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March 17, 2018 MSA ST-A No Comments

Nov 16, 2015 11:00 AM GMT

Kenya’s Multilink Energy is to begin work building a 40MW solar power plant in Mai Mahiu after receiving greenlight from the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum to complete development process.

The plant will be located in Mai Mahiu, 50km west of Capital Nairobi using 200 acres of semi-arid land to produce 70GWh of clean energy a year.

Multi-link Group will be responsible for maintenance, and a separate solar asset management company, will oversee the plant’s operation.

Construction will also being carried out in partnership with local partners and electrical contractors.

“This project is the largest solar power plant in East Africa up to now, it is also an important demonstration of our comprehensive solar energy solutions to effectively deliver clean, affordable and reliable solar energy in Kenya,” said Michael, CEO of Multi-link Group.

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December 18, 2017 MSA ST-A No Comments

Multi-link CEO/MD has yet again shone in this year’s World Leadership Congress Awards in Mauritius. This comes in the back-heel of the 2016 Future Leader Award that he won in South Africa at the Utility Week Awards.

The Leadership Awards is all about Achievers, Super Achievers and Future Business Leaders. This glamorous event attracts the best of the best from all over the world. This event also highlight, recognize and reward their ability to steer their businesses through turbulent times, applying the best of business modules to manage and keep their missions afloat.

These awards recognize the achievements made by selected high profile corporate business leaders and honor their great contributions towards the country’s post-recession economic development. All these fine exemplary leaders will be mentioned of their impeccable leadership qualities deeming it fit into nation building.

Multi-link CEO was grateful to the Organizers, selection Committee and all the staff of Multi-link who make it possible.

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May 19, 2016 MSA ST-A No Comments

Multi-link’s CEO Michael Njoroge joined some of the exciting and pioneering power and water professionals, utilities and projects that were winners in this year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards. Michael won the coveted Future Leader Award, being the inaugural winner of the award.

The winners of these prestigious industry awards in 11 different categories were announced at the gala dinner that took place on Wednesday evening, 18 May, during the annual African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa at the CTICC in Cape Town. More than 5000 power and water professionals have so far gathered in Cape Town for the event which ends on Thursday, 19 May.

Mr Kandeh Yumkella, UN Under-Secretary-General and Former Special Representative of the Secretary-General and CEO, Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), won the Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also an inspired keynote speaker on the opening day of African Utility Week on Tuesday.

Multi-link continues to set the pace for Africa’s clean energy revolution.

Other finalist in the category were:
– Chimaobi Daniel NNA, Research Officer 1, Energy Commission of Nigeria
– Jarrad Wright, Principal Researcher/Engineer, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
– Loda Dedekind, Associate: Power Generation, Aurecon, South Africa
– Lungile Mashele, Sector Specialist: Energy, Development Bank of Southern Africa, South Africa
– Siya Xuza, Founder and Managing Director, Galactic Energy Ventures, South Africa
– Werner van Antwerpen, Head: Utilities & Sustainability Growthpoint Properties, South Africa

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February 18, 2016 MSA ST-A No Comments

Mumbai, India, February 18, 2016

Multilink CEO Michael Njoroge has been awarded the prestigious Global CSR Excellence and Leadership Award by the World CSR Congress. The Global CSR Awards are constituted by the World CSR Congress every year on the World CSR Day and are presented to companies who believe in the value of Sustainable CSR; that which is built in the fabric of business – making it a reality.

Multilink has received this award for its continued effort in enriching communities in the areas of environment and education. Multilink has reached thousands of homes and schools with tree planting and clean cookstoves distribution programme.

Multilink has also supported education initiatives leading fundraising for classroom construction, desks acquisition and books for various schools in Kenya.

“We strongly believe that our success is not just measured by our business achievements, but also by how well we serve our community and make a difference to people’s lives,” said Michael. “Multilink sees education as the seed of innovation, and works to create programs that support youth education and job training, using our technology, services and expertise. This recognition is an encouragement for us. We look forward to continuing to implement programs that are highly relevant to what the community needs and values.”

The Global CSR Congress and Awards is a prestigious international awards ceremony in the sphere of corporate social responsibility (CSR). It is organized with the purpose of raising CSR awareness, and honors outstanding individuals and companies from around the world for their contributions to the following: environmental preservation, community transformation and poverty alleviation, women’s rights and welfare, workplace practices and CSR-related product innovation.

