Limuru Tea PLC has appointed Leila Chebet as its new company secretary, effective October 8, 2026. The board announced the change in a public notice, issued under the Capital Markets (Public Offers, Listings and Disclosures) Regulations, 2023.
Chebet takes over from Janet Akoth Ocholla, who resigned from the role on September 24, 2026. Ocholla had held the position since April 2026, meaning her stint lasted about five months. The board accepted her resignation and thanked her for what it described as diligent service. It also wished her well in her future plans.
In welcoming the new appointee, directors congratulated Chebet and said they were glad to have her on board. The notice was signed by board chair Dorcas Muli.
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Chebet comes with a mix of legal and governance credentials. She is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a certified secretary. According to the company, her strengths lie in corporate governance, company secretarial practice, legal advisory work, regulatory compliance and board processes.
Her academic background is in law. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Kabarak University, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. Beyond that, she belongs to three professional bodies, namely the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICS), the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Institute of Directors Kenya (IoD Kenya).
Her work extends past the boardroom, too. Chebet also serves as a governance auditor and legal auditor, and she is a trainer of trainers. At the same time, she is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
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