Williamson Tea Kenya and Kapchorua Tea appoint Angus Omete as Executive Director
Williamson Tea and Kapchorua Tea name Angus Omete Executive Director as veteran executive Samuel Thumbi steps down.
KENYA – The Boards of Williamson Tea Kenya PLC and Kapchorua Tea Kenya PLC have announced the appointment of Angus Nyariki Omete as Executive Director of both companies, effective February 1, 2026.
In a notice issued on January 30, the boards also confirmed that Samuel Ndungu Thumbi will resign as Executive Director of both companies at the close of business on January 31, 2026, ahead of his planned retirement on March 31, 2026.
Samuel Thumbi has served Williamson Tea Kenya and Kapchorua Tea Kenya for more than 44 years, during which he held several senior management positions. His career culminated in his appointment as Visiting Agent and Executive Director, with responsibility for quality and production.
In his most recent role, Thumbi oversaw estate operations, agronomic performance, and production systems across the companies. According to the boards, his leadership contributed to sustained improvements in production efficiency, leaf quality, and the overall market position of both firms.
“The Boards extended their appreciation to Samuel for his exemplary contribution and long service and wish him every success in his future endeavours,” the notice said.
Announcing the new appointment, the boards stated: “The Boards are pleased to further announce the appointment of Mr. Angus Nyariki Omete as Executive Director of both companies with effect from 01 February 2026.”
Omete currently serves as Group Chief Financial Officer and brings more than 26 years of experience with the company to the role.
The boards noted that his extensive industry knowledge and long-standing service position him well to support the companies’ operational and strategic objectives.
The leadership transition comes as both companies report contrasting financial performances. For the six months ended September 30, 2025, Williamson Tea Kenya narrowed its net loss to Kes 10 million (US$77,000), compared with a loss of Kes 122.4 million (US$942,000) in the same period the previous year.
Kapchorua Tea Kenya, meanwhile, posted a net profit of Kes 95 million (US$731,000), representing a 422% increase from Kes 18.2 million (US$140,000) a year earlier. This was achieved despite a 24% decline in revenue to Kes 1.1 billion (US$8.46 million).
The strong profit growth was largely driven by an increase in the fair value of biological assets, which rose to Kes 39.4 million (US$303,000) from Kes 7.9 million (US$61,000) in the prior year.
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