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Oscar M. Chikolia
Agriculture EngineerOscar is an experienced Agriculture Engineer specializing in farm machinery, irrigation, and storage structures. He prepares technical specifications and tender documents, identifies suitable equipment for farmers, and conducts evaluations and inspections. He trains farmers in efficient machinery use and water management, and promotes innovative agricultural technologies at exhibitions. Oscar also engages the private sector to collaborate with farmers, enhancing agricultural productivity and climate resilience.
MUSSA IBRAHIM
Chief Operations Officer at AG EnergiesMussa Ibrahim is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of AG Energies, a position he has held for seven years. With degrees in IT Engineering and Business Management, Mussa has driven AG Energies' annual growth rate of 100%, establishing it as a leading renewable energy and e-mobility firm in Tanzania. He spearheaded the development of the country's first battery swapping solution, enhancing the efficiency of electric vehicle usage. Mussa's expertise in strategic leadership, renewable energy, and business development has significantly influenced Tanzania's sustainable energy landscape.
Dr. Mwaka Ismail Juma
Lecturer, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Dar es Salaam Institute of TechnologyDr. Mwaka Ismail Juma is a Lecturer, Head of the Department of
Electrical Engineering at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology and
also council member of women chapter 2023. She holds a Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dar
es Salaam, a Master Degree of Electrical Engineering from Chongqing
University- China in 2011, Bachelor Degree of Electrical Engineering at
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology in 2008. Full Technical
Certificate of Electrical Engineering – Karume Institute of Science and
Technology 1997. Dr. Mwaka has over 20 years of experience in
academia. She served as an Assistant Department Postgraduate
Research Coordinator of Master of Engineering in sustainable energy
engineering course in Electrical Department (DIT) to October 2022. Her
research interests are in Control of microgrid of hybrid renewable
energy power generation. She has presented his work at international
conferences, and his articles appear in peer reviewed international
journals and conference proceedings. Furthermore, Dr Mwaka
attended training including renewable energy system and energy
efficiency as CERTIFIED ENERGY MANAGER
Godfrey Seleman Kadaso
Portfolio Officer at Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)Godfrey Seleman Kadaso has over 9 years of experience in grant, investment, and finance management. He has previously held roles at Hand in Hand Eastern Africa, Dodore Kenya Ltd, IESC/USAID, and Aga Khan Foundation EA, among others.
Eng. Atupele Kilindu
Researcher and Consultant at Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization (TIRDO)Eng. Atupele Kilindu is a researcher and consultant from Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization (TIRDO). He has interdisciplinary background and experience of more than eight (8) years in an Energy sector mainly in Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy technologies. Atupele has conducted several energy audits in industries, buildings, utilities and assisting companies to improve their businesses through adopting energy management practices and consequently improving their energy performance. As a researcher he has worked on various studies on promotion of clean energy technologies in Tanzania. He is a part time lecturer at University of Dodoma sharing industry experience in Energy Efficiency field. He is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Auditor (CEA) by International Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). He is a member of various technical committees involving development of energy sector in Tanzania, a member of Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA), Master Member of European Energy Center and member of International Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). He has studied MSc. In Oil and Gas Engineering from University of Aberdeen and BSc. In Telecommunication Engineering from University of Dar es Salaam
Mercy Nenelwa Kitomari
Policy and Government Lead at GrowTrī Tanzania and Founder of Nelwa's Ice CreamMercy Nenelwa Kitomari, Policy and Government Lead at GrowTrī Tanzania and Founder of
Nelwa's Ice Cream in Tanzania, believes e-mobility is the future of transportation in Africa. With
over 10 years of experience in entrepreneurship in the ice cream industry,
her company specializes in crafting and distributing Nelwa'sGelato, an award-winning homemade
ice cream.
Currently, Mercy holds a key policy lead role at TRi, an electric vehicle company. She is passionate
about empowering others and recently completed Harvard Business
School's online course on Power and Influence for Positive Impact. Mercy works closely with
various Tanzanian Ministries and regulators and serves as an assistant and
facilitator for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), training 400 women across 11
regions in Tanzania, an initiative supported by the U.S. White House through the local embassy.
