Electrical & Solar Specialist · Nairobi, Kenya

Raziq
Muga
Swaleh

Technician · Trainer · Founder

Over a decade of hands-on expertise in electrical systems and solar energy — designing, installing, and training the next generation of green-energy professionals across East Africa.

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20+
Years experience
20
Credentials & awards
240
International training hours
Who I am

Bridging technical expertise
with lasting impact

Raziq Muga Swaleh
Est. 2001 · Nairobi

Raziq Muga Swaleh is a seasoned Electrical and Solar Energy Professional with over two decades of hands-on experience delivering high-impact technical solutions across Kenya. A dual-licensed electrical and solar PV specialist (EPRA C1 & T2), qualified educator, and institution-builder, he combines deep field expertise with a forward-looking commitment to clean energy and skills development.

In 2024, Raziq founded Adeskills Institute Kenya — a pioneering training institution designed to bridge the technical skills gap in electrical and solar energy across East Africa. Under his leadership, Adeskills has established partnerships with TVETs, vocational centres, and development organisations, delivering industry-aligned, hands-on curricula to the next generation of clean energy professionals.

On the international stage, Raziq was selected as an instructor representative for the Franco-Kenyan ADESK Cooperation Project — a prestigious initiative funded by the Embassy of France in Kenya and managed by France Education International, the cooperation agency of the French Ministry of National Education. In January 2025, he completed 240 hours of advanced training in Sèvres, France, gaining internationally recognised competencies in photovoltaic installation, educational engineering, and digital learning technologies including XROA, H5P, and the Moodle platform.

His local career spans roles at GAP Electric Co Ltd (2001–2018), The Toolkit Skills & Innovation Hub (2018–2023), and Gosse Electrical Co Ltd (2023–2024) — a trajectory marked by progressive leadership, technical excellence, and a consistent dedication to mentoring and workforce development. He holds qualifications from Zetech University, Strathmore Energy Research Center, OSH Academy, and Honoris United University, among others.

International Milestone
Selected instructor for the Franco-Kenyan ADESK Solar Project — 240 hrs advanced training in France, certified by France Education International · January 2025
National Milestone
Founded Adeskills Institute Kenya in 2024 — addressing the clean energy skills gap through practical, accredited training programmes across East Africa. Earlier work recognised for training & mentoring 1,000+ youth across 11 counties under the Safaricom Foundation Sponsorship Programme
Career Milestone
Over 20 years of sustained excellence in electrical engineering and solar systems — from field technician to project officer, solar sales specialist, and institute director
Location
52565-00100, Nairobi
Phone
+254 721 933 152
Email
adeskills@adeskills.co.ke
LinkedIn
Muga Raziq
Career

Professional experience

2024 — Present
Adeskills Institute Kenya
Founder & Director

Conceptualised and launched Adeskills Kenya to bridge the skills gap in electrical and solar installation. Designed experiential training curricula aligned to local market needs and global standards. Built collaborations with TVETs, vocational centres, and development partners. Leads fundraising, proposal writing, strategic planning, and public advocacy for youth empowerment in the technical trades.

In January 2025, completed an intensive 240-hour international instructor training programme in France under the Franco-Kenyan ADESK Cooperation Project, funded by the Embassy of France in Kenya and managed by France Education International — covering photovoltaic systems, augmented reality in electrical engineering, and the creation of online solar training modules using XROA, H5P, and Moodle.

Leadership Curriculum Design Stakeholder Engagement Resource Mobilisation XROA · H5P · Moodle Franco-Kenyan ADESK Project
2023 — 2024
Gosse Electrical Co Ltd
Solar Sales Technician

Conducted site assessments and feasibility analyses for solar installations. Provided customer education and consultation, generating leads and developing proposals tailored to client needs. Maintained compliance documentation and collaborated with installation teams to deliver end-to-end project success.

Site Assessment Sales Customer Relations Proposal Development
2018 — 2023
The Toolkit Skills & Innovation Hub
Project Officer

Led teams on complex solar installation projects — mounting panels, installing racking systems, running wiring, and configuring inverters. Developed and executed work schedules, managed resources, enforced safety procedures, and designed workplace-based technical training programmes. Delivered regular project reports and performance monitoring.

Solar Installation Team Leadership Training Design Safety
2001 — 2018
GAP Electric Co Ltd
Electrical Technician

Seventeen years developing and implementing installation designs across diverse projects. Built and led high-performing installation teams, providing ongoing training and mentorship. Specialised in circuitry and wiring, fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints.

Electrical Wiring Circuit Design Blueprint Reading Troubleshooting
Capabilities

Areas of expertise

⚡

Electrical Systems

  • Wiring & circuit design
  • Fault troubleshooting
  • Safety procedures
  • Testing & inspection
  • Blueprint reading
☀

Solar PV

  • Panel installation & maintenance
  • System design & sizing
  • Inverter configuration
  • Performance monitoring
  • Feasibility analysis
🏗

Working at Height

  • Scaffolding erection
  • Scaffolding inspection
  • Scaffolding certification
  • Rooftop installations
  • Height safety compliance
📋

Project Management

  • Work schedule development
  • Resource management
  • Team leadership
  • Stakeholder reporting
  • Budget oversight
🎓

Training & Education

  • Curriculum design
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Workplace-based training
  • Mentorship & coaching
  • Outcome monitoring
💻

