YES Youth Energy Day Agenda

• Entrepreneurs, investors, and key industry stakeholders come together in problem solving the challenges of securing capital.
• What sources of funding are available and how to best access them?
• Preparing your business plan to attract the right investments.

Participants:

• Nelson Macharia. CEO, Makaya Power Africa, Republic of Kenya
• Kithinjee Muriungi, Expert Fellow, Engineering for Change, IEEE, Republic of Kenya
• James Agin, Regional Corporate Banking Director, East Africa Absa Bank

• A step by step guide from experts on how to plan and execute a successful energy project
• Regulation & the importance of facilitative laws and policies that enable successful energy projects
• Bankability of a good energy project
• How to manage the evolving web of stakeholders at different phases of an energy project:
• Green Financing and Energy Projects: the perfect partnership? 

Moderator: George Akelola, Senior Legal Counsel, KenGen, Republic of Kenya

Participants:

• Mohamed Rali Badissy, Assistant Professor of Law, Penn State Dickinson Law, USA
• Thuso Kuali, Energy & Infrastructure, Standard Bank Group, Republic of South Africa
• Ronoh Kibet, Technical Advisor to KenGen’s Managing Director, Republic of Kenya
• Aleem Tharani, Head of Projects, Energy and Infrastructure, Bowmans Kenya
• Karen Breytenbach, Director, Juniper Consulting, Republic of South Africa
• Wangari Muchiri, Director: Africa Wind Power, GWEC

Global Advisory Board Meeting with Sub-Committee Chair & Vice Chairs

Chair: Joseph Nganga, Vice President for Africa, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet

Members:

• Kevit Desai, Principal Secretary the State Department of Vocational & Technical Training, Ministry of Education, Republic of Kenya
• Nadia Ahmed Abdalla, Communication Strategist & Former Deputy Minister of ICT, Innovations & Youth Affairs, Republic of Kenya
• Almas Jiwani, President of Emeritus UN Women Canada NC and CEO of Almas Jiwani Foundation

Educators Sub Committee

• Mohamed Rali Badissy, Assistant Professor of Law, Penn State Dickinson Law
• Wikus Kruger, Director: Power Futures Lab Graduate School of Business, University of Cape, Town, Republic of South Africa
• Geoffrey Ronoh, Founding Director, Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC)

Students Sub-Committee

• Sandra Siwa, Student of Engineering, Kenyatta University
• Daniel Tate, Master’s Student in International Relations, University of Oxford, Rhodes Scholar

Entrepreneurs Sub-Committee

• Habiba Ali, MD & CEO, Sosai Renewable Energies
• Atiku Jafar, Member of the International Board, African Law Society

Early Career Professionals Sub-Committee

• Obbie Banda, Underwriter, Acting RLSF Coordinator, African Trade Insurance Agency
• Zeddy Bariti, Public Relations Communications Specialist, Ministry of East African Community, the ASALs & Regional Development - Kenya The Power Dialogue
• Amine Lamti, Fundraising & Partnerships Manager, EnergyNet
• Noella Molefe, Chief Advisor – Climate Change, Policy and Strategy, Eskom, Republic of South Africa 
• Thuso Kuali, Energy & Infrastructure, Standard Bank Group

Chairperson: Kweku Awotwi, Board Chairman, United Bank for Africa (Ghana) & Co-Founder & Director Cenpower Generation Company, Republic of Ghana

Scene Setting Presentation based on the Renewable Energy Market Analysis – Africa and its Regions Report: Daniel Schroth, Director, Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency, AfDB

Participating Ministers: 

• H.E. Honourable Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary for Energy & Petroleum, Republic of Kenya 
• H.E. Honourable Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change & COP28 President Designate, United Arab Emirates
• H.E. Honourable Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources & Energy, Republic of South Africa 
• H.E. Honourable Dr. Eng Habtamu Iteffa Geleta, Minister of Water & Energy, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
• H.E. Honourable Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade, Acting Minister of Mines & Steel Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria
• H.E. Honourable Bruno Kapandji, Président’s Chargé de Mission, Agency for the Development & Promotion of the Grand Inga Project (ADPI-RDC), Democratic Republic of the Congo
• H.E. Honourable Oswald Séverin Mayounou, Minister of Energy & Hydraulic Resources, Gabonese Republic 
• H.E. Honourable Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy & Mineral Development, Republic of Uganda 
• H.E. Honourable Hadja Safiatou Diallo, Minister of Environment & Sustainable Development, Republic of Guinea
• H.E. Honourable Ibrahim Matola, Minister of Energy, Republic of Malawi
• H.E. Honourable Mawunyo Mila Ami Aziablé, Minister of Mines & Energy, Togolese Republic 
• H.E. Honourable Gervacio Engonga Mba, Minister of Power & Renewable Energy, Republic of Equatorial Guinea
• H.E. Honourable Herbert Krapa, Deputy Minister of Energy, Republic of Ghana
• H.E. Honourable Antonio Oburu Ondo, Minister of Mines & Hydrocarbons, Republic of Equatorial Guinea
• H.E. Honourable Yonis Ali Guedi, Minister of Energy & Natural Resources, Republic of Djibouti 
• H.E. Honourable Abdoulie Jobe, Minister of Petroleum & Energy, Republic of The Gambia 
• H.E. Honourable Adelino Cardoso, Minister of Infrastructure, Natural Resources & Environment, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
• H.E. Honourable Aly Iboura, Minister of Energy, Water & Hydrocarbons, Union of Comoros

