Dr. Eng. John Mativo MBS
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FUN FACTS; on me and Dr. Eng. Joseph Siror.
We graduated from UON on the same day.
We both lived and studied in Shanghai (but at different times)
We were both General Managers in KETRACO.
We both serve on the EBK interview Panels for PEs
We are both Engineers and PhD holders.
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Every office has this type of fellow who seems to be working hard but does absolutely *nothing*
😂😂😂
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My 2022 fear was this. This area needed an extensive drainage system all the way to the river
Hope an extensive storm water drainage was done. The rain water from the Nairobi National park side will “find” a way to this river in the side of Imara Daima
#StormWater
#Drainage
Please note that relying on “Evaporate” is not a strategy to solve the issue 😩😩😩
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Really excited. Will endeavor to use my talents and skills in a way that always glorifies God and edifies man
Energy CS Chirchir appoints John Mativo as KETRACO MD
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Be informed; Sunday temperatures in Nairobi will reach 34C.
Wearing a black suit, tight shirt plus tie to a poorly ventilated church building is not advisable.
Stay hydrated & adequately plus properly dressed
Fainting due to a heat stroke should not be blamed on the “spirit”.
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The 132kV Muhoroni Chemosit line has been designed and constructed with a capacity of 80MW.
However this line serves Kericho, Nyamira, Bomet, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay etc. The demand yesterday when the line trip reached 149MW and yet the line capacity is 80MW.
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Today was the last day for the “2022 Panel interviews” for Graduate Engineers who endeavor to be registered as Professional Engineers with the Engineers Baord of Kenya.
I arrived early and got a chance to fool around with my video and find a way to encourage all potential GEs.
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Tana River near Garissa earlier today (Sunday)
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Really excited to see a project from concept note, feasible study, resource mobilization, Wayleave acquisition, construction and now see commissioning coming soon.
132kV Sultan Hamud Loitoktok line.
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Does anyone have information on how the storm rain water drainage is being handled at Imara Daima junction?
@NBOExpresswayKE
@KeNHAKenya
@TheIEK
This “depressions” is usually a big challenge since rain water from the road and the national park side stagnate at this point.
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Talanta Stadium is taking good shape at foundation level.
However to better host the Afcon 2027, consider;
1. Additional road from Southern Bypass at outer edge of forest.
2. A Spur railway line from existing railway line and railway terminal station at stadium
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I know a Fundi who can save you 50% of the cost estimate. You don’t need an engineer.
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Should Kenya consider moving away from the month-long rigorous High School exams and instead give focus to University & College Entrance Exams. The entrance exams to be designed to understand the candidate’s knowledge in different subjects and their level of application?
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First year; Theory of Structures 101 CAT 😂
Enjoy your Friday afternoon
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Restoration of power has already started.
Appreciate the team!
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Daniel, Nehemiah and Joseph are good examples of leaders who left a mark In administration and society by serving God and ultimately man benefited. Personally I don’t see a conflict between my PhD in Engineering and having God enable me do a good job. Favor with God and Man
Engineer, just focus on engineering and science and do a good job. Do not bring in religion.
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In the clip are three Solar Power Plants near Eldoret; namely Alten Keesses Solar Plant, Kopere Solar Plant and Eldosol Solar Plant producing an approx peak of 120MW.
#RenewableEnergy
#Solar
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220/33kV transformer just about to leave Mombasa and head to its rightful “position” to serve.
Just waiting for it’s bigger sister -220/132kV transformer- to likewise be loaded before heading past Nairobi, Eldoret & a further more km.
Say hi, if you see the two on the road
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Hope an extensive storm water drainage was done. The rain water from the Nairobi National park side will “find” a way to this river in the side of Imara Daima
#StormWater
#Drainage
Please note that relying on “Evaporate” is not a strategy to solve the issue 😩😩😩
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Good News
Today at approximately 6.50pm we successfully energized the 220kV Kimuka substation.
The target is to energize the 220/66kV transformers tomorrow and the first set of 66kV feeders on Tuesday.
Kimuka will eventually supply power to Nairobi from Kikuyu to Matasia.
