Tuesday 17 September 2019
Opening Keynote Welcome Addresses
Chairman: Albert Butare, Former Minister of State: Energy and Water& CEO, Africa Energy Services Group, Rwanda
09:30-09:35 | Organiser’s welcome address Yolisa Nyoka, Programme Director: Future Energy East Africa, South Africa |
09:35-09:45 | Host utility welcome address Jared Omondi Othieno , CEO, Kenya Power, Kenya |
09:50-10:10 | Host ministry welcome address Dr Joseph Njoroge, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya |
Investing for a vibrant east African energy sector
10:15-10:35 | Current investment trends in the east African power and energy sector. What can the industry do to attract more private investment? Patrick Obath, Chairman of the Board, Standard Chartered Bank, Kenya |
10:40-11:00 | What is driving renewable energy investment in east Africa? Amar Inamdar, CEO, Kawisafi Ventures, Kenya |
11:00-13:00 | Exhibition tour and networking break