At TRi, Mercy registered the first TRi electric bajaji on the TRA system with the fuel type showing
Electricity. She fought together with a strong team to qualify for the 0% import duty and has been
actively engaging with other stakeholders to advance the industry, making strides as one of the
few women in the eMobility sector. The company has successfully reached 100 vehicles on the
ground.
Malogo Kongola
Agricultural EngineerMalogo Kongola (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.) is an Agricultural Engineer with over 25
years of international experience in natural resources management.
For nearly 15 years, Dr. Kongola has worked around geospatial and remote
sensing analysis of natural resources. He is well-versed in quantitative analytical
research, particularly with ESRI ArcGIS Suite, ERDAS, ENVI and QGIS – with
advanced expertise in satellite imaging processing, land cover mapping, timeseries analysis, and land use and land cover change analysis.
Dr Kongola has extensively researched and published on planning and managing land-use inventories
including soil surveys, soil and water conservation, the application of advanced satellite remote
sensing (Landsat MSS, TM & ETM+, NOAA-AVHRR, and SPOT) techniques in gold exploration, tectonic
analysis, and wetlands studies
Eng. Victor Stephen Labaa
Electricity Generation and Markets Manager at Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)Eng. Victor Stephen Labaa is a seasoned professional engineer with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector. Currently, he serves as the Electricity Generation and Markets Manager at the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) in Tanzania, where he ensures compliance with technical, economic, and environmental standards in electricity generation and market activities.
Victor's career has included roles such as Senior Engineer for Electricity Markets and Renewable Energy at EWURA, Project Coordinator for the Tanzania Energy Development and Access Expansion Project (TEDAP), and various positions in renewable energy and biofuels development at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. His early career involved laboratory supervision and process engineering in gold and silver analysis.
He holds a BSc in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Dar es Salaam and an MSc in Energy and Environment from the University of Leeds, UK. Victor is skilled in project management, renewable energy technologies, and regulatory compliance, with extensive professional training in these areas.
Fluent in English and Swahili, Victor is committed to advancing Tanzania’s energy sector through innovative solutions and regulatory excellence.
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Eng. Samwel Lucas Kessy
Manager of Research at TANESCOEng. Samwel Lucas Kessy is a Professional engineer with over 15 years of experience in the Energy sector. Currently, he serves as the Manager for Research at the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) in Tanzania, where he plays role in research which leads to development of ways on improving business process through improvement technologies and best practices in consideration of changing technology environment to ensure acceptability of business efficiency.
Eng. Samwel’s career has included roles such as Principal Researcher at TANESCO, whereby he full participated in Development of strategies and implementation plans relating to new and renewable energy development in Tanzania as well as carrying out Renewable Energy assessment.
He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and an MSc in Engineering Management in Industrial and Information Technology from the University of Dar es Salaam. Eng. Samwel’s is skilled in Renewable energy technologies, Hybrid Systems, Demand Side Management and Energy Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence and Project management, with extensive professional training in these areas. Eng. Samwel is an active member within Renewable Energy Association (TAREA), Member of South African Power Pool (SAPP) Integrated Demand Side Management and Energy Efficiency Working Group, Member of Eastern Africa Community (EAC) Renewable Energy working group and he is registered by Professional Engineer registered by Tanzania Engineering Registration Board (ERB). Fluent in English and Swahili, Victor is committed to advancing Tanzania’s energy sector through innovative solutions and regulatory excellence.
Kenneth M. Lusesa
Senior Agency Fund Solicitation and Administration at TIB Development BankKenneth M. Lusesa is a Senior, Agency Fund Solicitation and Administration working with TIB Development Bank Limited specialized in project management, renewable energy, clean cooking, and resource mobilization. Kenneth is a seasonal banker by professional with 13 years of working experience in the banking industry.