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KETRACO has completed transmission lines to connect Kisumu, Narok and other load centers to the Olkaria Geothermal Power plants. The company is rolling out new transmission infrastructure to ensure that the load centers like Kericho, Homa Bay to Migori are also connected
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I am really excited to have been appointed to serve as a Panelist in the Engineers Board of Kenya EBK
@EngineersBoard
Civil Engineering Professional Interview Panel. I have been serving in the Institute of Engineers of Kenya
@TheIEK
Corporate Membership Panel.
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I love being an engineer because it allows me to imagine a “plan that meets the needs of society”, use creative knowledge gained to put the “thinking” on papers and then “decree” the plan into existence. A noble profession.
#WorldEngineeringDay
#WorldEngineeringDay2023
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Around May 2008 I worked on Marine Structures in Lamu Country. The two sites were Faza and Kizingitini approx 40-50km from Lamu town.
The Sea Wall in Faza was to protect areas of human habitation and activities from the action of tides & waves. 1/2
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I will not tire to say “each and every year” that the planning, implementation and maintenance of the Primary Drainage System in Nairobi is too important and can not be run by “to whom it may concern”.
“change of land use” and “climate change” will bite our poor drainage
Primary Drainage System in Nairobi etc can not be run by “to whom it may concern”.
The design and expansion has to be dynamic taking into consideration “change of land use” and “climate change”.
Collect rainfall real time data and using models, predict floods hours before 2/2
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After tower erection is completed & insulators fixed, the contractor installs rollers on position. With a Puller on one end of section and a Tensioner on the other, - drum by drum the conductor is strung, fixed & clipped. Health & Safety is key since the section can be kms long
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Really excited to have received the award of Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear MBS by the President.
Always a pleasure to have one’s service to Nation recognized. Secondly service to community appreciated.
Thankful to family at
@KETRACO1
and
@3esExperience
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Today morning I had the great honor of signing the contract for the completion of the 69km 132kV Sondu (Thurdiboro) - Homa Bay (Ndhiwa) transmission line.
The transmission line will offer an alternative route to evacuate power to Homa Bay, Migori and Kisii Counties 1/2
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If you are planning to go towards Kilifi from Mombasa; the depth of water just before Bomani is around 0.75m to 1m.
Be extremely careful!
#SafetyFirst
#Flooding
Busses and Goods Vehicle are passing!
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@Ma3Route
@mogire_jusper
Concrete is strong in compression but relatively week in tension. An Engineer can either increase the size of the member to withstand the load or “post tension the concrete” to “reduce the part of the member under tension”. Post tensioning allows one to reduce the member size
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The Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a tunnel that doubles up as roadway for vehicles and a channel to get rid of storm water.
The resulting 9.7km tunnel has 2 functions: to reduce flash flooding in Kuala Lumpur and cut traffic jams at rush hour
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My dad taught me the importance of diligence, order, excellence and character. It’s always sad for anyone to lose a dad - even at 80yrs. I saw my dad (and his colleagues in the 80s and early 90s set up Kenya’s first comprehensive curriculum to train a equip Supply Chain officers
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Congratulations all the 127 Graduate Engineer candidates who recently passed their EBK professional Examinations in the diverse disciplines. This is truly inspiring.
Congratulations to the new Professional Engineers.
It is possible
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It’s always a great honor and privilege to host the Head of State in your facility. It was a double blessing to have the Prime Minister of Ethiopia also in Suswa.
Appreciate all
@KETRACO1
staff past and present, for hard work in facilitating this national electricity asset.
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Happiness is flying to Mombasa by Kenya Airways
@KenyaAirways
and then finding out that the Pilot is a friend….then ditching your passenger seat for the Flight Deck.
#InternationalDayofHappiness
#FirstExperience
#happinessday
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13yrs ago I joined a new company, KETRACO. Met the MD, Eng. Kiilu & Board Chair Justus Kagenu who explained their expectation on me regarding efficiency in decision making, problem solving and creativity.
Unless complicated nothing should take more than 2 days
#TBT
#Anniversary
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Today the Engineers Board of Kenya
@EngineersBoard
informed me that I have successful got admitted as “Consulting Engineer”. This adds to my earlier becoming a “Fellow Member” of
@TheIEK
Really happy to get recognized for Engineering work and giving service
@3esExperience
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Visit and apply online through official website of China Scholarship Council and click Scholarship Application for Students.
