Kenya Engineer

The government has secured KSh27 billion to connect 280,000 households to electricity under the Last Mile Connectivity Project. Making the announcement on Monday, President William Ruto said the funds will strengthen the government’s ambitious plan of achieving universal access to electricity by 2030. The President said the power lines erected under this programme will also transmit fibre optic cables, ensuring universal...

* Green hydrogen must be produced efficiently to minimise the costs of production and demand for renewables. * Conversion of electricity to hydrogen currently creates an energy loss of roughly 30% but there are technologies available today to reduce this loss. * Efficient converters can increase the overall efficiency of green hydrogen production by roughly 1% - enough to power London...

The use of refined zinc as a sustainable solution for a greener future in South Africa continues to be supported by the International Zinc Association (IZA). With the global push towards carbon neutrality, zinc stands out as a green ally, contributing significantly to reducing carbon footprints in various applications. Simon Norton, Director of IZA Africa, highlights the critical role of...

The Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) celebrated a momentous occasion today as Eng. Joseph Mungai Kamau was officially appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a new chapter in the organization’s journey towards excellence and innovation. The Board members, management, and staff gathered to extend their warmest congratulations and express their unwavering support for Eng. Kamau’s leadership. The...

Ethiopia's Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa Geleta will participate at the South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2024 conference and exhibition. Minister Geleta is expected to share his country's experience in developing clean energy capacity and call for more power infrastructure investments. Ethiopia is Africa's largest hydropower market and has embarked on a strategic diversification of its energy...

The 2024 edition of the Engineering Partnerships Convention(EPC2024) will be hosted at the Dedan Kimathi University of Science and Technology in Nyeri county. The four-day event organized by the Engineers’ Board of Kenya(EBK) is set to begin on 7th of May 2024 with Kenya’s Deputy president, His Excellency Rigathi Gachagua as the chief guest. Delegates seeking to attend the...

Director of Project and Asset-Based Finance for the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Helen Aigbe Brume, will discuss financing Africa’s energy growth at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris. Committed to financing and promoting intra- and extra- African trade, Afreximbank plays a leading role in developing African energy projects that target industrialization and economic development. In Angola, the...

Energy data and intelligence company TGS has joined the African Energy Week (AEW) (www.AECWeek.com): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference and exhibition – taking place from 4 – 8 November in Cape Town – as a bronze sponsor. Dedicated to fostering fresh investments and facilitating the growth of the African market through innovative data solutions and intelligence, TGS’ sponsorship underscores the event’s...

SKF offers a wide assortment of rigid pipes suitable for high-pressure oil injection applications where limited space makes pipe connection difficult. “Our proven THPA range, which is an extension of our high-pressure rigid pipe line up, is ideal when there is insufficient space in the application for the usual connections with high-pressure hoses and quick connection couplings and nipples,” notes...

Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right that has a significant impact on health and well-being. However, water scarcity continues to be a critical challenge in many regions worldwide, including Kenya. According to the United Nations, over 40% of the global population faces water scarcity, and this figure is projected to rise in the coming years....