Ms. Martha Nyangwaria is a seasoned mechanical engineer with extensive experience spanning energy policy, industry transformation, climate governance and sustainable development. She has held senior leadership roles spanning government and industry, combining technical knowledge with policy influence to advance Kenyaā€™s energy transition, regulatory effectiveness and private sector development.
Currently a County Executive Committee Member in Uasin Gishu County, she has previously served as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and held senior roles at the Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited (KPLC) and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM).
Ms. Nyangwaria holds a Bachelorā€™s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Efficient Energy Use & Planning from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and a Masters Degree specializing in Management & Leadership from Management University of Africa (MUA) where she is currently pursuing a Ph.D in the same specialization. She has pursued several other courses locally and internationally and is a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and Institute of Directors (IoD-K).
As Certified Energy Manager, Martha has been instrumental in promoting adoption of energy efficiency and conservation. She has co-chaired two national taskforces spearheading development of Climate Change Policy, Climate Change Act 2016 and Green Economy Strategy and Implementation Plan and has been a member of various committees developing national and regional policies and legal frameworks.
A recognized thought leader in Kenyaā€™s energy and development sectors, she has been honored with multiple awards including Women in Energy Professional Technical Award, Kenya and TechWomen Emerging Leaders Program, USA. She has also represented Kenya in various high-level regional and international forums on energy, trade, climate change and industrialization.