List of available universities and courses they offer visit
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400/132kV Konza City Substation taking a good shape. The substation will be used to supply Konza City and environs with reliable energy since it will be connected to Isinya and subsequently Suswa substation. The main source of power will be from grid geothermal and wind
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For those asking “unbundling electricity transmission system”
🧵
Technical explanation:
Under frequency load shedding schemes typically consist of a series of relays linked to circuit breakers, which progressively disconnect load blocks in response to a frequency drop. 1/3
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Great pleasure in attending the official launch of the Cemtech Sebit Clinkerization Plant; investment hub in West Pokot County.
@KETRACO1
undertook a feasibility study, attracted Indian funding & constructed for a 220kV transmission line from Turkwel to power Ortum & the region
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Free advice to young Engineers in Kenya; if you have decided to build you career as a “Project Manager”, please get Project Management Professional certification. And if its in “Maintenance”, please be a Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional. Always strive to improve
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Got a very rare opportunity to fly seated next to our World Marathon Champion
@EliudKipchoge
Took the opportunity to share a clip from lovely Kenyans in Berlin supporting him during his recent marathon.
#AppreciatingEliudKipchoge
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In meetings, it’s tempting to pay attention to the loud, confident voices
However, the deep thinkers who hold back often have the key you need to unlock your problem & move forward
It’s not just a question of listening, it’s listening for the right things from the right people
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My first two years after graduation, I worked as a Roads and Drainage Junior Engineer in a German Consulting firm in Nairobi.
So I still have some basic principles somewhere at the back of my head.
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Made an impromptu visit to the 132/33kV Namanga substation, met the Engineers and Technicians busy testing the 23MVA transformer.
@KETRACO1
Team on schedule
When complete, the substation will have ability to supply Namanga town, back feed towards Kajiado, Namanga & Northern TZ
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Solar Thermal electricity generation using hundreds of mirrors to reflect sun light to one point. The temperature of the steam is +250C enough to generate plenty of renewable power at Solucar Complex
#ConcentratedSolar
#RenewableEnergy
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During typical peak hours the load rises to +125MW but on Sundays there is a slight rise.
Am not sure why but can attribute to the tea factories. Will ask the national control centre.
What was happening in Western Kenya yesterday to cause the spike in energy demand?
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Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a very serious urban drainage problem in Nairobi, Mombasa and other towns.
Clearly strategies, investments and environmental management has to be put in place.
When “Climate Change Impact” finally arrives, it will only be worse.
Action is needed.
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Concerned about the low levels at Masinga Dam. Trust for good rains soon.
That’s a 15m drop below maximum water level.
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Visited Khavda Desert where India is building the world’s largest renewable energy project in salt deserts bordering Pakistan.
The Hybrid power plant (Solar & Wind) targets to produce a 30,000MW peak.
Adani Energy is busy building the generation and transmission infrastructure
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No Typhoon forms within 5 degrees latitude of the equator.
Coriolis force drives weather systems in one direction in the northern hemisphere and another in the southern. The forces are generally weak near the equator.
Our South most point is Lunga Lunga at 04°33′18″S 39°07′23″E
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I only have visibility of the lines from 132kV and above. What is your connect voltage level?
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Just crossed my mind that just like
@Calypsoforte
, many others did not understand what KETRACO does until recently.
Let me do a thread 🧵 on the evolution of the energy sector and then explain how KETRACO fits into the bigger picture. 1/9
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Really excited!
Want to congratulate the entire
@KETRACO1
Project Implementation Team, consultant, Contractor and subcontractors for stringing the Kenya Tanzania 400kV line last conductor phase. God willing, tomorrow we finish the Earthwire and OPGW.
@tanescoyetutz
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Arrived for the 2nd Future Leaders Summit at Prideinn Paradise Resort, Shanzu, Mombasa.
Just going through my talking notes for the 11-11.20am session. All set!
#2NDFLS
#30thIEKConvention
@TheIEK
#HoldingRoom
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Lower voltage substation.
I know their power needs and they know my potential.
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Flying out of the Menengai Caldera after visiting the Geothermal Power Plant and 132kV Substation.