Kenneth has played a big role as a change agent in supporting the renewable energy sector on financing mechanism through different platforms under Rural Energy Agency (REA), World Bank and SNV Netherland Development Organization. His major responsibility is program administration on behalf of the government and development partners. He is working with REA, World Bank, National Water Fund and UNIDO, he has also successfully built scalable pipelines under renewable energy projects and water projects for financing support. The higher level of education he has is a Master of Science in Finance and Investment from Coventry University.
He is administering funds in the renewable energy sector under Rural Energy Agency (REA) through the TREEP credit line program. He can be reached through email address kenneth.lusesa@tib.co.tz and cellphone +255 714 109696.
THERESIA TEDDY MCHA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of AMSHAAMSHA FOUNDATIONTheresia Teddy Mcha is the Co-founder and Executive Director of the Amshaamsha Foundation which aims to support women and youth in combating the effects of climate change in marginalized communities in Africa. She has a strong background in Agribusiness and private sector development for rural development.
She also co-founded Fraxen Consult Limited, a company that coordinates the Tanzania Distributed Energy Ecosystem Model (DREEM) project promoting clean energy access to rural communities.
Teddy worked for 10 years for the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands as a Senior Agricultural Advisor. She has also worked with Wageningen University & Research in promoting the potato industry through the Centre for Development of the Potato Industry in Tanzania playing a strategic & Management role.
Teddy serves communities by promoting innovative technologies in developing economies, through renewable energy as an enabler. In the past 13 years, she worked with different communities; national and international development initiatives in East Africa.
It is her striving ambition to see affordable and reliable energy access to rural communities realized and marginalized communities empowered with competencies in combating the effects of climate change.
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Prosper Magali
Chairperson at TAREAProsper Magali has been actively engaged in the renewable energy sector in Tanzania for over 20 years
now. He is one of the founders and Directors of Ensol Tanzania Limited (www.ensol.co.tz) an
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company in renewable energy space in Tanzania and
East Africa. He has been involved in development of small and medium scale renewable energy projects,
including minigrids and hybrid systems for rural electrification and industrial growth.
Prosper has served as a board member for Alliance for Rural Electrification, ARE (www.ruralelec.org),
an international business association based in Brussels, Belgium for 4 years from 2018 to 2022; an
opportunity that made him get actively involved in policy advocacy and sector development for
decentralized renewable energy and rural electrification in all over Africa.
He has also authored a book, titles “Anza, Kua na Stawi katika Biashara na Miradi” literally translated as
“Begin, Grow and Prosper in Doing Business” that equip entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge to
navigate into the entrepreneurship journey.
Prosper now heads Tanzania Renewable Energy Association, TAREA (www.tarea-tz.org) as Chairperson
Saada Mandari
Solar Sales Engineer at Davis & Shirtliff (T) LtdSaada Mandari is an accomplished professional with a Master's degree in Energy Policy from the Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (PAUWES) and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Management from Ardhi University. Currently excelling as a Solar Sales Engineer at Davis & Shirtliff (T) Ltd, she is responsible for spearheading the design and management of cutting-edge water and energy solutions, including hybrid solar power, solar pumping, irrigation, and water treatment systems.
Her expertise lies in project management, technical design, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the seamless execution of sustainable energy initiatives. Saada has a proven track record in renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, and environmental conservation practices, with a strong focus on embracing technology transformation.
Proficient in data analysis and project evaluation through software like Excel, SPSS, and PowerPoint, she also possesses extensive knowledge in Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and has successfully conducted training and development programs for colleagues and community members.
As an active member of Tanzania Women in Energy and the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association, Saada is unwavering in her dedication to promoting sustainable energy practices and policies.
Mawazo John Masuka
Instructor at Dar es salaam Institute of TechnologyMawazo John Masuka is an academician with a Bachelor of
Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and eight years
of experience in the field. Currently serving as an Instructor at Dar es
salaam Institute of Technology, Mawazo is Professional Engineer
and a certified Energy Auditor by the Association of Energy
Engineers. He is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students,
developing innovative curriculum, and conducting impactful research
and consultancy in energy efficiency and electrical systems. Mawazo
is committed to advancing sustainable energy practices and fostering
the next generation of engineers through excellence in education and
professional development
Seth Mathemu
Senior Manager, Marketing at Sun KingSeth is a creative marketing professional with more than 10 years of practical marketing, sales, and communication experience in the renewable energy sector.