Session hosted by: Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)  

• The challenges youth face in the clean energy space
• Establishing clear responsibilities & actions to increase the opportunities for youth in renewable energy
• Demystifying the clean energy sector for early career professionals and those transitioning between opportunities.
• Showcasing examples of trailblazing youth in clean energy

Moderator: Elizabeth Wathuti, Green Climate Fund Youth Champion & Founder Green Generation Initiative

Participants:

• Ciara Marie Remerscheid, Director, Shortlist Futures 
• Cherop Soy, Youth Ambassador, SEforALL 
• Esther Wanza, Founder, Mpito Energy 
• David Arinze, Climate Change Advocate, Global Focal Point, SDG 7 Youth Constituency

• Attitude is everything!
• Taking the initiative.
• Setting yourself up to become tomorrow’s leader.
• Understanding your unique personal qualities and how to use it strategically.

Moderator: Nadia Ahmed Abdalla, Communication Strategist & Former Deputy Minister of ICT, Innovations & Youth Affairs, Republic of Kenya

Participants:

• Obbie Banda, Underwriter, Acting RLSF Coordinator, African Trade Insurance Agency, Republic of Kenya
• Rosemary Oduor, General Manager of Commercial, Kenya Power, Republic of Kenya
• Prudence Lihabi, Deputy Director, Programmes (Clean and Renewable Energy) at Office of the First Lady and Founder of Youth in Sustainable Energy, Republic of Kenya
• Humphrey Mema, Chairman Youth Survival Organisation, Youth4Climate Advisory Committee Member, Tanzania
• Peter Jakobsen, Head of Human Resources, AP Moller Capital

Chairperson: Khilna Dodhia, CEO & Co-Founder, Kenergy Renewables

Participants:

• Honourable Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary for Energy & Petroleum, Republic of Kenya
• Alex Wachira, Principal Secretary, State Department for Energy, Ministry of Energy & Petroleum, Republic of Kenya
• Isaac Kiva, Secretary, Renewable Energy Directorate, State Department for Energy, Ministry of Energy & Petroleum, Republic of Kenya
• John Mativo, MD/CEO, KETRACO, Republic of Kenya
• Joseph Siror, MD & CEO, Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC), Republic of Kenya
• Paul Ngugi, MD & CEO, Geothermal Development Company (GDC), Republic of Kenya
• Abraham Serem, Acting MD & CEO, KenGen, Republic of Kenya
• Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, Director General, Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Republic of Kenya
• Peter Mbugua, MD & CEO, Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC), Republic of Kenya

From welders to software developers, how the learning and development sector is responding to the huge need for practical skills across the energy sector and beyond

Participants:

• Mumbi Ndung’u, Chief Growth & Operations, Power Learn Project, Republic of Kenya
• Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga, CEO, Autorite de Regulation du secteur de l'Electricite (ARE)  and Founder of the STEM DRC Initiative, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Geoffrey Ronoh, Founding Director, Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC), Republic of Kenya
• Scott Cowan, Co-Founder & CEO, Africa Legal
• Wikus Kruger, Director: Power Futures Lab Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa
• Wilson Ofori Sarkodie, Lecturer, Cape Coast Technical University, Ghana

Session Hosted by: Kenya Private Sector Alliance Partner (KEPSA)

• Skills and mentorship
• General youth perspectives on energy, innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Legal hurdles for youth entering the energy and extractives business in Kenya
• Challenges and opportunities for the youth in the E-mobility space.
• Renewable Energy and the role of youth in ensuring its sustainability.

