AfDB has appointed Dr. Kevin Kariuki as Vice President in the Energy docket tapping into the Kenyan talent pool in the energy sector. Dr. Kariuki is to take up the position starting on the 16th of April 2020. Kariuki is a chartered Electrical Engineer with over 30 years experience in power systems development, renewable energy development, strategic energy partnerships, policy and regulation.
Dr. Kariuki is credited with developing over $ 1.75 B privately financed infrastructure projects across Africa. He has achieved all these during his tenure at Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) Kenya Ltd where he is currently the head of infrastructure department. Some of the projects with his footprints include;
- 147 MW Ruzizi III hydropower Project (Burundi, Congo & Rwanda) worth $ 650M
- 75 MW Kipevu II power Plant in Kenya worth $86 M
- 250 MW Bujagali Hydropower project ; Uganda contributing 49% of Uganda’s energy need.
- West Nile Rural Electrification Project ( First to qualify under the World Bank Prototype Carbon Fund for Carbon rading)
Prior to IPS, Kariuki worked as the head of Technical Division, Kenya Electricity Regulatory Board ( predecessor of ERC). He has also served as a non-executive board member at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
He has extensive knowledge and hands on project development, investment and management experience of the power sector and has worked on many successful power development projects.
Dr Adesina, President Africa Development Bant
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