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Eng. Sally Musonye

Eng. Sally Musonye

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Visionary Power and Energy Engineer | Driving Sustainable Solutions for Global Impact

  • Education

    • University of Nairobi

      2009 - 2014
      Bachelor's Degree Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  • Experience

    • Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd - Member of the SAFAL Group

      Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
      Graduate Trainee

      As a Graduate Trainee , my roles included developing HR policy documents for different departments, focusing on creating a value chain proposition. Additionally, I supported direct sales and customer service functions to meet annual targets and enhance customer satisfaction.

    • Kenya Power

      Sept 2015 - now

      I lead the design, development, and management of efficient and reliable power systems. Focused on improving electricity supply reliability, efficiency, and sustainability for the benefit of citizens and economic development. As a Senior Assistant Electrical Engineer in Power System Design and Development, I was responsible for delivering high-quality designs, ensuring compliance, and optimizing electrical infrastructure. As a Junior Assistant Electrical Engineer in Power System Design ,I contributed to the design process, data analysis, and project management activities by assisting in designing electrical systems, analyzing power system data, preparing documentation, staying updated with industry trends, supporting project management, ensuring compliance, collaborating with team members, and developing technical skills. As a Trainee at Kenya Power, I gained comprehensive experience and understanding of the organization through rotational assignments across departments, assisting in project planning and execution, data analysis for decision-making, identifying operational improvements, collaborating with teams, participating in training programs, staying updated with industry regulations, and delivering presentations to stakeholders.

      • Power System Design and Development Engineer

        Oct 2021 - now

      • Senior Assistant Electrical Engineer in Power System Development

        Jan 2019 - Sept 2021

      • Junior Assistant Electrical Engineer in Power System Design

        Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

      • Management Trainee - Electrical

        Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company

      Sept 2023 - Oct 2023
      TechWomen 2023 Fellow

      Professional Mentorship Fellowship at the utility

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IEEE Africa subcomitee Young Professional member

      IEEE Africa
      May 2019

    • Electrician License - A1

      Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority
      Jan 2024

    • Introduction to IoT

      Cisco
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • IEEEmadC judges lead 2018

      IEEE
      Jan 2018

    • Enterprise Risk Management

      Kenya Power
      Jan 2019

    • Managing Depression in the Workplace

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • T1 - T3 Solar PV Technician

      Strathmore Energy Research Centre
      Jul 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Eng. Sally Musonye
      IEEE MGA Diversity and Inclusion Award IEEE Dec 2022 Exemplary leadership in promoting and strengthening diversity and inclusion within Kenya and globally
    • Awarded to Eng. Sally Musonye
      Presidential Commendation - Trailblazer Award Government of Kenya - Ministry of Public Service and Gender Mar 2022 In recognition of the contribution made in mentoring women and girls into STEM subjects
    • Awarded to Eng. Sally Musonye
      Africa Queen of Energy Award - Philanthropy Category - Dec 2021 Awarded to women in energy champions across Africa. The recognition was due to my community service initiatives under AshGold Africa in empowering girls and women in rural communities.
    • Awarded to Eng. Sally Musonye
      YALI EA - Power Africa Young Women in African Power Leadership Program YALI East Africa and USAID 2020 Leadership program for young women leading transformative programs within the power sector across East Africa
    • Awarded to Eng. Sally Musonye
      Excellence award for outstanding performance Kenya Power 2018 Awarded for exemplary service in the implementation of the last mile connectivity program in Kitui County. TI was instrumental in growing the energy access rate from 21% to 24% in 2018
    • Awarded to Eng. Sally Musonye
      Founding Chair- IEEE Kenya Women In Engineering IEEE Jun 2016 To promote women engineers and scientists with the aim of facilitating recruitment and retention in technical disciplines globally.
    • Awarded to Eng. Sally Musonye
      Paneslist - IEEE WIE International Leadership Conference IEEE Women in Engineering May 2016 Topic: Women in STEM: An International PerspectiveAs a panelist in the international conference, the empowerment track provides an opportunity to inspire our colleagues to excel in their ventures.The session involved looking at the statistics of women who have pursued careers in STEM across different continents and trying to understand why the numbers vary. As much as the statistics are different, the various reasons attributed to the low numbers cut across similar factors.How… Show more Topic: Women in STEM: An International PerspectiveAs a panelist in the international conference, the empowerment track provides an opportunity to inspire our colleagues to excel in their ventures.The session involved looking at the statistics of women who have pursued careers in STEM across different continents and trying to understand why the numbers vary. As much as the statistics are different, the various reasons attributed to the low numbers cut across similar factors.How can we then embrace opportunities in STEM and benchmark ourselves with the best? We discussed challenges in STEM that may hinder progression, Identified opportunities that women can embrace and shared our experiences from the different continents.We indeed are the change that we hope to see in our society. Show less
    • Awarded to Eng. Sally Musonye
      Paper Presentation - 2nd best student Institution of Engineers of Kenya May 2014 The paper highlighted on the reduction of power loss n the transmission network by conductor optimization. This if implemented on the Kenyan network would realize a significant saving on the transmitted power thereby ensuring a more reliable supply. The overall impact would be a significant reduction in the cost of power to the consumer.
    • Awarded to Eng. Sally Musonye
      EABL Scholar EABL Sep 2009 A beneficiary of the EABL Foundation program for education at the University of Nairobi.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Women in Engineering and Student Activities Coordinator

      Issued by IEEE Region 8 (Europe, Middle East & Africa)
      IEEE Region 8 (Europe, Middle East & Africa)Associated with Eng. Sally Musonye

    • Young Professional member

      Issued by IEEE on Feb 2013
      IEEEAssociated with Eng. Sally Musonye

    • East Africa Representative

      Issued by IEEE PES Women in Power on Mar 2022
      IEEE PES Women in PowerAssociated with Eng. Sally Musonye

    • Women in Engineering Lead

      Issued by IEEE Africa Council on Mar 2022
      IEEE Africa CouncilAssociated with Eng. Sally Musonye

    • Internal Communications Champion - Kitui County

      Issued by Kenya Power on Jan 2020
      Kenya PowerAssociated with Eng. Sally Musonye

    • Delegate Representative

      Issued by Stima Sacco Society Ltd on Jan 2021
      Stima Sacco Society LtdAssociated with Eng. Sally Musonye

    • Community Service and development officer at University of Nairobi

      Issued by Rotaract on Jan 2012
      RotaractAssociated with Eng. Sally Musonye

    • Founder and Chairperson Women In Engineering Affinity group

      Issued by IEEE Women in Engineering Kenya Section on Jun 2016
      IEEE Women in Engineering Kenya SectionAssociated with Eng. Sally Musonye

    • Chairperson- Kenya Chapter

      Issued by IEEE Power & Energy Society on Jan 2020
      IEEE Power & Energy SocietyAssociated with Eng. Sally Musonye

    • Treasurer

      Issued by IEEE Kenya on Jan 2019
      IEEE KenyaAssociated with Eng. Sally Musonye

    • Local Organizing Committee and Registration Chair

      Issued by IEEE Power Africa Conference on Jan 2020
      IEEE Power Africa ConferenceAssociated with Eng. Sally Musonye