Moderator: Peter Thairu, Lead in Energy and Extractives, KEPSA, Republic of Kenya

Participants:  

• Llyord Mwaniki, Chief Operating Officer, Zuhura Solutions, Republic of Kenya
• Nancy Muriithi, Green Growth and Climate Officer, Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Republic of Kenya
• Louise Mathu, Energy Policy & Regulatory Lead, Gennis Consulting, Republic of Kenya
• Warren Ondanje, Managing Director, Africa E-Mobility Alliance, Republic of Kenya
• Ebenezer Amadi, Programme Manager, Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya, Republic of Kenya

Session Hosted by IFC & Power Africa

• Connecting the need to close the gender gap in STEM training/skills and why this is so important to developing women leaders and to the future of climate change.
• Why should female graduates be interested in a career in a climate-related field such a renewable energy?
• The importance of having more women in the workforce and the co-relation between women’s participation and positive climate change outcomes.

Moderator: Yvonne Okwara, Journalist, Republic of Kenya

Participants:

• Olga Utchavo Madeira, Director, National Renewable Energy Office, Mozambique
• Idesbald Chinamula, General Director, National Agency for Electrification & Energy Services in Rural & Periurban Areas (ANSER), Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Morgan Hillenbrand, Director of Communications, USAID's Engendering Industries program, USA
• Jasper Graf von Hardenberg, CEO, Daystar Power, Nigeria
• Prisca Atieno Ochieng, Operations Manager, Strathmore Energy Research Centre 
• Oluwatosin George,  WREA Mentee, IFC

EnergyNet aef & YES! Opening Remarks: Simon Gosling, MD, EnergyNet

Keynote Welcome Remarks: H.E. Honourable Davis Chirchir, Cabinet Secretary for Energy & Petroleum, Republic of Kenya

• What does it take to succeed and why being an entrepreneur is more than just having good ideas?
• Turning your epiphany in to tangible actions.
• Communicating the story of you and your business - developing a brand that reflects your mission.

Moderator: Olakunle Alao, Research Consultant, Power Futures Lab, University of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa

Participants:

• Habiba Ali, MD & CEO, Sosai Renewable Energies, Republic of Nigeria
• Atiku Jafar, Member, International Board, African Law Students' Association; Head, Energy Practice, Transadvisory Legal, Republic of Nigeria
• Tracy Kimathi, Founder, Baridi, Republic of Kenya
• Faith Aweko, Founder, Reform Africa, Republic of Uganda
• Damilola Hamid Balogun, Founder & CEO, Youth Sustainable Development Network, Republic of Nigeria

Spark of Innovation: Celebrating the Winners of the YES! Youthpreneurs Energy Showdown!

• It is crucial the public and private sector work and develop together from an early
  stage to ensure project success and enhance career success 
• Lessons learnt from past generations

Moderator: Daniel Tate, Rhodes Scholar & Master’s Student in International Relations, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Participants:

• Erik Granskog, Founder & CEO, Milele Energy
• Zeddy Bariti, Public Relations Communications Specialist Public Relations, Republic of Kenya Communications Specialist Ministry of East African Community, the ASALs & Regional Development - Kenya The Power Dialogue, Republic of Kenya
• Noella Molefe, Chief Advisor – Climate Change, Policy & Strategy, Eskom, Republic of South Africa
• George Njenga, CEO, East Africa Infrastructure Platform, Republic of Kenya
• Lisa Witte, Acting Deputy Coordinator, Power Africa, Republic of South Africa

• According to the World Bank, 90% of projects fail to reach financial close because of insufficient business plans – what do investors need to see to trigger more positive decisions?
• A simple but direct breakdown of the necessary points required to be discussed in a business proposal to financiers/investors.

Moderator: Ahmed Mulla, Deputy CEO, Infinity Power

Participants:

• David Muthike, General Manager, Commercial Services, KenGen, Republic of Kenya
• Christopher Kirigua, Director General of the Public Private Partnerships Directorate, The National Treasury, Republic of Kenya
• Olugbenga Olubanjo, Chief Executive Officer, Reeddi, Canada Isaac Ndyamuhaki, Founder & CEO,
• Isaac Ndyamuhaki, Founder & CEO, Asili Kwanza, Republic of Uganda
• Chanda Chibuta, Country Manager, The Challenges Group

• Understanding the needs of businesses seeking to recruit graduates
• Where are the skills shortages in today’s job market?
• What roles will businesses be looking to fill tomorrow?
• How can educators and graduates better prepare for jobs for today and tomorrow?

