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A CASE OF EENOVATORS LTD. By Eleen Korir With the current pandemic of Covid-19, most companies around the globe have had challenges on how to handle their employees as well ensure delivery and business continuity. As a matter of fact, most people lost their jobs due to businesses scaling down,…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Both cows and cars are huge polluters of the environment. Cows release harmful gases into the air that is, methane through burps and farts. Cows are producers of ammonia which is also a pollutant. For the cars it is quite obvious, we all know how much of a pollutant a car [...]
By Liz Nekesa Pumping systems support essential processes in buildings, manufacturing and water treatment. They are widely used in industries to provide cooling and lubrication services, transfer fluids in processes and provide motive force in hydraulic systems. Inadequate performance of pumps in…
By Ruth Carol Atieno One of the ways to achieve energy savings and energy efficiency at large is switching to CFL and LED bulbs as they save energy and produce brighter lights compared to the regular incandescent bulbs. But have you ever asked yourself what is the technology behind them and how…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Currently, majority of households if not all have an electricity meter in place to measure the electricity consumption rates. But have you ever asked yourself what type of a meter you have? Or when it is time for a replacement and you wonder what kind of a meter you should…
By Chris Mbori If there is one course that has altered my career as an Energy Manager then it has to be the Certified Energy Manager (CEM). I undertook my Certified Energy Manager course back in 2011 and my professional life has never been the same again. The CEM is by far the most recognized [...]
By Ruth Carol Atieno Energy Efficiency is the new trend and almost all of us are striving to join in the energy efficient group. But why really should I be energy efficient? I will answer this question on this blog piece I wrote. Reduced Utility Bills The very first thing that happens when you…
By Caroline Gathuru Over 75% of the population are below 35 years old, the ceiling at which the category of “The Youth” is defined. It follows swiftly that the energy sector must respond to the continually arising needs of young people to take the mantle and drive sustainable energy programmes…
By Monica Ngage The dramatic spread of COVID-19 has disrupted lives, livelihoods, communities and businesses worldwide. it's been estimated that, if the corona virus spreads uncontrollably, it could all right cost the world economy somewhere around $2.7 trillion. This is just an example of the…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Are you a retail shop or outlet owner? Is it 'green'? If your answer to the first question is yes then you are in the right place. I will give you several achievable tips for you to join in the match towards a green future. You will save money, energy and [...]
[wpdm_package id='2558′] The first Inaugural Energy Professionals Round Table in the series of World Energy Day Roundtable events took place on Friday 24th April 2020. This Roundtable brought together Energy Professionals with the key objective of discussing The Effect of COVID19 on the…
By Chris Mbori Covid-19 pandemic has sent shock waves in almost every sector and most sectors of the economy have been hard hit. There are however some sectors that are thriving. Restricted movement, stay at home and inter county lock in orders have forced factories, offices and other buildings to…
By Ruth Carol Atieno What is Energy Efficiency? Energy Efficiency means using less energy to perform the same task and in the end avoiding energy wastage. The less energy required to produce a unit of output, the more energy efficient that economic activity is. Why Should We Embrace Energy…
By Eric Gitonga Typically, in all households, whether directly or indirectly, bills are received monthly for the consumption of various utilities. This would include bills for electricity, water and gas consumption. Both technical and non-technical personnel need to understand how the various…
By Karen Thuranira Earth Day is an event celebrated annually around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was celebrated for the very first time in 1970 as a unified response to an environmental crisis. Today, April 22, 2020 marks its 50th anniversary. While…
By Martin Ochieng Background Two types of technologies draw their application from the need to enable non-contact measurements. These technologies are optical and ultrasonic and have been used by experts worldwide for measurements and instrumentation. Experts carried out experiments in the early…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has appointed Jared Othieno, an energy expert, as its next Managing Director and will be in charge of green energy development. Jared Othieno, former Kenya Power acting manager, will be replacing the company's outgoing chief executive…
By Ruth Carol Atieno This is some great news given the current situation that has been brought about by the Corona Virus pandemic. Redavia has introduced the COVID-19 Resilience Lease which will offer free solar systems for six months to help businesses and communities in Kenya and Ghana cope with…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Tembo Power, the project developer for the 14.7 MW Kaptis hydro-power project, has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Metier, an independently owned private equity fund manager, along side its partner WK Construction, a leading contractor in the field of…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Motorists and Kenyans at large finally have something to smile about as the regulator, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), has lowered the fuel prices in Kenya. With the current financial situation in Kenya following the COVID-19 pandemic, this is indeed a great…
By Ruth Carol Atieno This is a great step towards the green future that we are all matching towards. Ergon Solair Africa Limited which is a US-Kenyan solar developer based in Africa announced that its Solar Project in Kenya, Kisumu Solar One 40MW has been approved by the Energy and Petroleum…
By Ruth Carol Atieno The African Energy Chamber has appointed Eng. Elizabeth Rogo, who is the Founder and CEO of Tsavo Oilfield Services, as the Chamber's president for East Africa. She is based in Nairobi and will represent the Chamber across East African countries, namely; Kenya, Uganda,…
By Ruth Carol Atieno Yes you heard that right, Kenya's Ogutu Okudo, 28, named in Forbe's Africa's list 2020. Forbe's Africa honor's top achievers in Africa yearly in three categories namely, business, technology, creatives and sport. This year we have our very own appearing in the list. Okudo is…
A focus on 2019 milestones and their Impact on 2020 By Liz Nekesa The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long…We must not resist this transition but we must lead it”- Barrack Obama In 2018, Kenya made the ambitious pledge of 100% transition to green energy by 2020. The current share…
