Kenya's Edward Njoroge Elected International Organization for Standardization (ISO) President

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.