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Energy conference is set to take place on 21 September at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, the summit will give investors access into the Renewable Energy market in East Africa where policy makers will discuss the future of Renewables in East Africa and how investor can enter this market.
The Seminar dubbed “East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC)” will bring about energy ministries from six East African countries: Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, including three ministers, have been confirmed to address the opening of this long running regional summit.
The high-level energy ministry representatives at the EAPIC opening session are:
– Dr Joseph Njoroge, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya
– Dr. Dheu Mathouk Diing, Minister, Ministry of Energy and Dams, South Sudan
– Hon Irene Muloni, Minister, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Uganda
– Dr Eng Juliana Pallangyo, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Tanzania
– H.E. Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Siraj, State Minister, Ministry of Water Resources, Irrigation and Electricity, Sudan
– Liban Mohamed H. Mohamoud, Director, Department of Energy, Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Somaliland
– Dr Albert Butare, Rwanda’s former Minister of State for Energy, Water and Communication, will be the session chairman.
“The fact that so many countries will take part in this ministerial opening shows how serious the region is about contributing to the energy dialogue and collaboration in East Africa.” EAPIC event director Claire O’Connell said.
This marks its 18th edition of EAPIC and is expected to gather more than 2000 visitors from more than 30 countries, including from the region’s leading power utilities, large industries, project developers and investors as well as dozens of technology and service providers who will showcase their products at the KICC .
During the event the East African Power Industry Awards gala dinner will also take place, honouring the region’s leading power professionals and projects.
The event is organised by Spintelligent, leading Cape Town-based trade exhibition and conference organiser, and the African office of Clarion Events Ltd, based in the UK.