George Malika Masaba
Burlington,Canada
Summary
George is a senior energy specialist with over 20 years of experience working across Africa. He specializes in energy efficient water supply and waste water solutions for utilities, water payment infrastructure, non-revenue water reduction solutions, PPP modeling and managing multi-stakeholder projects and programmes in energy and water. Prior to working as an independent consult, he worked with private sector companies dealing in water and energy technologies. He is passionate about designing and implementing investment projects, and public sector reforms. Seasoned Energy Specialist with significant understanding of energy conservation strategies and renewable energy systems. Proven track record in identifying opportunities for energy savings, designing efficiency programs, and implementing sustainable solutions. Strengths include analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and environmental awareness. Previous roles have resulted in improved energy efficiency, reduced costs and successful project management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Consultant – Water and Pumping solutions
Kili Partners
12.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Business Advisory and project development firm that assists clients to access growth opportunities and markets across Africa
- Website: www.kilipartners.com
- As the lead consultant for Water, I developed proposals, negotiated and conducted the following consultancy assignments:
- A market entry strategy for 'Development of East Africa Market for Ebara Pumps company'
- Period - 6 months; Project value - EUR 55,000
- Market entry strategy for 'Water Solutions for the Base of the Pyramid in East Africa' for Ebara Pump Company
- Project Period - 6 months; Project value - USD 35,500
- A market entry and development strategy for Metal Stampi Italy
- Project Period - 3 months; Project value - USD 32,000
- Business Advisory and project development firm that assists clients to access growth opportunities and markets across Africa
- Website: www.kilipartners.com
Lead Water and Energy Consultant
Atheneum
12.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: A platform that provides on-demand access to global intelligence from experts in various topics and industries
- It offers products such as reports, dashboards, and insight on subject matters
- Website: www.Atheneum.ai
- Lead consultant providing on demand advisory support for the following water and energy subject matters:
- Green/sustainable Manufacturing Activities in Africa and recommendations for market entry
- Profiles of suppliers for non-revenue water reduction technologies for Utilities in Africa
- Constraints in sourcing and execution of solar EPC contracts and recommended strategies to ensure profitability
- A platform that provides on-demand access to global intelligence from experts in various topics and industries
- It offers products such as reports, dashboards, and insight on subject matters
- Website: www.Atheneum.ai
Business Development Independent Consultant
Sterling and Wilson
12.2016 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Business Development Independent Consultant
- Website: www.sterlingandwilson.com
- Developed a US$100m project business within 5 years in Eastern and Central Africa
- Led the design, negotiations and implementation of the following Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts:
- 40MW Solar Plant in Kafue Zambia for Neon and Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation, ZESCO and funded by IFC/World Bank (US$42m)
- 52MW Solar Plant in Malindi Kenya for Globeleq and Kenya Power and Lightening Company Ltd (KPLC) Funded by CDC and IFC (US$45m)
- 220kv Rusumo – Nyakanazi Transmission Line in Tanzania by the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) Funded by AFDB (US$ 17m)
- 220kv Rusumo – Bugesera – Shango Transmission Line in Rwanda by the Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) Funded by AFDB (US$ 15m)
- Business Development Independent Consultant
- Website: www.sterlingandwilson.com
Regional Sales Engineer
Aggreko International Power Projects
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: Website: www.aggreko.com
- Developed a US$10m Lease / rental business in 2 years
- Part of the development team for Hybrid (Solar and Thermal), designed a compact 1MW hybrid solution to be deployed in Africa
- Designed, developed and negotiated a 30MW thermal plant in Muhoroni, the largest thermal power plant in Kenya for KENGEN
- Designed, developed and renegotiated a 10MW thermal plant in Gikondo, the largest thermal power plant in Rwanda for Rwanda Energy Group (REG)
- Designed and negotiated 3 MW Thermal for Kenya Power and Lightening (KPLC) in Garissa
- Website: www.aggreko.com
Business Manager, Base of Pyramid
Grundfos Kenya Ltd
07.2011 - 10.2014
- Company Overview: Website: www.grundfos.com
- Designed, developed PPPs on behalf of Grundfos for the following projects:
- Drilling and or retrofitting of 100 Hand Pumps, with Solar Driven Pumps in Kenya by World Vision International, US$ 4m
- World Vision was the Community Mobiliser and Government of Kenya as the Asset owner
- Retrofitting of 20 Hand Pumps, with Solar Driven Pumps in Isiolo Kenya, funded by Danish Red Cross, US$ 400,000
- Kenya Red Cross was the Community Mobiliser and Government of Kenya, Northen Water Works as asset owner
- Retrofitting of 25 Hand Pumps, with Solar Driven Pumps in Kenya, funded by Poul Due Jensen Foundation, US$ 520,000
