{{{NAIROBI, (CAJ News) \u2013 {FINALISTS for the East African Power Industry Awards have been announced.}}}}<\/p>\n
Among other nominees are former Kenyan Permanent Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Patrick Nyoike, the Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Irene Nafuna-Muloni, the Turkana Lake Wind Project in Kenya and Rwanda\u2019s Agahozo Shalom Youth Village.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s East African Power Industry Awards will take place during the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on August 27 in Nairobi.<\/p>\n
The awards, which celebrate the region\u2019s successes in 2014\/2015, were announced in seven award categories ranging from Power Transaction of the Year, Clean Energy Project of the Year to the category of Outstanding Woman in Power.<\/p>\n
Nafuna-Muloni scored a double nod from the judges with nominations in two categories, namely Lifetime Achievement Award and Outstanding Woman in Power.
\nThe panel of independent judges comprises accomplished industry experts.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very proud to be able to honour the outstanding power professionals and projects in the East African region and I think the list of excellent finalists speaks for itself,\u201d says Natalie Bacon, Programme Director of EAPIC.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe individuals and projects represent those companies and executives who have been responsible for pioneering new frontiers, pushing boundaries, inspiring others and achieving growth in turbulent and challenging markets.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 17th edition of EAPIC is expected to gather some 1 200 visitors this year, including from the region\u2019s leading power utilities, large industries and investors as well as technology and service providers who will showcase their products on the exhibition.<\/p>\n
EAPIC and the East African Power Industry Awards are organised by Spintelligent, leading Cape Town-based trade exhibition and conference organiser, and the African office of Clarion Events Ltd, based in the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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