President Uhuru Kenyatta has on Wednesday July 6, 2022 signed into law the Sustainable Water Management Bill. The new Sustainable Waste Management Act establishes a robust legal and institutional framework for sustainable management of waste to ensure the realisation of the constitutional requirement on the right to a clean and healthy environment.
It provides mechanisms for policy, coordination and oversight of waste management, and promotion of a circular economy for green growth by, among other provisions, establishing the Waste Management Council whose mandate includes overseeing implementation of the national sustainable waste management strategy.
Multi-link is proud to have been involved in the formulation and stakeholder engagement of this progressive legislation.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was on July 7 2022 inaugurated as the Global Champion for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), an initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) which aims to raise 25 billion US dollars for investment in Africa’s climate adaptation initiatives.
The President was, at the event held at the University of Nairobi’s Taifa Hall in Nairobi City County, also feted by GCA for his leading role in advocacy and resource mobilization for climate change adaptation in Africa and globally.
The recognition was given to the Head of State by GCA CEO Patrick van Verkooijen who commended President Kenyatta for his sterling efforts in tackling the climate change challenge.
In his acceptance speech, President Kenyatta noted that most of the socio-economic challenges facing Africa are attributable to climate change and pledged his full commitment to advancing the continent’s adaptation agenda.
Multi-link received Special Accreditation for the preparatory process for the Global Compact for Migration
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, is the first intergovernmental agreement, prepared under the auspices of the United Nations, to cover all dimensions of international migration in a holistic and comprehensive manner.
Multi-link participated in the entire preparatory process after receiving special Accreditation from the Office of the President of the General Assembly.
Multi-link was represented in the preparatory process by its Managing Director Michael Njoroge who thanked the Office of the President of the General Assembly of United Nations, IOM and European Union for facilitating his participation for the year-long process.
“The entire process has been challenging and deeply rewarding. I have made valuable professional connections throughout the process. The nexus between migration and climate events is important and needs attention as climate induced extreme events are on the rise, and with it increased migration.” Michael Njoroge – MD
- 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.
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.
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
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.
- 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.
Multi-link Group has been selected as one of the firms from around the globe that will benefit from the 2015 GSBI Accelerator programme.
The GSBI Accelerator highlights investment readiness as a central theme. It partners with the Impact Capital program, which provides thought leadership in coordinating appropriate capital and financial innovation. Together, these programs address disconnects in investment readiness in the social enterprise ecosystem, as articulated by impact investors and social entrepreneurs alike. Impact investors helped architect the 2013 GSBI Accelerator.
The GSBI Accelerator helps social entrepreneurs understand and fill gaps in their organizations that prevent them from achieving scale and helps them identify and find appropriate capital to rapidly increase their impact. Embracing impact investors as a constituency in capacity development helps social entrepreneurs demystify the fundraising challenge by conveying what investors seek; it also highlights the work of social enterprises to appropriate financial capital sources.
The GSBI Accelerator addresses several key needs as social enterprises prepare to scale:
Business model evaluation and refinement
Financing plan for scaling and preparation for diligence
Operational excellence at scale
Organizational development and talent management
Marketing strategy and execution
Mentoring is at the core of the GSBI Accelerator program. Each social entrepreneur selected as a part of a cohort is paired with two Silicon Valley executive mentors and one Local Mentor.