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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Kennedy Gitari

Kennedy Gitari

Nairobi

Summary

Experienced Solar Energy and Water Pumping Expert specializing in the design, installation, and optimization of solar-powered water pumping systems for agriculture, rural, and commercial applications. Skilled in solar PV, off-grid renewable energy, project management, and sustainability, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and technical training. Passionate about leveraging solar energy solutions to enhance water access and sustainability globally.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Development and Technical Sales

Eenovators Ltd
Nairobi
05.2025 - Current
  • Identified and pursued new business opportunities across residential, commercial, and industrial solar markets, resulting in increased market share and revenue growth.
  • Conducted site assessments and proposed tailored solar PV, battery storage, and water pumping solutions based on client needs and technical feasibility.
  • Managed end-to-end sales cycle including lead generation, proposal development, contract negotiation, and after-sales support.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring repeat business and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with engineering and installation teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of solar technologies, market trends, and government incentives.

Energy and Water Pumps Technical Sales

Output Energy Solutions Ltd
Nairobi
11.2023 - 04.2025
  • Collect and analyze data on energy consumption, production, and costs.
  • Identify trends and patterns in energy usage and costs.
  • To develop general business of pumps and solar products in Kenya and East Africa.
  • Water pump and solar systems sizing, design and installation.
  • Identify and mitigate energy-related operational and commercial risk.

Solar and Water Pumps Sales

Kentania Water and Energy Solutions LTD
Nairobi
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Conducted market research and identified opportunities for solar energy adoption.
  • Sizing and design of borehole and domestic water pumping solutions.
  • Sizing and design of solar systems.
  • Provided technical support to clients on solar and water pumping systems.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships, increasing market reach.

Solar and Water Pumps Sales

Output Energy Solutions Ltd
Nairobi
01.2019 - 07.2021
  • Designed and installed solar water heating, backup systems and heat pumps.
  • Conducted site assessments and system sizing for solar installations.
  • Delivered training on energy efficiency solutions for clients.
  • Assisted in the installation and maintenance of cold room refrigeration systems.

Energy Intern

Government of Kirinyaga
Kutus
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Draft designs, primarily using computer-aided design (CAD).
  • Collect and synthesize all data necessary for drafts and prepare documents.
  • Research related code, building, and zoning requirements.
  • Attend project and on-site meetings and reviews.
  • Review accuracy and ensure the quality of deliverables.
  • Create models out of rough sketches and walks in the field.

Energy Attachee

Ministry of Energy
Nairobi
03.2016 - 07.2016
  • Raising concerns and suggestions for improvement where appropriate.
  • Conducting research and traveling to sites.
  • Observing health and safety regulations at all times.
  • Analyzing data and writing reports according to specifications.

Education

MSc - Physics (Energy)

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
08.2025

BSc - Physics (Energy)

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
12.2016

Skills

  • Solar water pumping
  • PV systems
  • Off-grid renewable energy solutions
  • Project management
  • Feasibility analysis
  • Energy efficiency
  • Sustainability
  • Technical Sales
  • Client Advisory
  • Pvsyst
  • Archicad
  • Energy System Design
  • Python Programming
  • Linux
  • MS Windows Environment

Websites

Certification

  • Certificate of participation, 2019-05-01, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology; Computational and Theoretical Physics workshop
  • Certificate of training completion, 2018-08-01, Operation of Ultra Low Head Micro Hydro Power stations
  • Certificate of Attendance, 2022-08-01, Grundfos: Ground Water Basics training

Accomplishments

  • 2023-07-01, Design, installation, testing and commissioning of a 10kW solar grid tie systems for Mburugu Dairy Cooperative Society, Embu.
  • 2022-06-01, Appointed to the Panel of Experts in Kirinyaga County under ASDSP project on development of a solar powered banana collection and processing center.
  • 2021-12-01, Won a grant under Africa Laser Center South Africa to conduct physics experiment on 3d transition metal nitrides.
  • 2021-03-01, Appointed to the Panel of Experts in Embu County under NARIG project on development of a poultry feed mill and a poultry slaughter house.
  • 2021-01-01, Appointed to the Panel of Experts in Kirinyaga County under NARIG project on development of an avocado pack house.
  • 2019-02-01, Won a grant under Africa Laser Center.
  • 2017-09-01, Trainee under Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) and UNIDO on Operation and maintenance of ultra-low micro-hydro power technology.

Personal Information

  • Title: Solar Energy & Water Pumping Expert
  • Nationality: Kenyan

Timeline

Business Development and Technical Sales

Eenovators Ltd
05.2025 - Current

Energy and Water Pumps Technical Sales

Output Energy Solutions Ltd
11.2023 - 04.2025

Solar and Water Pumps Sales

Kentania Water and Energy Solutions LTD
04.2022 - 10.2023

Solar and Water Pumps Sales

Output Energy Solutions Ltd
01.2019 - 07.2021

Energy Intern

Government of Kirinyaga
08.2016 - 04.2017

Energy Attachee

Ministry of Energy
03.2016 - 07.2016

MSc - Physics (Energy)

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

BSc - Physics (Energy)

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

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