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November 16, 2015 MSA ST-A No Comments

Nov 16, 2015 11:00 AM GMT

Kenya’s Multilink Energy is to begin work building a 40MW solar power plant in Mai Mahiu after receiving greenlight from the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum to complete development process.

The plant will be located in Mai Mahiu, 50km west of Capital Nairobi using 200 acres of semi-arid land to produce 70GWh of clean energy a year.

A Saudi based energy company, Alfanar, will provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the solar power plant.

MULTILINK Energy will be responsible for maintenance, and a separate solar asset management company, will oversee the plant’s operation.

Construction will also being carried out in partnership with local partners and electrical contractors.

“This project is the largest solar power plant in East Africa up to now, it is also an important demonstration of our comprehensive solar energy solutions to effectively deliver clean, affordable and reliable solar energy in Kenya,” said Michael, CEO of MULTILINK Energy.

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September 28, 2014 MSA ST-A No Comments

Multi-link Group Socap photo was represented at this year’s SOCAP14 by MD Michael Njoroge.

SOCAP (Social Capital Markets) is dedicated to increasing the flow of capital toward social good. Its unique approach emphasizes cross-sector convening and gathers voices across a broad spectrum to catalyze unexpected connections. From the leading edge to established players, SOCAP brings together global innovators, investors, foundations, governments, institutions, and social entrepreneurs to build the world we want to leave to future generations. This years Theme was “Igniting Change”. SOCAP actively seek out opportunities to accelerate the market at the intersection of money and meaning and, in pursuit of that goal, have convened more than 10,000 people since its founding in 2008. The 2014 flagship event took place September 2nd-5th at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, USA.

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July 21, 2014 MSA ST-A No Comments

Multi-link Group’s MD Michael visited China from May 18^th 2014 during which he visited a number of Chinese stove manufacturing businesses and discussed potential areas of partnership and collaboration. During the visit Michael had an opportunity to address a well-attended GACC International Conference on the issue of South-South China Africa collaboration where he stressed the need for Chinese and African businesses to collaborate on stove design, manufacturing and assembly for mutual benefits and growth. This immensely rewarding trip was facilitated by the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves.

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December 30, 2013 MSA ST-A No Comments

Multi-Link Group through Multilink Foundation has donated Ksh. 5 Million to Amani Children Centre in Uasin Gishu County. The money is meant to improve access and quality of education for needy students through support for scholarships, learning materials and construction of classrooms. The donation was received by the centre’s director Shadrack Kimani in the presence of the overjoyed children.

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November 6, 2013 MSA ST-A No Comments

During the Annual General Meeting of the Clean Cookstoves Association of Kenya (CCAK) held at Panafric Hotel in Nairobi on 31^st October 2013, Multi_Link Group Managing Director, Michael Njoroge, was elected as an official of the CCAK to serve as the National Vice Chairman for a period of 3 years. This is a great opportunity for him to bring the wealth of experience acquired in the last three years to enrich the sector.

CCAK is the Kenyan affiliate of The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves (GACC) which seeks to mobilize high-level national and donor commitments toward the goal of universal adoption of clean cookstoves and fuels. Its ambitious but achievable goal is to foster the adoption of clean cookstoves and fuels in 100 million households by 2020. The Alliance is mobilizing support from a wide range of private, public, and non-profit stakeholders.

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May 21, 2013 MSA ST-A No Comments

The Registrar of Societies has on the 15th of May 2013 registered the Clean Cookstoves Association of Kenya (CCAK). The Director of Multilink, M Njoroge seats in the Secretariat of CCAK.

The Clean Cookstoves Association of Kenya (CCAK) is a national association that strives to build solidarity amongst clean cookstove and fuel stakeholders and create effective partnerships to ensure the use of clean cookstoves and fuels is the norm in Kenyan households and institutions.

The CCAK’s mission is to facilitate the increased innovation in design, testing, production, marketing and use of clean cookstoves and fuel through better government policies, increased public awareness, micro-finance opportunities and capacity building through information sharing, training and campaigning. The CCAK is open to all types of stakeholders operating in the clean cooking and fuel sector including private sector, governmental, non-governmental organisations, academic, research and donors.

The CCAK is a partner of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, a public-private initiative led by the United Nations Foundation to save lives, improve livelihoods, empower women and preserve the environment by creating a thriving global market for clean cooking solutions.

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