Kairat Maksutov has been dismissed as chairman of the management board of Kazakhstan’s Samruk-Energy. According to the government’s press service, Samruk-Kazyna’s management board cited unsatisfactory progress on strategic investment projects and insufficient oversight of deadlines for building and commissioning new power generation capacity.
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Why Maksutov was dismissed
The decision was taken on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, according to Vlast. Informburo also reported the dismissal and the reasons given for it. Both outlets cited the government’s press service.
Earlier that Wednesday, Kazakhstan’s president criticised work to develop the electricity sector and missed deadlines for completing facilities in the regions, Vlast reported.
When Maksutov took over
Maksutov had headed Samruk-Energy since June 2023, according to both Vlast and Informburo.
His earlier roles at the company included deputy chairman for finance and economics, managing director, and managing director for corporate governance, according to Vlast.