He has been driving and coordinating marketing, sales and communication initiatives and has been instrumental in driving product uptake and revenue growth in the renewable energy space.
He is passionate about clean energy and excited to see more households and businesses take up clean, life changing energy solutions across our markets.
Seth holds a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship from East and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) and has been an active player participating in TAREA’s stakeholder engagements and contributing to diverse agenda that has been instrumental in shaping an enabling environment for the access to clean and affordable energy solutions across Tanzania.
Rehema Mbalamwezi
Country Director of UpEnergy group TanzaniaRehema Mbalamwezi, Country Director for UpEnergy group Tanzania. Has a background in structural engineering from the University of Dar es salaam and is an alumni of Texas A&M executive leadership training. She started her career in the Upstream Oil and Gas industry, engineering and managing projects for over 7 years in various exploration projects in East and West Africa. She later worked in the consumer goods industry, leading various energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. She currently leads the impact business Up Energy in Tanzania, a woman managed business with a mission to improve lives of low-income families most especially women and fight climate change through increasing accessibility to clean and efficient cooking and quality water technologies with an impact of over 180,000+ households to date.
Sayuni Mbwilo
National Energy Efficiency Expert at UNDPSayuni Mbwilo is a National Energy Efficiency Expert at UNDP. She is a PhD in Energy Engineering candidate at the University of Dar es salaam, College of Engineering and Technology (CoET). Holds MSc. in Renewable Energy Engineering and MA in Applied Economics from the University of Dar es salaam. A Certified Energy Auditor (CEA®AEE) and Registered Engineer (PEng 5013-ERB) with over 10 years of experience in Nature, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Climate change, waste Management, Emission estimation and Energy project financing. She worked in different countries and across Tanzania with numerous International and Government organizations including the UNDP, World Bank (WB), Tanzania Bureau of Standards, Rural Energy Agency (REA) and TIB Development Bank. Sayuni began her career as an Energy Engineer making her mark as an Energy Program expert implementing and managing Renewable Energy, Energy and Climate Change Modelling, Emission Estimation, Clean Cooking, Energy Efficiency, Waste management and low-carbon projects.
The energy resource expertise lies in Solar energy, Hydrogen, Geothermal, hydropower, Bioenergy and wind energy, Strong experience in GHG emission analysis, management of energy efficiency, and energy storage programmes. Hands-on experience in the management of gender-responsive energy programs. Extensive experience in preparation of the Energy Policy, Energy Strategies, and action plans. Experience in the design of clean energy technologies and access programs for transition, carbon funding, project appraisal, and off-grid and on-grid programs.
Albina Minja
Operational Manager at SESCOMShe holds an MSc. Renewable Energy Engineering
from the University of Dar es Salaam. She has worked
with various organizations in various roles, including
in renewable and sustainable technologies and
associated businesses for more than 10 years. She is
currently the Operational Manager of SESCOM.
Mr. Gerald T. Mvara
Agriculture and Environmental Specialist at Ministry of AgricultureMr. Gerald T. Mvara is a qualified specialist with Bachelor Degree of EnvironmentalPlanning and Management with approximately 7 years of extensive experience in implementing and managing communities in Environmental conservation / Natural resources management basically in soil and water conservation, Sustainable Agriculture, Agrochemical use and management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Waste management and community- driven co-project development management.
Working under the Ministry of Agriculture. He is also a part of Nation Technical Committee person in a project of SL which is implemented under VPO.
Sylvester Jasson Mwambije
CEO of ENVOTEC SERVICES LIMITEDFounder and CEO for ENVOTEC SERVICES LIMITED I started business since 1986 to date dealing with designing, Fabrication, Marketing and selling various types of Improved cook stoves for Household, Restaurants and Large Institutions Fueled by Firewood, Charcoal, Briquettes, Pellets, Gas and Electric.
