Schneider Electric marks a decade of operations in Kenya

Global energy management and automation giant Schneider Electric is marking ten years since it began operations in Kenya, highlighting its contributions to sustainable energy, digital infrastructure, and technical skills development.

Since entering the Kenyan market in 2014, the company says it has focused on supporting the country’s development through renewable energy technologies, digital transformation in manufacturing, and healthcare electrification.

“This milestone is more than a celebration, it's a reaffirmation of our investment and commitment to Kenya,” said Ifeanyi Odoh, Country President for Schneider Electric East Africa, during the event held at the JW Marriott in Nairobi.

“Over the past decade, we’ve partnered with the government, private sector, and communities to build energy solutions that are sustainable, inclusive, and future-proof. As Kenya advances toward its digital and green transition goals, Schneider Electric will continue to be a trusted partner in powering progress.”

The company says it has supported the country’s “Buy Kenya, Build Kenya” initiative by ensuring its Prisma and BlokSeT electrical switchboard enclosures are locally assembled.

It noted that these efforts have enhanced local manufacturing capacity, job creation, and access to globally trusted energy technologies.

Education and skills development have also formed a core part of Schneider Electric’s strategy. By the end of 2025, it plans to have equipped 32 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in East Africa with modern training equipment and to have trained over 25,000 students in electrical and industrial automation skills.

The company’s flagship education initiative is the Schneider Electric Franco-Kenyan Centre of Excellence, established at PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute in Nairobi in collaboration with Kenya’s State Department for TVET, the French Ministry of National Education and Youth, and the Schneider Electric Foundation.

The center provides hands-on training and supports research in renewable energy and energy-efficient solutions.

“With Kenya leading the way in the technology revolution, Schneider Electric will continue to invest in smarter infrastructure, workforce development, and local partnerships,” Odoh added.

In terms of infrastructure, the company has deployed its EcoStruxure platform across sectors ranging from banking to manufacturing and utilities.

It cites the implementation of smart off-grid solutions in Kisii County health centers as contributing to an 83% reduction in maternal mortality rates.

Schneider Electric also partnered with IXAfrica to launch East Africa’s first and largest hyperscale data center, NBOX1, in Nairobi. The Tier 3+ facility is powered by the company’s digital architecture and delivers 99.999% uptime to support advanced artificial intelligence workloads.

The company maintains that it remains committed to supporting Kenya’s digital and green transition.