Dr. Joseph Oketch

Job Title: Director Electricity and Renewable Energy
Company: Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)
Country: Kenya

Academic/Professional Qualifications:
- Bsc Hons. (Electrical Engineering) University of Nairobi (UON), 1992
- Post Graduate Diploma (Project Planning and management) UON, 2008
- MBA (Strategic management) Kenyatta University, 2013
- PhD (Strategic management) Kenyatta University, 2020
Membership of Professional Bodies:
- Registered Consulting Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya
- Fellow Member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya (FIEK)
- Member of Kenya Institute of Management
Work Experience:
- 15 years at Kenya Power and lighting Company Ltd (KPLC), rose through the ranks from trainee engineer to senior engineer.
- 2 years at Rural Electrification Authority as manager in-charge of Distribution Power System Design
- 15 years at EPRA, heading the technical regulation of Electricity and Renewable Energy

March 13, 2025Panel Discussion

Sessions

Session

Skilled Workers in Solar: Training and Education for Sustainable Growth

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 03:30 pm - 05:00 pm

This session explores strategies for developing a skilled workforce in the solar industry through training and education. Panelists will share insights on effective approaches to technical and managerial capacity building, the role of research and innovation, and how industry-driven training programs can address skills gaps. The discussion will highlight practical experiences from institutions engaged in workforce development and knowledge transfer.