Divisions

SEPTEMBER 2018 ADVERTISEMENT.

Applications are invited from qualified applicants for the following programmes which will be offered in September 2018 intake to be taken under Full Time and Part Time modes of study at the Institute of Energy and Research Studies (Ruaraka) and Nairobi (CBD) Campuses.

 

Diploma and Certificate Courses – May 2024 Intake

Applications are invited from qualified applicants for the following electrical courses which will be offered beginning May 2024.

  • Diploma and Certificate Courses – May 2024 Intake
  • SEPTEMBER 2018 ADVERTISEMENT.

    Applications are invited from qualified applicants for the following programmes which will be offered in September 2018 intake to be taken under Full Time and Part Time modes of study at the Institute of Energy and Research Studies (Ruaraka) and Nairobi (CBD) Campuses.

    Institute of Energy Studies & Research (IES&R) - January 2017 Intake - 03.11.2016

    The Institute of Energy Studies and Research (Formerly Kenya Power Training School), Ruaraka – Thika Road,
    is Regional Center of Excellence for Capacity Building. The institute invites applications for the following
    courses beginning 10th January 2017.

    Click here/below to download the full PDF advert.

    Application Procedures & Admission Conditions
    1. Download and fill in this PDF application form.
    2. Pay a non-refundable application fee of KShs.1,000 at Equity Bank-Westland’s Branch: Account
    No.0550297446068, Account Name: KENYA POWER TRAINING SCHOOL.
    3. Send the application form together with bank slip, photocopies of your national identity card and academic
    certificates to

    The Deputy Director,
    Institute of Energy Studies & Research
    P. O. Box 10355 - 00100
    NAIROBI

    for next intake by latest 2nd December 2016.

    Apply now.
    4. Interested candidates are free to visit the Institute-Ruaraka off Thika Road (Next to Utalii College) during
    working hours to enquire more about the courses.
    5. Ensure you make your own arrangements for accommodation.
    6. The institute will endeavor to provide industrial attachments. Where the institute is unable to provide for
    attachment, the students will be expected to look for their own.
    7. Other charges such as examination fees, Insurance, Medical, Library, Co-Curricular etc. are not part of the
    tuition fees

    IESR - PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES JULY 2016 INTAKE

    The Institute of Energy Studies and Research (IESR) situated in Ruaraka off Thika Road is a Regional Center of Excellence for capacity building in power generation, transmission and interconnectivity

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    Infrastructure Development

    One integral part of infrastructure development is the transmission infrastructure development, with the other being distribution infrastructure development. The former aims to provide an additional 3,178MVA of transmission substation capacity and 3,325kms of new transmission power. The latter is concerned with improving the quality of supply, reduction of technical losses and expanding the network.

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    Customer Service

    The Customer Service division is mandated to undertake customer related aspects of the business. Specifically, this includes but is not limited to analysis of electricity unit sales growth in the plan period, sales from new and existing customers, innovations and service reforms to enhance sales growth and customer satisfaction.

    Headed by General Manager, Eng Peter Mwichigi, the Division is responsible for the sale of electricity to over 4,7 million customers countrywide and is currently targeting to connect close to to 2 million more by the end of the current financial year 2016/17 (Click here for current connectivity performance).  Specific functions are detailed below.

    Sales Growth

    This function is tasked with facilitating New Connections. The function has a target of connecting 1.2 million customers every year in order to achieve 70% access rate by 2017.

    There are two types of new connections:

    b)  Ordinary customers who are domestic and small commercial customers who need supply of below 25 Kva

    b) Premium Customers who are large commercial customers requiring supply of above 25 Kva.

    Demand Creation

    • The main function of Demand Creation is to take care of the Kenya Power brand  by ensuring its visibility.
    • The function informs the public about Kenya Power’s Products and services through all means including:
    • Taking part in events like Shows, exhibitions, customer forums, sponsorship of strategic events etc.
    • Products and Service advertising: TV, Radio, Print, road shows etc
    • Producing all the branded materials e.g T-Shirts, Banners,
    • Branding of Kenya Power branches

    Market Research

    • The function carries out Customer Satisfaction Surveys to identify the customer needs and recommends actions to improve satisfaction.
    • Following up on the implementation of recommendation of satisfaction improvements.
    • The function is tasked with keeping up with the changing needs of the customers and the changing business environment.

    Regional Marketing Activities

    • Acquiring new ordinary and premium customers
    • Engaging local stakeholders and local residents.
    • Holding informational barazas in the local areas.

    Key products and Services

    Currently the department is focused on:

    • Last Mile Connectivity Program:
      • Phase 1- Connecting households within 600 meters of existing transformers with customer paying Ksh. 15,000 for connections.
      • Phase 2- Extending the connection beyond 600 meters
      • Street Lighting in the towns and trading centers
    • GPOBA connections- this is a World Bank financed project that seeks to connect slums and other high density residential homes to electricity at a very subsidized rate of Ksh. 1, 160.
    • Stima Loan provides new connection loans to customers payable in 24 months.
    Updated Jan 09, 2018