Keziah Khalinditsa

Bio

Keziah is a passionate advocate for sustainable energy solutions with expertise in Renewable Energy, Climate Change, and Climate Finance. With nearly a decade of experience, she navigates regulatory frameworks and overcomes infrastructural barriers in Africa's energy landscape. Known for resilience and innovative leadership, she collaborates to drive impactful change, aiming to build a brighter, greener future through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.

• Business Development Manager

  PowerGen Renewable Energy Ltd - Full-time From October 2021 to December 2023

  I led Project Financing, overseeing planning, staffing, and outreach for C&I initiatives. I mentored team members and spearheaded regional dialogues to support renewable energy investments. Additionally, I originated projects across C&I Business Units, conducted feasibility analysis, and leveraged resources to facilitate project-finance partnerships. I contributed to reports and maintained relationships with stakeholders, achieving impactful initiatives like Rural Health Care electrification.

• Regional Sales Associate

  ecoligo GmbH - Full-time From December 2019 to September 2021

  In my role, I led feasibility and bankability analysis for ecoligo projects. I developed energy pilots and managed C&I clients in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, expanding the project pipeline. I engaged stakeholders for capacity development and market expansion in Rwanda, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, etc. I orchestrated contract signings, represented ecoligo at industry events, and oversaw technical operations and project implementation, ensuring quality outputs and strategic collaborations.

• Sales Engineer

  Davis and Shirtliff Ltd - Full-time From October 2016 to November 2019

  I engaged private sector like Standard Chartered Bank Kenya to provide PAYGO options, expanding finance opportunities for water supply investments. I mapped major private sector water users and developed plans for technical assistance to agriculture-related businesses, improving efficiency and fee collection by 50%. I collaborated with NGOs to maximize water sources for productive uses in ASAL areas, conducted assessments, and oversaw field projects ensuring compliance and safety standards.

• Master's in Agricultural Engineering

  University of Botswana From August 2014 to August 2017
• BSc in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

  Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology From May 2009 to December 2013

• English
• French
• Swahili

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