PATRICE NADE TSAKHARA
Pincipal Engineer Commercial Services at TANESCOPATRICE NADE TSAKHARA, is an experienced Professional Engineer with over fifteen years of working with the Tanzania Electric Company Limited (TANESCO), now in the position of Principal Engineer Commercial Services.
He is a graduate Mechanical Engineer from the University of Dar es Salaam in 1996. While working with TANESCO, his area of specialization was in the planning and management of commercial contracts related to power purchase from Independent Power Producers (IPP), power supply to the industrial customers including the mining companies and the management of natural gas contracts for power generation. Also, he has been involved in the negotiation of contracts for power import and export with the neighbouring countries.
Jacqueline Ngulla
Operations Manager at UpEnergy Group – TanzaniaJacqueline Ngulla presently serves as the Operations Manager at UpEnergy Group – Tanzania. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of Dar Es Salaam. Initially, she began her professional journey in the banking industry, for 4 years and later worked in Marketing roles for FMCGs.
She transitioned to a role as a Project Manager at UpEnergy Group - Tanzania, where she led a team in conducting studies focused on understanding the adoption of Electric cooking in households using charcoal/firewood as their primary cooking fuel. Her aim is to reduce reliance on traditional fuels and promote safer, carbon emission-free electric cooking. She was able to study the behaviour of traditional households during the transition to modern cooking devices and address barriers for their uptake/adoption.
She currently oversees various projects aimed at promoting cleaner technologies and reducing emissions and works with field teams in the capacity of operations manager. Her responsibilities include monitoring project implementation and ensuring they effectively reach and impact communities that heavily rely on traditional charcoal/firewood cook stoves.
DOUGLAS RONOH
GIS Associate at Energy Access ExplorerDouglas Ronoh is a GIS Associate, in the Energy Access Explorer program based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is working on advancing WRI’s integrated geospatial energy planning work in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, and the enhancement of Energy Access Explorer, an online, open, collaborative platform of actionable data to facilitate access to energy in unserved and underserved areas.
Before joining WRI, Douglas worked as a Platform Configuration Engineer at Esri Eastern Africa where he provided support to clients through configuring and deploying GIS solutions, end-user training and technical support. Prior to that he worked for Powerhive East Africa, a solar energy technology venture, as a GIS Data Acquisition Agent where he identified and mapped out potential areas for solar micro-grid construction and design of the distribution and service network for solar energy to the households.
Douglas has a BSc in Geospatial Engineering from the University of Nairobi.
FRANCIS RWEBOGORA
CEO of FRAXEN CONSULT LTDFrancis Rwebogora is a Climate Change activist and a Renewable energy expert. He is a co-founder, and CEO of Fraxen Consult Ltd which is an agribusiness, renewable energy and forestry consulting firm based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
He is also a Technical Advisor for the Amshaamsha Foundation (NGO) which was developed to support Youth and women involved in creating innovative climate Change solutions. For over a decade, Francis has been active in promoting the growth of the renewable energy and agriculture sectors in Tanzania.
Francis has been involved in several Agriculture, Renewable Energy and Rural development projects in the region, including the promotion of Solar Energy for productive use.
He continues to offer consulting services to Agro SMEs, developmental projects, and investors who wish to invest in Renewable Energy and Agribusiness in Tanzania and the region in general.
Gladys Dickson Siwa
AdvocateGladys Dickson Siwa is a passionate advocate for sustainable energy solutions currently pursuing a Master in Engineering in Sustainable Energy Engineering. Her background in Industrial Engineering Management, earned through a Bachelor of Science degree, has equipped her with the skills to optimize complex systems and processes within an organization to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. This interdisciplinary field combines principles of engineering, management, and systems thinking to address a wide range of operational challenges.
This combination of technical expertise experience fuels her desire to contribute to the transition towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. Gladys has participated in Energy Modelling Platform for Africa 2024 aimed at enhancing the capacity of stakeholders to understand, analyze, and improve energy systems in the country. She is dedicated to advancing technologies that promote environmental stewardship and energy efficiency.She is a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a collaborative spirit. In addition to that, she is eager to leverage her education and skills to contribute to innovative solutions in the field of renewable energy.