Menengai Caldera is the largest volcano caldera in Kenya and the second largest volcano caldera in Africa.
#View
#NiceScenery
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Fare thee well!
General Ogolla;
Knew you when you were LAB commander and Deputy Airforce Commander primarily due to our two transmission lines that pass next to the airforce base.
Knew you as a “fellow parent” when our daughters went to study out.
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This was bound to happen
@KeNHAKenya
@SpiceFMKE
Could you please consider constructing a proper storm water drainage system at Imara Daima. Otherwise Mombasa road will become impossible during the rainy season
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I love being an engineer because it allows me to imagine a “plan that meets the needs of society”, use creative knowledge gained to put the “thinking” on papers and then “decree” the plan into existence.
A noble profession.
#WorldEngineeringDay
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To ensure quality of equipment before it is supplied, our Engineers undertake comprehensive Factory acceptance tests
Team currently confirming the suitability of one of our telecommunication equipment; FOX615 Multiplexer for Isinya Konza, Sultan Hamud Loitoktok & Awendo Masaba
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One of the crucial activities I do is being an External Examiner for Masters Degree & above Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) It’s hard work - but fulfilling to keep in touch with research and simultaneously give back to society
#ExternalExaminer
#StructuralEngineering
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You cannot speak loudly in tongues on Sunday ……and then from Monday to Friday, speak in Kiswahili/English (or act) with rudeness, malice, backstabbing, lack of sophistication and sensitivity,
That should not be so!
#ThinkingAloud
#GenerallySpeaking
#challenge
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Today in the afternoon, we
@KETRACO1
loaded two 66kV feeders at the 220/66kV Kimuka substation. One going to Magadi and the other to Matasia. The total load immediately picked was about 18MW.
This immediately de-loaded 66kV feeders at Embakasi substation.
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Found my Nursery & Primary School report forms.
I was very Average 😁.
Lesson: Every Child blooms academically at different ages. Happy that my parents never stressed me but encouraged me to do better next time.
Parents, when national exams are out, be an encouragement
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Did I search of the keyword “drainage” in my Facebook account and realized that I have complained for years 😳😱
🤐🤐
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Happy World Engineering Day to all the brilliant Engineers powering and energizing Kenya's present and future.
#WorldEngineeringDay
@TheIEK
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400/220kV Mariakani Substation with 2 X 200MVA transformers will clearly be a game charger in Coast Region. The substation once commissioned will allow the region to be connected to Suswa and Isinya at 400kV. This allow the country to transmit power from Olkaria geothermal power
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Please find the following experts and facilitate them:
1. Flood Estimation, Forecasting & Mapping experts.
2. Flood prevention infrastructure; Planning, Designers, Construction & Maintenance experts.
3. Emergency Management expert.
4. Urban Stormwater Management expert.
#floods
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132kV Awendo Masaba transmission line update; It’s always nice to see the first set of tower foundations concreted and ready for backfill.
#ReliablePower
is coming to Migori, Isebania and Kehencha areas.
#StablePower
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I have studied Engineering in three different countries; Kenya, China and Japan & also been privileged to travel a lot.
My proposal to you, besides your academic skills please keep abreast of emerging technology
Go “Mech Engineering + Internet of Things + AI + write APPs”
@MativoMJohn
Hello bwana CEO engineer, for those of us who have basic technical skills per se and papers in Mechanical Engineering how can we apply for this great project vacancies, provided that application via Ketraco site is limited to electrical engineers mostly.
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Reports on X and newspapers are clear that sections from Kwale all the way to Wajir, parts of Somali, southern Saudi Arabia and UAE experience extremely high levels of rainfall/flooding.
Impact of Climate Change and/or any other phenomenon is happening LIVE!
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During Afcon 2024 football matches, the Stadiums and Advertisement boards were primarily run on multiple generators hours before, during and also some hours after the final whistle. Grid power was the backup.
CAF/FIFA do not joke about standards
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Sosian Energy has commenced the 30days reliability testing period and yesterday generated 35MW into the grid. The.