Moderator: Felicity J. Otieno, HR Officer, Kenya Electricity Generating Company, Republic of Kenya

Participants:

• Shaun Githuku, Director, Gridworks Development Partners, United Kingdom
• Andrew M. Herscowitz, Chief Development Officer, DFC, USA
• Anne Sefu, Chief Human Resources Officer, Globeleq, Republic of Kenya
• Mohamed Jibril Omar, Chief Executive Officer, OFGEN, Republic of Kenya
• Deline Ramiro, Operations & Partnership Lead, Solidarity Initiative for Refugees (SIR)
• Pamela Ibalu, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, USAID

• How do today’s students perceive their future?
• What education, training and support do students need to help reach their potential?
• Why are students excited about how the energy sector is developing?

Moderator: Aatifah Latief, Professional Officer: Communications, Training & Education, City of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa

Participants:

• Sandra Siwa, Student of Engineering, Kenyatta University, Republic of Kenya
• Daniel Tate, Rhodes Scholar & Master’s Student in International Relations, University of Oxford, Republic of South Africa
• Rejoice Ntiriwaa Ossei-Bremang, Student of Mechanical Engineering (Sustainable Energy & Environment), Cape Coast Technical University, Ghana
• Pule Caleb Mundende, Mechanical Engineer & Master of Engineering student, Zesco Limited, Republic of Zambia

• The climate crisis is upon us
• Senior Leaders may be trying, but are they doing enough to help the YES generation with the problem they’re passing on
• Clean energy is already cheaper, faster to deploy, and has benefits for health, biodiversity and jobs.
• What can we do to get the climate and SDG goals on track?

Participants:

• Daniel Kammen, Distinguished Professor of Energy, University of California, Berkeley, Former Science Envoy – US State Department, USA
• Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga, CEO, Autorite de Regulation du secteur de l'Electricite (ARE) & Founder of the STEM DRC Initiative, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Jabri Ibrahim, Africa Special Programmes Lead; Clean Power, Green H2 & Clean Cooking, Climate Champions

• Connecting tomorrows world with today’s world.
• Why should the youth be excited about opportunities coming their way!

Moderator: Paul Hinks, Founder & CEO, Symbion Power Group, USA

Participants:

• William Kamkwamba, Entrepreneur & Co-Founder of the Moving Windmills Project
• Charlene Ruto, Youth Champion and Climate Change Action Champion, Republic of Kenya
• David Muthike, General Manager, Strategy & Innovation, KenGen, Republic of Kenya
• Gathoni Kimani, Senior Associate, Market Strengthening Operations and Compliance, Clean Cooking Alliance, Republic of Kenya
• Khilna Dodhia, CEO & Co-Founder, Kenergy Renewables, Republic of Kenya
• Raul Alfaro-Pelico, Senior Director, RMI Global South Programme, RMI

Session hosted by: Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet:

• An exciting opportunity for young entrepreneurs in the renewable energy sector to showcase their innovative ideas and projects to angel investors
• Emphasizing the importance of affordable and clean energy as well as climate action for sustainable development 
• Aligning with SDG 7 and addressing urgent action needed to combat climate change, as outlined in SDG 13 
• Providing valuable feedback and guidance from the experienced angel investors
• Fostering mentorship relationships to enhance the impact and scalability of project

Moderator: Joseph Nganga, Vice President for Africa, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)

Participants:

• Marina Panekeet, Programme Manager, IKEA Foundation
• Andrew Amadi, CEO, Kenya Renewable Energy Association
• Nicole Issepi, Director of Energy Innovation, Bezos Earth Fund
• Louise Mathu, Energy, Policy and Regulatory Lead, Gennis Consulting

Session Hosted by Clean Cooking Alliance & Student Energy

• Clean cooking is a youth issue; and a cross-cutting solution to today’s climate and development challenges!
• How the lack of access to clean cooking impacts the planet, people, and youth in particular?
• What are youth doing to tackle clean cooking challenges? What support do they need to scale their impact?
• What is CCA doing to foster meaningful and equitable youth engagement in clean cooking?

Moderator: Prudence Lihabi, Deputy Director, Programmes (Clean and Renewable Energy) at Office of the First Lady and Founder of Youth in Sustainable Energy, Republic of Kenya

Participants:

• Michelle Njoroge, Market Strengthening Associate, Clean Cooking Alliance, Republic of Kenya
• Norah Magero, Founder & CEO, Drop Access, Republic of Kenya
• Elisha Caleb, Founder & CEO, AgroTech Plus, Republic of Kenya
• Calvin Shikuku, Co-Founder & CEO Motobrix Limited, Republic of Kenya
• Marina Fenka, Capacity Building Group, SDG 7 Youth Constituency, Republic of Kenya

Session hosted by META

• Learn from small businesses on how they’re using Meta technologies to expand their reach, increase brand awareness, engage with customers, and ultimately achieve business success in today's digital landscape
• Get tips and tools on how you can use these technologies for your energy business

Moderator: Jackson Kinyanjui, Institution Lead, Wylde International.

