Cabinet Secretary for Energy Commissions Yocean Group Transformers for Kenya Power 15 January 2025 Yocean Group marked a significant milestone on 15 January 2025 when the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Hon. Opiyo Wandayi, visited the company’s manufacturing facility for the commissioning of Yocean Group’s transformers for Kenya Power. The visit highlighted Yocean Group’s role as a Kenyan manufacturer of distribution transformers and metering solutions. Since its establishment in 2016, the company has focused on innovation, technology transfer and the production of transformers and electricity meters that meet Kenya Power’s specifications and standards. The commissioning represents a step forward in strengthening Kenya’s energy infrastructure through locally manufactured, high-quality products and reinforces Yocean Group’s commitment to supporting the country’s industrialization agenda.

Yocean Group Strengthens Industry Partnerships to Support Kenya’s Manufacturing and Energy Goals 15 January 2025 Yocean Group’s transformer commissioning brought together key industry stakeholders, including representatives from Kenya Power and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), highlighting the importance of partnerships in growing Kenya’s manufacturing sector. KAM Chief Executive Mr. Tobias Alando lauded Yocean Group for its commitment to sustainable industrial growth, in line with the national vision of increasing manufacturing’s contribution to 20% of Kenya’s GDP by 2030. As a member of KAM under the Energy, Electrical and Electronics sector, Yocean Group remains committed to Kenya’s industrialization agenda through job creation and technology-driven manufacturing solutions. The company looks forward to continued collaboration with industry stakeholders as it works to support Kenya’s future with sustainable, innovative and locally made energy solutions.

Yocean Group Advances Local Skills and Manufacturing Capacity in Kenya’s Energy Sector 15 January 2025 Yocean Group is strengthening local participation in Kenya’s energy manufacturing sector through continued investment in Kenyan talent and technical capacity. Speaking during the Cabinet Secretary’s visit, Managing Director and CEO Mr. Yu Yang highlighted that more than 95% of Yocean Group’s workforce is Kenyan. Local engineers, technicians and professionals play a leading role across the company’s production operations. This focus on local talent supports Yocean Group’s objective of manufacturing transformers and metering solutions in Kenya while meeting global standards. The company says its investment in people, technology and production capability forms an important part of its contribution to job creation, skills development and technology-driven manufacturing.

Government Highlights the Importance of Local Energy Manufacturing During Yocean Group Visit 15 January 2025 The visit by Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Hon. Opiyo Wandayi, to Yocean Group’s manufacturing facility underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening local manufacturing and reducing reliance on imports in Kenya’s energy sector. During the engagement, the Cabinet Secretary commended Yocean Group’s efforts to build local capacity in transformer production and emphasized the importance of homegrown manufacturing in supporting Kenya’s energy sustainability goals. The engagement also reflected the importance of collaboration between government and local manufacturers in building a stronger energy sector. Yocean Group continues to position innovation, technology transfer and local production at the centre of its contribution to Kenya’s industrial development.