@KETRACO1
132kV Menengai substation evacuated the power to the grid through Soilo substation. The steam used to generate was supplied by
@GDCKenya
to
@SosianEnergy
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Malindi, Weru, Kilifi, Dongo Kundu, Mariakani, Narok, Bomet, Kabarnet and Rumuruti are locations I plan to visit next in anticipation of the upcoming new transmission infrastructure
#ReliablePower
#TransmissionLines
#Substation
#AfricanDevelopmentBank
#EximBankKorea
#GoK
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Subsequently the trip caused the 132kV Muhoroni- Lessos - Juja line to overload other substation and lines in Olkaria 2, Dandora Juja etc 2/2
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The Kenya 20yr Transmission Master Plan needs US$ 5.3 billion to implement. We need to roll out US$ 250 million worth of projects per year to increase grid coverage and increase redundancy.
We currently have a grid size of 170km per million people in Kenya.
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KETRACO career opportunities in THE 19th December 2023 MyGov pullout
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Sometimes the foundation can be difficult to excavate 🧐🧐
Isinya Konza line
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I was busy chilling, doing my work and minding my business,😇……then someone shows me this with my photo😳
#GreatResponsibility
#GreatExpectation
#RaisingTheBar
#ChallengeAccepted
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Question 1
Describe a world without engineering?
(20 marks)
Let’s meet during the
@TheIEK
International Convention ….we talk and network.
#30thIEKConvention
#EngineeringANewWorld
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Reason: To get clean power 😂
Add a green dye and you get green power😂
😂😁Laughter is good for the soul.
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Today we started constructing the 132kV transmission from the existing Awendo Substation to Masaba where we are constructing a 132/33kV substation. The new substation is located equidistance from Isebania - Kehencha - Migori towns. Once complete the quality of power and
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Transmission master plan
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Parklands Baptist Church; Appreciate the support and shaping from Sunday School days, Career Choice in mid 80s, infrastructure development and general leadership.
@ParkieBaptist
#Engineering
#Leadership
#Mission
And now my tent has been stretched…..
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Since inception approximately 14yrs ago, KETRACO has increased the circuit length of the grid from 3.400km to 8,400km connecting the following load centres to the National Grid; Lamu, Garsen, Malindi, Galu, Garissa, Mwingi, Kitui, Wote, Sultan Hamud, Ishiara, Kieni, Meru…
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I love being an engineer because it allows me to imagine a “plan that meets the needs of society”, use creative knowledge gained to put the “thinking” on papers and then degree the plan to existence. A noble profession.
#WorldEngineeringDay
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I have lived in Tokyo for four years and in Shanghai for three & half years; come we talk about typhoons and power supply.
@MativoMJohn
I'm sure you have seen power supply still on during hurricanes cyclones and typhoons in real countries.
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KENYA TANZANIA transmission line;
It’s been a very long journey from 2011 Inception, feasibility study, loan & subsidiary agreements, bidding documents, procurement process, Gazettement, Wayleave acquisition, tests, construction and “very soon” commissioning.
@tanescoyetutz
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Happy to see the arrival of the stringing equipments at Konza substation.
@KETRACO1
400kV Isinya Konza line stringing works commence soon.
Green reliable and adequate electricity coming to
@konzatech
soon
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Appreciate the KETRACO Safety Team for properly kitting me for the rainy season as we “chapa kazi” during this period and extend and strengthen the National Grid.
@KETRACO1
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Day 2 of 3, with me sitting in the panel to interview GEs striving to be Professional Engineers in Kenya now done.
#BeEncouraged
Do a good document demonstrating your experience and competence. Know the basic principles of what you write.
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Once the 400/220kV Mariakani substation is commissioned - we plan to energize the section line between Mariakani & Isinya line at 400kV.
Most people are not aware that the late Eng. Fanuel Tsuma as Project Manager was key.
Fare thee well, brother.
You served Kenya well
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Note to GE as the walk the journey to become Professional Engineers:
Ensure that your experience and reports “Demonstrate Competences” as defined by the Board.
The EBK has 11no. performance indicators/desired outcomes for demonstrating competences.
#Engineering
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2023 Memories
Meeting my name sake Prof. John Mativo, University of Georgia.
Prof is a Mechanical Engineer and doing wonders as they build their first Formula electric vehicle which they plan to race in 2025.
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