Sierra Leones Kandeh Yumkella, City Power and Akon Lighting Winners in African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town
Summary
With over 25 years of international experience, Dr. Yumkella previously served as Director-General of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for two four-year terms (2005-2013).Category: Future Leader Award Winner: Michael Njoroge, CEO, Multi-link Group Ltd, Kenya Category: Power/Water Woman of the Year Winner: Phyllis Engefu Ombonyo, Director: Business Development, National Environment Trust Fund, Kenya Category: Energy/Water Efficiency Project of the Year Winner: George Airport Solar Plant Innovation Hub Awards: Fifteen SMEs, start-ups and young innovators were selected for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the African Utility Week’s Innovation Hub and take their businesses to the next level.The winner: PowerOptimal, a power demand management technology that is commercially proven in diverse installations such as hotels, office buildings, shopping malls and golf courses.This award is an affirmation of the hard work that has been done by the City Power team, and this accolade galvanizes us to work harder to provide our customers with the superior service they deserve.”The winners of the African Utility Week Industry Awards are:Category: Lifetime Achievement AwardWinner: Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, former United Nations Under-Secretary-General.As Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All and Chief Executive Officer of the initiative, he mobilized global action towards a sustainable energy future and was responsible for the planning and implementation of the initiative as well as engaging with the leadership of relevant stakeholders in government, businesses, academia and civil society at the highest level to advocate for and promote sustainable energy for all.With over 25 years of international experience, Dr. Yumkella previously served as Director-General of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for two four-year terms (2005-2013).Category: Power Utility of the YearWinner: City Power, South AfricaCategory: Power Utility Executive of the YearWinner: Mr Albert Mugo, MD & CEO KenGen, KenyaCategory: Water Utility of the YearWinner: The National Water & Sewerage Corporation, UgandaCategory: Water Utility Executive of the YearWinner: Engr.Our invention goes some way to addressing this problem, but where there is no political will, it will not happen.” This is Noble Water Solutions’ tenth award for its work in the water sector.Category: Future Leader AwardWinner: Michael Njoroge, CEO, Multi-link Group Ltd, KenyaCategory: Power/Water Woman of the YearWinner: Phyllis Engefu Ombonyo, Director: Business Development, National Environment Trust Fund, KenyaCategory: Energy/Water Efficiency Project of the YearWinner: George Airport Solar PlantInnovation Hub Awards:Fifteen SMEs, start-ups and young innovators were selected for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the African Utility Week’s Innovation Hub and take their businesses to the next level.The winner: PowerOptimal, a power demand management technology that is commercially proven in diverse installations such as hotels, office buildings, shopping malls and golf courses.Industry supportOnce again the utility sector has responded well to what is now becoming a sought-after event on the African industry calendar and the lead sponsor for the gala dinner was Poweroad Africa.