Participants:

• Mercy Ndegwa, Public Policy Director, East and Horn of Africa, Meta
• Phil Oduor, Public Policy Programs Sub-Saharan Africa, Meta
• Samson Ngure Mugo, MotoZero

• Mathew Waita, Ren Engineering Solutions

• Jane Kimani, Synergetic Energy Partners

• Dissolving visible and invisible obstacles to create an all-inclusive tomorrows world.
• Change doesn’t happen overnight, learn how the YES! digital platform WILL provide continuous learning and employment opportunities BEYOND Nairobi

Moderator: Janet Machuka, Social Media Strategist & Founder, ATC Digital Academy

Participants:

• H.E. Honourable Herbert Krapa, Deputy Minister of Energy, Republic of Ghana
• Mercy Ndegwa, Public Policy Director, East and Horn of Africa, Meta
• Jonathan Hoffman, Chief Development Officer, Globaleq,
• Ahmed Mulla, Deputy CEO, Infinity Power Thabo Molekoa, Siemens Energy Vice President Southern Africa
• Thabo Molekoa, Siemens Energy Vice President Southern Africa
• Grace Waswa, Social Entrepreneur, UN SDGs Advocate
• Lucy Muthuku, CEO, National Youth Caucus Kenya
• Nelson Komba, Coordinator- Learner, Alumni Engagement and Mentorship, Generation Kenya

Scene Setting Remarks from YES! Foundational Partner: Joseph Nganga, Vice President for Africa, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)

Chairperson: Almas Jiwani, President of Emeritus UN Women Canada NC and CEO of Almas Jiwani Foundation

Participants:  

• H.E Honourable Mawunyo Mila Aziablé, Minister Delegate to the President of the Republic of Togo, in charge of Energy & Mines, Republic of Togo
• Kevit Desai, Principal Secretary the State Department of Vocational & Technical Training (TVET) in the Ministry of Education, Republic of Kenya
• Nadia Ahmed Abdalla, Communication Strategist & Former Deputy Minister of ICT, Innovations & Youth Affairs, Republic of Kenya
• Joseph Nganga, Vice President for Africa, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP)
• George Akelola, Senior Legal Counsel, KenGen, Republic of Kenya
• Zeddy Bariti, Communications Specialist, Ministry of East African Community, the ASALs & Regional Development & The Power Dialogue Podcast Host, Republic of Kenya
• Thuso Kuali, Energy & Infrastructure, Standard Bank Group, South Africa
• Noella Molefe, Chief Advisor – Climate Change, Policy and Strategy, Eskom, Republic of South Africa
• Olugbenga Olubanjo, Chief Executive Officer, Reeddi, Canada

Session Hosted by: KenGen’s Y-Gen Youth Empowerment Programme

• A message to your younger self: reviewing the steps taken and sharing journeys.
• Young women in engineering: a highlight of the adventures and challenges from one of our female rig technicians at the centre of KenGen’s geothermal exploits
• From the eyes of a mentor: A senior young Engineer who has mentored a wide range of professionals to deliver in a highly demanding sector.
• The energy sector as a home for diverse professions: bringing on board the scientists, ICT and human resource specialists to share their experience in the dynamic and ever changing energy sector.
• Y-Gen as a possible template for other sector players and entities to encourage the development of youth as a key pillar towards business and sector sustainability.

Moderator: Catherine Leech, Geochemist, KenGen, Republic of Kenya

Participants:

• KenGen’s Y-Gen’ers:
• Judith Mbogo, Communications Specialist, KenGen, Republic of Kenya
• Bob Osoro, Engineer, KenGen, Republic of Kenya
• Nelly Kosgei, Rig Technician, KenGen, Republic of Kenya
• Nenkishon Ntikalai, HR Specialist, KenGen, Republic of Kenya
• Evans Bett, Geothermal Drilling Manager, (Mentor), KenGen, Republic of Kenya
• Hussein Bakabsha, ICT Specialist, KenGen, Republic of Kenya
• Emelda Kogai, Engineer, KenGen, Republic of Kenya
• Amal Ayub Janmohamed, Engineer, KenGen, Republic of Kenya