Village Power Uganda (VPU) is proud to announce that Mr Ali Balunywa has joined the management team as Managing Director. Ali’s arrival adds a strong sales focus and completes VPU’s all-Ugandan management team. Mr Balunywa’s strong sales background in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Uganda positions VPU to further expand its reach within Uganda, critically, to last-mile customers in rural areas.
Village Power CEO, Thomas Huth, is excited by the strong local management talent and the strength that brings to expanding solar access in Uganda. “Solar, for Uganda, by Ugandans! We have always believed that the business in Uganda should be led by Ugandans and we have been able to assemble a strong local team. The 100% local management team positions VPU with an authentic, local focus on the last mile providing a relevant range of solar products and energy efficient appliances supported by top-notch after sales service. With his extensive experience across different sectors in Uganda, Ali will provide great leadership to the business.”
Mr Balunywa sees extraordinary potential in solar and its key role in increasing access to electricity for the majority of Ugandans, especially those living in rural areas. He says, “solar is the next big thing! Solar has the potential to really improve the standard of living and to move the dial in the achievement of the Ugandan Government’s target of universal electrification by 2040. VPU will be further pushing into the last mile to make our significant contribution to the achievement of this ambitious goal”. Prior to joining Village Power Mr. Balunywa worked as Sales and Distribution Director at Airtel Uganda and held various leadership positions with British American Tobacco and East African Breweries.
About Village Power Uganda: Energy is a fundamental need, and one cannot benefit from other modern improvements to the standard of living without access to electricity. VPU delivers reliable, affordable and accessible modern energy solutions to rural Ugandans. The company provides a broad range of Solar Home Systems (SHS) supported by PAYG and other consumer financing options to customers living off the electricity grid in Uganda. Each Village Power solar kit is professionally installed by a VPU technician and backed by on-site warranty. To date, Village Power Uganda has installed over 12,000 units across Uganda. Village Power Centres can be found in Kampala, Wakiso, Mbarara, Kabarole, Lwengo,Sembabule, Gomba, Mubende, Mukono, Jinja, Tororo, Lira, Oyam and Arua. Learn more at www.village-power.ug.