GULF POWER
AFRICA
the first of its kind , Wanyiri said : “ Up until now , Independent Power Producers ( IPPs ) in Kenya have been dominated by foreign investors . Gulf Power is the first IPP to be fully owned by indigenous local Investors .”
Aside from infrastructure challenges , it is interesting to note that the HFO plant faces competition from other players at this stage . For instance , Wanyiri noted that there had already been several major renewable energy commitments across the country , including the construction and commissioning of 280MW geothermal power plants in the fourth quarter of 2014 . Gulf is however confident of higher dispatch factor in the future , since two thirds of Kenya ’ s population is still without electricity , he said : “ We have the potential to grow if required ; just by using our current installed infrastructure , we can
Two thirds of Kenya is still without electricity
Key Personnel
Abubakar Ali Chief Finance Officer
Abubakar is a fully qualified Finance Expert and Leader with vast experience of leading financial strategies to facilitate companies ’ ambitious growth agenda . He possesses proven ability to constantly challenge and improve existing processes and systems for optimal efficiency in achievement of business projects . His professional demeanor is excellent and his negotiation capabilities are valuable to any business .
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