Eng. Barnabas Muli
County Business Manager; Nairobi North County
Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven professional with solid foundation in business management. Known for effectively leading teams and driving operational improvements to achieve business objectives. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs. Skilled in strategic planning and project management, with reliable and flexible approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
County Business Manager; Nairobi North County
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
03.2020 - Current
- Operation and maintenance of medium and low voltage distribution network across the county. Improved CAIDI from to
- Managing Commercial cycle for enhanced revenue collections, commercial losses reduction and sales growth. Grown monthly billing from 112GWhrs to 133GWhrs
- Implementing reinforcement projects to make the system robust thus reducing interruptions and transformer failures. Improved SAIFI from to and reduced transformer failure rate from to
- Monitoring and evaluating daily performances to ensure resource optimization and productivity. Improved staff productivity from to
- Creating demand through new connections with key focus on commercial applications
- Enhancing good customer relations through various engagement forums. Improved net promoter score from to
- Anticipated financial impact from operational issues and worked with leadership to develop solutions.
County Business Manager, Nyeri County
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
12.2015 - 02.2020
- Implemented over 270 street lighting projects in all major markets and streets
- Ensured good industrial and customer relations through stakeholder engagement
- Prepared budgets and applied budgetary controls for reduced operational costs
- Initiated and implemented over 150 last mile projects and other strategic projects hence creating demand and increasing electricity access rate from 37% to 73%
- Developed and implemented an elaborate medium voltage and substation maintenance plans leading to reduced interruptions and transformer failures
County Business Manager, Bomet County
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Established Bomet store leading to quick service delivery
- Established Design and Construction function in the County
- Helped in resourcing the county with staffs and equipment
- Initiated biannual Large Power customer engagement forums
- Created four new feeders and over eight feeder interconnectors for system flexibility and supply stability including Bomet town 11kV feeder and KCC feeder
Branch Business Head, Kisii Branch
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed Commercial cycle activities in the branch
- Developed and implemented distribution network maintenance plans
- Led in the recovery of several illegal lines which were the cause of public electrocutions and streamlined new connections process
- Implemented major projects to improve supply quality including Kisii town 11kV feeder and Kilgoris 33kV line
Sectional Head, Emergency Operations, O&M, West Kenya
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Championed preventive maintenance of HV and LV networks
- Pioneered boreshas in maintenance of distribution substations
- Analyzed customer complaints in IMS to identify problematic installations for focused maintenance
- Designed and implemented system reinforcement projects; managed the execution of Bungoma town 11kV feeder ex Sibembe
Departmental Head, Projects Department, Central Rift
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
11.2011 - 09.2013
- Implemented several line construction projects using outsourced labour i.e. contractors including Lanet-Narok 33kV interconnector and Eburu-Morendat 33kV evacuation line
- Created zones and appointed supervisors to manage projects in those zones for improved performance and accountability
- Designed a transparent and effective contractor management system that led to quick turnaround in project execution
Sectional Head, Construction section, D&C Department
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
12.2009 - 10.2011
- Implemented several distribution lines using 15 Kenya Power teams
- Participated in the development of current MV and LV line construction standards
Design Engineer, D&C Department, Central Rift
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
03.2006 - 11.2009
- Designed distribution lines both low and medium voltages up to 33kV lines
Education
MSc - Projects Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Science & Technology
Nairobi01-2013
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nakuru, Nakuru District, Kenya01-2010
BSc - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
University of Nairobi
Nairobi01-2003
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Kyangala High School
Machakos, Machakos District, Kenya01-1996
Skills
Experience in guiding projects from concept to implementation
Advanced interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving abilities in technology environments
Team building and leadership
Affiliations
- Full Member – Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
- Professional Engineer, A4225 - Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
- Corporate Member, M.5325 - Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
Timeline
County Business Manager; Nairobi North County
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
03.2020 - Current
County Business Manager, Nyeri County
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
12.2015 - 02.2020
County Business Manager, Bomet County
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
03.2015 - 11.2015
Branch Business Head, Kisii Branch
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
09.2014 - 02.2015
Sectional Head, Emergency Operations, O&M, West Kenya
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
10.2013 - 09.2014
Departmental Head, Projects Department, Central Rift
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
11.2011 - 09.2013
Sectional Head, Construction section, D&C Department
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
12.2009 - 10.2011
Design Engineer, D&C Department, Central Rift
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc
03.2006 - 11.2009
MSc - Projects Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Science & Technology
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Kenya Institute of Management
BSc - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
University of Nairobi
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Kyangala High School