RES4Africa Foundation, Enel Foundation, and Strathmore University are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the first edition of the East Africa Executive School, marking a significant milestone in their joint mission to localize and expand a regional capacity-building programme across the continent. The initiative, held from September 22nd to 26th at the Strathmore University Energy Research Centre, was organized with the support of the Italian Government’s Mattei Plan for Africa.

The week-long training brought together senior professionals from East Africa’s electricity sector, carefully selected for their leadership roles and regional impact. Participants represented a wide range of institutions, including utilities, regulatory authorities, ministries, private companies, and academic organizations.

The curriculum covered key topics critical to the energy transition, including innovation and emerging renewable technologies; investment in energy infrastructure and grid flexibility; productive uses of energy and e-mobility; digitalization and cybersecurity in the energy transition; and carbon markets and data-driven energy access. The sessions were led by distinguished experts from CESI, IFC, Columbia University, GME, GSE, OffGridSun, and the World Resources Institute, combining academic perspectives with practical case studies and interactive formats.