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Follow on Google News | Finalists announced for East African Power Industry Awards in NairobiThe top achieving finalists in this year’s East African Power Industry Awards that will take place during the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 27 August in Nairobi, were announced this week.
By: East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) The finalists, which celebrate the region’s triumphs and successes in 2014/2015, were announced this week in seven award categories, ranging from Power Transaction of the Year, Clean Energy Project of the Year to the category of Outstanding Woman in Power. The Ugandan minister Nafuna-Muloni scored a double nod from the judges with nominations in two categories, namely Lifetime Achievement Award and Outstanding Woman in Power. The panel of independent judges comprises accomplished industry experts. “We are very proud to be able to honour the outstanding power professionals and projects in the East African region and I think the list of excellent finalists speaks for itself,” says Natalie Bacon, programme director of EAPIC, taking place at the KICC from 27-28 August. She adds: “the individuals and projects represent those companies and executives who have been responsible for pioneering new frontiers, pushing boundaries, inspiring others and achieving growth in turbulent and challenging markets.” The winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 27 August at the Intercontinental Nairobi Hotel. The finalists in the East African Power Industry Awards are: Lifetime Achievement Award - Regional Award, East Africa A standout individual, from either a public, private company or institution, who is recognised for initiatives leading to successful transformation of the sector and a positive impact on the East African Power Industry. - Albert Butare, Founder and CEO, Africa Energy Services Group Ltd, Rwanda - David M. Mwangi, Energy Consultant, Power Africa, Kenya - Irene Margaret Nafuna-Muloni, Minister of Energy & Mineral Development, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Uganda - Izael Pereira Da Silva, Associate Professor and Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs, Strathmore University, Kenya - Patrick Nyoike, Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy & Petroleum, Kenya Outstanding Clean Power Project This award recognises regional and international game changers who develop technologies and processes that innovate and promote renewable generation in East Africa. - 2.2 MW Gorge Farm AD Plant, Tropical Power, Kenya - Adama- - Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, Kenya - Olkaria Expansion Project, KenGen, Kenya - “Pay as you use” solar project, NVI Energy, Kenya Excellence in Power Transmission or Distribution This award will go to a transmission or distribution company that has excelled in meeting the growing power needs of the region. - KETRACO, Kenya - Kenya Power & Lighting Company, Kenya - Rural Electrification Authority, Kenya - Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, Uganda - Umeme, Uganda CSR Initiative of the Year This prestigious award honours the organisation that demonstrates high standards and initiatives that enrich the East African citizens. - Agahozo Shalom Youth Village, Gigawatt Global, Norfund and Scatec Solar, Rwanda - Female only Solar Photovoltaic Workshop training, USAID, PEER Project & Strathmore University, Kenya - I-Afrika School biogas plant, Airtel, Kenya - Light for Life, Helvetic Solar Company, Tanzania Power Transaction of the Year This award commends sustainable investment in a power project or initiative. - 400MW wind power farm in the Meru County, Eastern Kenya, French Development Agency, Germany's Development Bank & KenGen, Kenya - Jumeme Rural Power Supply Ltd, Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, Tanzania - Kenya– - Kipeto Wind Farm, World Bank & International Finance Corporation, Kenya - Powerhive East Africa Ltd, Kenya - Promoting Utility Scale Power Generation from Wind Energy, The Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity, Sudan & United Nations Development Programme, Sudan Excellence in Power Generation Celebrating the successes of a generating company, utility or IPP that has significantly enhanced East African power capacity and output. - Eskom Uganda Limited, Uganda - Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation, Ethiopia - KenGen, Kenya - TANESCO, Tanzania Outstanding Woman in Power - Regional Award, East Africa This award celebrates a woman in the East African Power sector for outstanding achievements during the past year which has made a contribution to and impact on the sector. - Azeb Asnake, CEO, Ethiopian Electric Power, Ethiopia - Elham Mahmood Ahmed Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union, Ethiopia - Irene Margaret Nafuna-Muloni, Minister of Energy & Mineral Development, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Uganda - Jenny Fletcher, CEO, Ariya Capital, Kenya - Nokwanda Mngeni, Managing Director &CEO, Eskom Uganda Limited, Uganda Kenya Power, the country’s leading power transmission and distributioncompany, is the headline gold sponsor for the inaugural East African Power Industry Awards. Other award sponsors are Aurecon, Rentworks and Genesis Electricity Limited. EAPIC The 17th edition of EAPIC is expected to gather some 1200 visitors this year, including from the region’s leading power utilities, large industries and investors as well as technology and service providers who will showcase their products on the exhibition. Media Contact East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) annemarie.roodbol@ +27217003558 End
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