https://mukaza-engineering.com/

Regions:
  • Eastern Africa
Countries:
  • Burundi
  • Rwanda
Organisation type:
    Energy Service Providers
    Engineering, Procurement, Construction
    Product Sales & Distribution Companies
    Project Developers
    Technology Suppliers & Innovators
Technology type:
    Energy Storage
    Solar PV
Business model:
    Commercial & Industrial Use (C&I)
    Dealers & Distributors
    Fee-for-Service
    Installers & Contractors
    Operation & Maintenance Providers
    Pay-as-you-go & Leasing
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MUKAZA Engineering Company

MUKAZA Engineering Company (MEC) is a women-led Burundian firm driving sustainable development through a vertically integrated model. Managing the entire project lifecycle, from international procurement to technician training, MEC focuses on last-mile delivery while bridging energy gaps via strategic international partnerships, deploying VeraSol-certified SOLARUN solar home systems, high-efficiency BURN clean cooking stoves, and OMNIVOLTAIC electric motorcycles and tricycles powered by autonomous solar charging stations.

Targeting rural, peri-urban, and urban households alongside women-led cooperatives, MEC overcomes economic barriers through microfinance partnerships and financing through the Soleil Nyakiriza project (FESEC) via the World Bank. A grassroots network of trained female agents drives community outreach, while dedicated local technicians ensure long-term after-sales maintenance through the dedicated Solarun Repair Centre located at MEC’s office. Backed by partners such as the World Bank and soon EEP Africa, MEC scales renewable energy, displaces hazardous fuels, and fosters green economic empowerment across Burundi.