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Follow on Google News | Uganda and Ethiopia big winners at East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi this weekUganda scored a double victory at the East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi this week.
By: East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) Uganda's Fred Kabagambe-Kaliisa, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development of Uganda was honoured for his work in the utility sector with the Special Recognition Award. Umeme Limited, Uganda's main electricity distribution company, won the Excellence in Power Transmission or DistributionAward. Uganda also had a strong presence at EAPIC in Nairobi this week with the Hon Eng Simon D'Ujanga, the Minister of State for Energy, heading up the delegation. Ethiopia also won two categories at the awards. The winners of the East African Power Industry Awards 2016 are::::: Special Recognition Award WINNER: Fred Kabagambe-Kaliisa, Permanent Secretary, Uganda Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Uganda Dr Kabagambe-Kallisa was unable to accept his award in person, but sent his son, Henry Kaliisa, to deliver his acceptance speech on his behalf. He paid special tribute to his colleagues in the Ugandan energy sector, private sector players as well as international development partners: "With my colleagues in Uganda's energy sector, with whom I have worked with for the last 20 years as the Permanent Secretary, to design and implement policies and laws which have created a conducive environment for private sector participation and investment in Uganda's power industry." Award for Excellence in Power Transmission or Distribution WINNER: Umeme, Uganda "It is a privilege for Umeme to win this award for the second time in a row. It is also a privilege to be recognised for the efforts put in and efficiencies we have achieved in the Ugandan distribution sector. It is wonderful that EAPIC is coming to Uganda next year and we look forward to sharing more of the progress we have made in Uganda with our peers from the region", Mr Sam Zimbe, Deputy Managing Director of Umeme, said on Wednesday evening after receiving the award on behalf of the utility. Umeme Limited is Uganda's main electricity distribution company. In 2015, Umeme's income grew by 19% to Ushs 1.16 trillion compared to 2014, underpinned by 8% growth in sales units. The commencement of construction works for Isimba (183MW) and Karuma (600MW) hydropower projects affirms the government's commitment to the energy sector and increasing access to electricity across Uganda. Award for Outstanding Clean Power Project (under 5MW) WINNER: Mobisol – East Africa "We are very happy, proud and feel very overwhelmed; Community Development Programme of the Year Award WINNER: Africa Biogas Partnership Programme (ABPP) "For most of development programs, the impact in terms of improvement of the living standards of women and the rural households is only perceived many years after the programme has been closed. With the ABPP, this impact is immediate, the moment the woman lights her biogas stove, she cooks in a clean and safe environment! Award for Excellence in Power Generation WINNER: Ethiopian Electric Power, Ethiopia Outstanding Woman in Power – Regional Award, East Africa WINNER: Azeb Asnake, CEO, Ethiopian Electric Power, Ethiopia Future Energy Leader Award WINNER: Faith Chege, Chief Financial Officer, Barefoot Power Africa Ltd, Kenya After accepting the award Faith said: "this award is validating both as a young professional and a young woman in the energy sector. It's proof that the hard work and continuous strive to be a part of the solution in eradicating energy poverty has not gone unnoticed. I'm currently working on a pay-it-forward project for my upcoming 30th birthday where I will be installing 30 solar home systems for 30 households in rural Kenya. This will give 150 people access to clean energy and encourage my fellow young folk to be part of the solution." http://www.eapicforum.com/ End
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