- Water Missions International was the Community Mobiliser and Government of Kenya, Northen Water Works as asset owner
- Piloting of 4 Sustainable Water distribution networks to Reduce Non-Revenue Water in selected Districts in Uganda, funded by DANIDA, US$ 250,000
- Water Missions International as the Community Mobiliser and Government of Uganda as asset owner
- Implementation of Sustainable Water Supply System to reduce Non-Revenue Water in Selected Water and Sewerage Providers (WSPs) in Kenya, US$ 2m
- The project was implemented by Tana Water and Development Works, Rift Valley Development Water Works , Tana Athi Water Development Works, Athi Water Development Works, Northern Water Development Works, Lake Victoria North Development Water Works, Lake Victoria South Water Development Works, for a Matching Fund from Danish Government
- Conducted a feasibility study In Kisumu water and Sewerage company for Reduction of non-revenue water and made recommendation to the Lake Victoria South Water Works, USD 25,000
- Website: www.grundfos.com
Export Manager
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
12.2010 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: Website: www.davisandshirtliff.com
- Website: www.davisandshirtliff.com
Country Manager Sudan
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
12.2008 - 11.2010
- Company Overview: Website: www.davisandshirtliff.com
- Website: www.davisandshirtliff.com
Borehole Service Manager
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
12.2007 - 11.2008
- Company Overview: Website: www.davisandshirtliff.com
- Website: www.davisandshirtliff.com
Grundfos Products Coordinator
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
12.2006 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: Website: www.davisandshirtliff.com
- Website: www.davisandshirtliff.com
Sales Engineer
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
04.2005 - 11.2006
- Company Overview: Website: www.davisandshirtliff.com
- Website: www.davisandshirtliff.com
Education
PhD - Business
Kenyatta University
Nairobi02.2025
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management Option
University of Nairobi
Nairobi12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nairobi
Nairobi01.2004
Skills
- Waste Water Management
- Water Supply Management
- Resource Management
- Ground Water Abstraction
- Pumping
- Energy Efficiency
- Renewable Energy
- Clean Energy Transition
- Private Public Partnerships
- Project Development
- Design Finance
- Project Management
- Business Delivery
- Portfolio Management
Affiliations
- Technical Committee Member, Bulk Water Supply - Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
- Technical Committee Member, Renewable Energy - Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
- Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer - Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
- Corporate Member - Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
- Founder, Association of Energy Professional Eastern Africa (AEPEA)
- Member, Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
- Member, Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK)
- Member – Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Technical Committee, E-Mobility - Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
- Water Sector Working group – Ministry of Water
- Member – American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Associate – Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OAPE)
- Member, Rotary Club of Burlington
- Council Member, Ascension Elementary Catholic School
Certification
- Advance Water Supply, Pumps and Application, Grundfos Academy South Africa, 06/06
- Renewable and Energy Efficiency in Pumps, Poul Due Jensen Academy Denmark
- Certified Solar Photovoltaic Technician License T3, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), 17/00.
References
Referees available on request.
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- French, Elementary
- Kiswahili, Full Professional
- Luhya, Full Professional
Speaker Platform
- Africa Energy Forum, Portugal, 2022
- Africa – India Conclave for Project, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- World Energy Day Kenya, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Unlocking Green Growth, Danish Embassy Nairobi, 2014
Timeline
Lead Consultant – Water and Pumping solutions
Kili Partners
12.2020 - Current
Lead Water and Energy Consultant
Atheneum
12.2020 - Current
Business Development Independent Consultant
Sterling and Wilson
12.2016 - 04.2023
Regional Sales Engineer
Aggreko International Power Projects
11.2014 - 11.2016
Business Manager, Base of Pyramid
Grundfos Kenya Ltd
07.2011 - 10.2014
Export Manager
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
12.2010 - 06.2011
Country Manager Sudan
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
12.2008 - 11.2010
Borehole Service Manager
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
12.2007 - 11.2008
Grundfos Products Coordinator
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
12.2006 - 11.2007
Sales Engineer
Davis & Shirtliff Ltd
04.2005 - 11.2006
- Advance Water Supply, Pumps and Application, Grundfos Academy South Africa, 06/06
- Renewable and Energy Efficiency in Pumps, Poul Due Jensen Academy Denmark
- Certified Solar Photovoltaic Technician License T3, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), 17/00.
PhD - Business
Kenyatta University
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management Option
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nairobi
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