Meet the 2008 sponsors

Platinum sponsor:

TRANS-CENTURY is an investment group that pools resources and ideas and participates in existing and emerging opportunities. It exists to create wealth and boost value for its shareholders by the systematic application of sound investment principles.
Trans-Century’s Vision
Guided by its core values at all times, TRANS-CENTURY aspires to be sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost investment group, in terms of portfolio size, corporate reputation and investor returns.
Trans-Century’s Values

Professionalism
Team spirit
Proactively adding value
Integrity & Ethical Conduct
Responsible Corporate Citizen
www.transcentury.co.ke

Gold sponsor:

KCB is the pre-eminent regional bank, providing access to banking services to over 100 million people in East Africa. KCB Bank Group is composed of Kenya Commercial Bank, a Commercial Bank; S&L, a mortgage lender; KCB Tanzania Limited, KCB Sudan Limited and KCB Uganda Limited. The bank has a balance sheet of over USD2 billion and is listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange, with a market capitalization of over USD1 billion. The bank, whose network of over 150 outlets is spread across the region, is backed by over 276 ATM’s.
www.kcbbankgroup.com

Silver sponsors:

	AREVA T&D offers solutions to bring electricity from source onto the power network. We build High and Medium Voltage Substations and develop technologies to manage power grids worldwide. A full fledged solution provider, AREVA T&D manufactures environmentally friendly, safe, reliable and efficient products. www.areva-td.com
	Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC (CEC) is a privately owned company whose principal business is the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. The main operations are on the Copper mining area of Zambia where CEC is the main supplier of electricity to the mining companies. CEC is a profitable company and accounts for half of Zambia’s power sales. www.copperbeltenergy.com

Host utility:

KPLC owns and operates the national transmission and distribution grid, and retails electricity to more than 980,000 customers throughout Kenya. The utility is committed to providing high quality customer service by efficiently transmitting and distributing electricity that is safe, adequate and reliable at cost effective tariffs. KPLC aims to achieve world class status as a quality service business enterprise so as to be the first choice supplier of electrical energy in a competitive environment.

Participating utility:

Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) is a parastatal organisation that was established in 1964 and is wholly owned by The Government of Tanzania. The Ministry of Energy and Minerals regulates the operations of TANESCO.
The Company’s core business is generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity to the Tanzania Mainland and bulk power supply to the island of Zanzibar. Distribution of electricity in Zanzibar and Pemba is the responsibility of the Zanzibar Electricity Supply Corporation (ZECO).

Exhibition partner:

The Department of Trade and Industry's vision is of a South Africa that has a vibrant economy, characterised by growth, employment and equity, built on the full potential of all citizens. To achieve this, the dti has become an outwardly focused, customer-centric organisation.

Participating associations:

	The Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya (ACEK) aims at promoting the Advancement of the Professionalism of Engineers by associating together for consultation and co-operation of engineers whose work is purely consultative. This involves all engineering roles including providing a forum for Public and Private Bodies to confer with consulting engineers as a body. www.acek.co.ke
	THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA, a non-membership, private, not-for-profit organisation, is actively involved with initiating and facilitating business and other processes conducive to sustainable development in Africa - with the emphasis on sustainability. These processes include the promotion of networking opportunities; business opportunities; investment opportunities; promotion of special projects; dissemination of business information; joint venture initiatives and a range of value added services - all to serve AFRICA! www.fdapartners.net
	The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is the voice of Kenyan Industry. It unites industrialists and serves as a common voice for Kenya’s manufacturing and value add sectors. Currently more than 550 industries have chosen to join forces with KAM. The association provides an essential link for co-operation, dialogue and understanding with the Government to promote trade and investment, uphold standards and represent members’ views and concerns to the relevant authorities. KAM works towards the realization of the best business environment for industry in Kenya in order to improve their competitiveness. www.kam.co.ke
	The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) acts as a trade facilitator. KEBS provides trade facilitation services in Metrology, Standards, Testing and Quality Management (MSTQ) including the WTO/TBT National Enquiry Point, certification and accreditation. KEBS ensures that no technical barriers to trade are created while providing services in standardization and conformity assessment. KEBS aims to provide internationally recognized standards, measurements and conformity assessment solutions that meet customer needs. Our motto: Quality products for quality life. www.kebs.org
	The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is the learned society of the engineering profession and co-operates with national and other international institutions in developing and applying engineering to the benefit of humanity. The IEK aims to provide information and leadership to the engineering profession on issues of concern to the public or the profession, and to facilitate relationships between government organizations, business forces and the people, collaborating with discussions aimed to improve the benefits of policies and investments related to the engineering competence. http://www.iekenya.org/
	The PIESA is a voluntary regional electricity technology sharing association with a particular focus on the distribution industry. It aims to improve electrification in East and Southern Africa through sharing information, research, technology, skills and experiences for the benefit of customers and suppliers in the electricity distribution industry. www.piesa.com
	The South African Electrotechnical Export Council (SAEEC) was founded in 2000. It is a not-for-gain organisation, public-private partnership between business and the Department of Trade and Industry. Our mandate is to support and co-ordinate export initiatives in the following sectors: Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Telecommunications. www.saeec.org
	The STS Association was formed in 1997 as the custodian of the STS prepayment metering technology standard. Its aims are to maintain the necessary infrastructure, promote the technology internationally and further develop the standard to meet emerging international demands for additional functionality. The Association ensures interoperability between system components from different manufacturers by accrediting and maintaining a list of test laboratories that ensure correct STS functionality of equipment. www.sts.org.za
	The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is a semi-autonomou government agency operating in partnership with the private sector and government to drive national economic growth and development. UIA was set up by an Act of Parliament (Investment Code 1991 to promote and facilitate private sector investment in Uganda. www.ugandainvest.com
	UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the UK Government's commercial operation in Kenya designed to develop trade and promote business links between UK and Kenyan companies. We offer consultation and in-market information to UK companies. Kenyan companies can obtain UK business contacts at no cost. Our services are confidential. www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk www.ukinkenya.fco.gov.uk
	The Union of Producers, Transporters and Distributors of Electric Power in Africa (UPDEA) was established in May 1970 with its headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The UPDEA was created with the aim of promoting development and integration of the African power systems through the interconnection of networks, the exchanges of experiences and know-how as well as the pooling of energy resources in a win-win approach for all members. www.updea-africa.org

Host publication:

ESI Africa is a leading energy publication, delivering news and information and connecting industry leaders in the power sector. With over a decade of highly skilled research and consulting resources specialising in Africa’s electricity supply industry, ESI Africa is distributed quarterly to over 5000 decision makers. The ESI Africa website offers users direct access to integrated marketing and editorial opportunities and is updated with news and information daily. ESI Africa also offers a monthly electronic newsletter, a series of specialised events and exhibitions, and a presence as a critical media partner at industry events globally.

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