Uganda and Ethiopia Big Winners at East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi This Week
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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; this was a surprise as we did not expect to win.Few months later, thanks to the use of bioslurry, the household significantly increase its agricultural production as well,” said Jean Marc Sika, ABPP’s Renewable Energy Programme Development Manager in East Africa who along with Bert van Nieuwenhuizen, ABPP’s Chief Technical Advisor, accepted the award.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 AwardWinner: Fred Kabagambe-Kaliisa, Permanent Secretary, Uganda Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, UgandaDr Kabagambe-Kallisa was unable to accept his award in person, but sent his son, Henry Kaliisa, to deliver his acceptance speech on his behalf.This will give 150 people access to clean energy and encourage my fellow young folk to be part of the solution.” Contact Information East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) Annemarie Roodbol +27 21 700 3558 www.eapicforum.com Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Future Energy East Africa Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend