting managing director. He succeeds Simon Peter Ole Nkeri, who was relieved of the role by the company’s board, according to the Standard newspaper. Nthei joined the company in 2007 and has held various roles, including Head of Internal Audit and Head of Financial Management. He is a Certified Public Accountant with experience working for bodies including Ernst & Young, the Central Bank of Kenya and Kenya Petroleum Refineries.