At the end of June 2025, ACTOM Kenya demonstrated its commitment to innovation and reliability in the equipment it showcased at Power & Energy Africa Kenya 2025. As a trusted leader in East Africa’s energy sector, ACTOM Kenya has established a firm footprint in the country, and aims to expand across the region, extending its advanced solutions, strong technical expertise, and reliable service to new markets.
“While we’ve established ourselves in Kenya, we are setting our sights on expanding into the rest of East Africa. Our vision is to be a strategic partner in the energy evolution across the region,” says Kelvin Ageng’o Oriwo, General Manager of ACTOM Kenya.
Tackling Kenya’s energy challenges
As in South Africa and other African countries, the power sector in Kenya is under immense pressure from rising electricity demand, ageing infrastructure, grid instability, and the increasing complexity of integrating renewable energy sources. These challenges demand adaptable, future-fit technologies and deep technical insight.
“The rapid growth in Kenya’s energy demand, coupled with infrastructure constraints and increasing renewables integration, presents challenges and opportunities,” says Oriwo. “ACTOM Kenya is well positioned to support the evolving energy sector, providing solutions that address the complexities presented, contributing to strengthening the grid, improving reliability, and enabling smarter energy management.”
A one-stop energy solutions partner
At the expo, ACTOM Kenya presented a portfolio of electrical technologies that cover the full energy value chain – from medium and low voltage equipment, to protection, control, power conversion, distribution, battery backup, and smart monitoring solutions.
“For utilities, infrastructure developers, or industrial operations, we offer a one-stop shop for energy solutions,” says Oriwo. “We bring together a deep product range, engineering expertise, and service capability, all under one roof.”
An important differentiating factor for ACTOM is its solution-oriented approach. “Clients come to us looking for more than a product,” Oriwo notes. “They come with a problem. We analyse, we engineer, and we build a tailored solution – often using our own products – but always starting with the need. That’s the difference.”
A further strength for ACTOM Kenya is its ability to combine international engineering benchmarks with deep local insight. With highly skilled technical teams based in Kenya, it offers in-country support, faster response times, and solutions tailored to local operating conditions.
“Our technical team in Kenya is highly capable,” Oriwo says. “We have the engineering capacity, the manpower, and the market understanding to deliver results, efficiently and reliably.”
Enhancing energy security and grid intelligence
Among the solutions on display were battery systems and chargers that provide reliable backup power in critical environments, ensuring energy security even during supply disruptions. In addition, ACTOM showcased its smart control and monitoring technologies that enable real-time energy visibility and effective substation and asset management, which is critical in a region moving towards decentralised and renewable power generation.
“Energy security and smart grid integration are essential to Kenya’s energy future,” says Oriwo. “Our technologies enable flexibility, resilience, and control so clients can manage grid fluctuations and the unpredictability of renewable sources.”
A long-term commitment
ACTOM Kenya serves a diverse client base, from national utilities to private developers and industrial plants. The company’s local presence and growing regional reach reinforce its position as a long-term partner in East Africa’s energy transformation.
“Through our participation at Power & Energy Africa Kenya 2025, we reaffirmed our commitment to sustainable energy development in the region,” Oriwo says. “We’re here to deliver real, measurable energy solutions that support growth.”
For more information visit: www.actom.co.za
