A Kenyan, Albert Ouma who works as an energy manager at the Co-operative Bank of Kenya is the winner of the Energy Manager of the Year, Sub-Saharan Africa region. The award is conferred by the Global Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), and is presented to individuals who demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in promoting the practices and principles of energy management. Engineer Ouma was recognised for excelling in his role as Energy Manager at Co-op Bank, in overseeing the implementation of a robust energy management regime that has consistently delivered superior energy performance over the years. The fourth-largest lender in Kenya by asset size formulated and adopted a progressive Energy Management Policy that embraces emerging global concerns including clean energy, energy conservation, and climate change. It has also mainstreamed energy management in all bank operations by appointing Energy Management Champions in every department.

Source: The Star October 12, 2020 00:56 UTC