Bio
Paul Wambugu is a highly professional investment manager with a strong focus on green energy investments and sustainable manufacturing. He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from Moi University, an MBA from Kenyatta University, and is a Certified Public Accountant (K) from Strathmore University.
Paul is a member of several key organizations, including the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK), and the International Geothermal Association (IGA).
Paul Wambugu is a professional investment manager at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) with a strong focus on green energy investments, sustainable manufacturing, and the commercialization of emerging energy technologies aimed at creating jobs and unlocking inclusive economic opportunities across Africa. He brings deep expertise in structuring investments, public-private partnerships, and advancing clean infrastructure solutions that support industrial transformation.
He plays a key role in promoting Power-to-X solutions and in aligning investments to emerging global demand for clean fuels and climate-aligned exports. In addition, Paul is at the forefront of electric mobility (e-mobility) development in Kenya and the region, supporting the design of scalable business models for EV charging infrastructure and mobility-as-a-service platforms powered by renewable energy.
He has led and contributed to multiple regional renewable energy collaborations involving geothermal, solar, and wind projects, positioning Kenya and East Africa as key players in the African clean energy landscape. His work increasingly bridges investment strategy with climate action, technology innovation, and cross-border energy partnerships to build a resilient, green African economy.
About KenGen
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) is the leading electricity generation company in the Eastern Africa region, with an installed generation capacity market share of over 60%. The company’s primary business is to provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced electric energy for the country in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner while creating value for its stakeholders.
Today, KenGen PLC has an installed generation capacity of 1,786 MW, of which over 93% is drawn from renewable sources, namely Hydro (826 MW), Geothermal (754 MW), and Wind (25.5 MW). The balance is from Thermal.