Describe your job.
I am currently am an Energy Engineer and Manager. My job is to investigate the amount of energy you use to power up all the lights and electrical appliances such as computers, microwaves and much more. I then compare the total amount of energy you consume to the electricity bill you pay each month. With this information, I advise individuals and companies on how they can save money by practicing ways of reducing the amount of electricity they use or recommending and designing systems that can be used like solar.
What problem does your job help to solve? How does your job make the world a better place?
A lot of people do not have electricity or any other reliable source of energy. This means that important amenities as hospitals and institutions based in these regions lack electricity as well. My job results into savings in energy consumed by those who have access and the surplus can then be channeled to areas that have none. Furthermore, lacking access to electricity has forced a lot of people in Kenya and Africa to rely on charcoal and kerosene that pollute the environment by emitting carbon into the atmosphere. Energy Management recommends the use of renewable sources of energy as Solar, Wind, biogas and biomass which help to avert effects of global warming.
Why did you choose a career in Engineering? What was your greatest influence in making the decision?
I wanted to be an inventor. I also wanted to provide solutions to various sorts of problems. My greatest influence was my Dad’s car. I wanted to be the one to service and repair it for him so that he would never go to the mechanic again, plus I wanted my Dad to be proud of me.
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about education and knowledge acquisition. I have discovered that there is a lot of misconception in the world today and only knowledge gives clarity and demystifies certain important issues. I am also passionate about environmental conservation and I’m still figuring out the most practical conservation measures for a typical African community.
What would you enjoy doing even if you were not paid to do it?
Teaching kindergarten children. They are free spirited, innocent, fascinating and energetic. They also ask the most ridiculous questions so I enjoy ‘putting things straight’ to them.
State some of your hobbies.
Writing, reading, listening to music, camping, watching mega-factories and ‘How To’ videos on YouTube.
What advice would you give your 16 year old self?
Save! Save! Save! Save every dime your hands can get hold of. Delay the gratification for a greater reward.
What would you like to be remembered for?
As being limitless! I will not be limited by gender in a profession dominated by men. I will also not be limited by my choices in life.
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