Digital & eLearning

  • Moodle LMS administration
  • H5P interactive content
  • XROA augmented reality
  • Online module creation
  • Educational engineering
🤝

Business Development

  • Sales & lead generation
  • Proposal writing
  • Partnership building
  • Strategic planning
  • Market research
Credentials

Education & certifications

Government regulatory licences — EPRA
Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority · Kenya
C1 · Active
Electrician Licence
EPRA/EW/•••••
Authorised to carry out electrical installation work for connection to a three-phase supply at low voltage — up to four-storey residential and commercial buildings.
Issued
9 August 2024
Valid until
31 December 2026
Issued by Director, ERE · Verify at epra.go.ke
T2 · Active
Solar PV Technician Licence
EPRA/SPVT/•••••
Authorised to carry out installation, testing, inspection and commissioning of medium-size Solar PV systems — multiple modules up to 300Wp or multiple batteries including inverters.
Issued
7 May 2026
Valid until
6 May 2027
Issued by Director, ERE · Verify at epra.go.ke
Giganet Certified Installer
Giganet Backup Power Training
Giganet Networking Solutions Ltd · Cert No: GN-BKP-11-24-10001 · Issued 28 Nov 2024
Valid until
28 Nov 2026
International credentials
01
ADESK Franco-Kenyan Solar Energy Cooperation — Training Certificate
France Education International
French Ministry of National Education · Sèvres, France · January 2025 · Funded by the Embassy of France in Kenya
Module 1 · 60 hrs
Solar & renewable energies in France with partner schools & companies
Module 2 · 30 hrs
Virtualisation & augmented reality software in electrical engineering
Module 3 · 150 hrs
Creating online solar training modules (XROA, H5P, Moodle)
Certified competent in: photovoltaic installation · educational engineering · digital learning tools
02
Certificate of Training in France — PV Solar Energy
CEITEDI (Campus d'excellence international de la transition énergétique) · 16–27 October 2023 · Training of Trainers — solar PV design, installation, wiring, measurements & testing of electrical installations
03
ILO MOOC — Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL Essentials)
ITC — International Training Centre of the ILO · 31 Jan – 20 Feb 2022 · Co-financed by the Government of Netherlands (PROSPECTS) & Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Ref: 51455156
04
Essentials of Fire Safety Inspections
ITC — International Training Centre of the ILO · 1 April 2022 · Self-guided online course · Ref: 49076318
05
ComAp Academy — Certificate of Attendance
ComAp Academy · Nairobi, Kenya · June 6–7 · Signed by Martin Bednář, Sales Director
UK qualifications — City & Guilds
06
Technician Diploma in Electrical Engineering Theory
City & Guilds of London Institute · Awarded 16 July 2012 · Ref: 160712/8030-22/825196/VZH9571/M/23/11/73 · No: 606615253/80
07
Level 3 IVQ — Engineering Fundamentals 2 (Merit)
City & Guilds — Level 3 IVQ Technician Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering · Module Y/502/2606 · Awarded 1 February 2012
08
Level 3 IVQ — Electrical Power (Pass)
City & Guilds — Level 3 IVQ Technician Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering · Module H/502/2611 · Awarded 16 July 2012
09
T1/T2 Solar PV Training — Certificate of Completion
GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) & Strathmore University Energy Research Centre · 6–10 June 2022, Nairobi, Kenya · Signed by Director SERC & Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Safety & technical certifications
10
Scaffold Inspectors Course
Riskvine (HWSETA · SAIOSH · ISO 9001:2015 Certified) · US ID 263205 · Cert No: RV2020199 · Issued 1 January 2021 · Toolkit iSkills
11
Scaffold Erectors Course
Riskvine (HWSETA · SAIOSH · ISO 9001:2015 Certified) · US ID 263245 · Cert No: RV2020185 · Issued 1 January 2021 · Toolkit iSkills
12
Occupational Safety & Health Professional
OSH Academy · 132-hour online course · 2020
Awards & recognition
13
Letter of Recognition — Safaricom Foundation Sponsorship Programme
The Toolkit Skills & Innovation Hub · 31 December 2022 · Recognised for mentoring & training 1,000 vulnerable youth across 11 counties in Kenya · Signed by Marion Ngige, HR Officer
14
Appreciation — Top Youth Mentor, KYOEP Programme
The Toolkit iSkills Ltd · 31 July 2018 · Recognised as top youth mentor for training, industry linkage & mentoring of 71 youth in electrical & plumbing trades (Feb–Jul 2018) · First milestone project completed successfully
15
Certificate of Recognition — World Youth Skills Day 2020
Toolkit iSkills · 2020 · Awarded for outstanding contribution to Youth Mentorship and Leadership
16
21st Century Skills — Entrepreneurship Module
Honoris Online Academy / Honoris United Universities · 31 December 2021 · 3 courses: Entrepreneurship Mindset · Digital Marketing · Run a Business Plan
17
21st Century Skills — Personal Skills Module
Honoris Online Academy / Honoris United Universities · 31 December 2021 · 4 courses: Behavioral Intelligence · Critical Thinking · Design Thinking · Creativity
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together

Whether you are looking for a seasoned electrical and solar technician, a training partner, or a collaborator on clean energy initiatives — I would love to hear from you.

Phone
+254 721 933 152
Email
adeskills@adeskills.co.ke
LinkedIn
Muga Raziq
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