British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya-Nairobi has clinched the top position in this year's Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Energy Management Awards (EMA).
The same institution’s Thika Branch took the runners up award.
Ministry of Energy Chief Administrative Secretary Zachary Ayieko praised the manufacturing sector's progress and commitment in ensuring energy efficiency and conservation.
“We commend the close collaboration between the Ministry and Kenya Association of Manufacturers to champion for energy efficiency across various sectors in the country. We remain committed to ensuring a constant supply of sustainable and efficient energy," Ayieko said the award ceremony in Nairobi on Friday.
According to Trade and Enterprise Development PS Johnson Weru, the government is still committed towards resolving trade issues affecting manufacturers in the country.
Weru said, "As we celebrate energy efficiency, we must also now start to look at the impact of energy efficiency in advancing our trade in the region and globally.”
The association will remain efficient in order to realize Kenya's green growth and circular economy goals, KAM Chairman Mucai Kunyiha noted.
Kunyiha stated, “We continue to champion the adoption of new environmental concepts and technologies to drive efficiency and help manage waste. It is paramount that the government creates an enabling environment for this to happen and ensure consistency."
The 16 per cent VAT on LPG and clean cooking, imposed through the Finance Act, 2021 is one of the constraints the association will do away with to ensure there is an enabling environment.
Umoja Rubber Limited(Renewable Energy Award), Kenya Breweries Ltd-Nairobi(Water Management Award) and Mombasa Cement Vipingo (Thermal Energy Savings Award) were other winners the Energy Management Awards 2021.
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