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We are honoured to announce that Umeme Sense  will be an Exhibition Partner  at the upcoming IEEE Tech X Nyeri 2025 , taking place from 29th to 31st October 2025  in Nyeri, Kenya . Themed “Smart Technology: Unlocking the Future of AIoT in Africa’s Smart Revolution,”  this flagship youth innovation and technology summit will bring together students, researchers, startups, and professionals to explore the future of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (AIoT)  in d

We’re proud to announce that our Co-Founder, Mercy Runo , has been selected to speak on Green Entrepreneurship in Africa  at GITEX GLOBAL 2025  the world’s largest tech & AI expo, happening 13–17 October 2025  in Dubai .   As a finalist in the IEEE Region 8 Entrepreneurship competition , Mercy will showcase how Umeme Sense is redefining renewable energy with smart metering and REC monetization tailored for Africa. This platform gives her the opportunity to pitch in front of g

In today's world, the focus on renewable energy has never been greater. With climate change posing significant threats, solutions like...

Umeme Sense will be featured tonight on TV47’s Daily Report  at 9:00 p.m. , with our very own Mercy Runo  sharing Umeme Sense’s vision for a sustainable and inclusive green future. The segment will dive into the urgency of green skills  for Africa’s youth and explore how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive climate action and job creation. Mercy will share her experiences from Umeme Sense’s journey, a story of transforming renewable energy access through technology, inno

At Umeme Sense , we are committed to being part of conversations that shape the future of sustainable energy in Africa.  We are proud to announce that our Co-founder & CEO, Mercy Sheila Otuko , will be joining the upcoming IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Kenya Chapter  and IEEE PES Multimedia University Student Branch Chapter   World Panel Discussion on Energy and Sustainability ,  a dialogue bringing together visionary leaders, innovators, and young professionals driving c

Exciting news from Malaysia! Umeme Sense is thrilled to announce that we emerged as the 2nd place global winner  under the WePower Track  at the prestigious IEEE YESIST12 (Youth Endeavours for Social Innovation using Sustainable Technology) 2025 competition! Representing Africa on the global stage, our Co-founder Mercy Sheila Otuko  presented Umeme Sense , an intelligent energy monitoring solution transforming how communities engage with renewable energy and climate finance.

Happy International Women's Day poster from Umeme Sense On this International Women in Engineering Day , Umeme Sense celebrates the brilliant women engineers  driving change across Africa through affordable and accessible renewable energy innovations . From designing smarter solar systems to pioneering digital solutions for clean energy finance, women continue to lead the way in creating a sustainable and inclusive energy future . Their creativity, resilience, and leadership

We are thrilled to share that Umeme Sense  has secured 3rd place  at the prestigious IEEE Africa Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 Startup Pitch Competition !  Even more exciting, Umeme Sense will now represent Africa on the global stage  at the IEEE YESIST12 Global Finals in Malaysia , a remarkable opportunity to showcase African innovation in clean and inclusive energy solutions. This milestone marks a significant step in our journey to revolutionize how energy is monitored, mon

We are thrilled to share that Umeme Sense  emerged as the winner of the GreenTech Innovation Award  at the Connected Africa Summit 2025 , organized by the ICT Authority of Kenya . As part of this prestigious event, our team had the opportunity to exhibit our innovation  and take part in a panel discussion on Green Technology , where we highlighted how Umeme Sense is bridging renewable energy monitoring with global climate finance through digital Renewable Energy Certificates

We’re excited to announce that Umeme Sense  will be exhibiting at the Startup Festival 2025 , taking place from 4th to 6th June  at the Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, Nairobi !  The Startup Festival brings together Africa’s most promising innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs  for three days of inspiration, networking, and collaboration. As part of the exhibition, Umeme Sense  will showcase how our technology is revolutionizing renewable energy production, monitoring,

We are proud to share that Umeme Sense  was recognized with the Best Prototype Award  at the 31st Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) International Convention ; a landmark gathering of engineers, innovators, and industry leaders shaping Africa’s technological future. Our co-founder, Mercy Sheila Otuko , had the honor of presenting Umeme Sense ,  a smart energy monitoring innovation designed to improve industrial energy efficiency  while promoting access to affordable and