Africa's Green Infrastructure Partner

Power the Future.
Build it Responsibly.

Hencod Solutions delivers world-class electrical infrastructure and telecommunications systems that are engineered for resilience, designed for sustainability, and built to last generations across Africa and beyond.

120+
Projects Delivered
18
Countries Served
94%
Renewable Energy Integration
12yr
Industry Experience
What We Do

Three pillars of a sustainable future.

01 β€” Green Telco

Green Telecommunications

Low-carbon connectivity infrastructure engineered for Africa's demanding environments, from urban cores to remote rural communities.

  • Solar-powered telecom towers & base stations
  • Fibre optic network design & deployment
  • Rural last-mile connectivity solutions
  • Network energy efficiency audits
  • 5G-ready passive infrastructure
02 β€” Sustainable Electrical

Sustainable Electrical Systems

Clean electrical engineering from generation to distribution, prioritising renewable integration and long-term grid resilience.

  • Solar PV system design & installation
  • Hybrid power systems & battery storage
  • MV/LV switchgear & distribution boards
  • Industrial & commercial wiring
  • Energy auditing & optimisation
03 β€” Infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure

End-to-end project management for large-scale infrastructure projects that form the backbone of modern economies.

  • Greenfield substation design & build
  • Transmission line engineering
  • Data centre power systems
  • Smart building integration
  • Government & utility-scale projects
PORTFOLIO

At a glance

Automation and Control

Automation and Control

Infrastructure Stability

Infrastructure Stability

Sustainable Electrical

Sustainable Electrical

Telco Green

Telco Green

Client confidence

Trusted partnerships across every delivery

"Hencod delivered a complete telecom and power package that met our sustainability goals without compromising performance. Their team was responsive, professional, and deeply knowledgeable about local markets."

DN OkothInfrastructure Director, GreenNet

"The sustainable electrical design and execution was seamless. Hencod's approach reduced our energy costs and improved system reliability across critical sites."

Amina YusufOperations Lead, EastPower

"Their Telco Green solutions helped us expand coverage while staying within our environmental commitments. A trusted partner for high-impact projects."

Joseph NjorogeNetwork Strategy, TeleServe
Our Story
Telco Green β€” Sustainable networks built for Africa

Built on purpose.
Powered by principle.

Built on purpose. Powered by principle.

Hencod Solutions was founded on a simple but radical idea: that Africa's energy and connectivity deficit could be solved without replicating the carbon-heavy models of the past. Our journey began with a clear purpose β€” to deliver engineering excellence that transforms industries and communities across Africa. From our headquarters in Nairobi, we've expanded our footprint throughout Kenya, Zambia, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda, providing innovative, reliable, and safe solutions that stand the test of time.

Driven by a passion for precision and progress, we combine technical expertise with regional insight to meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Every project we undertake reflects our core values: efficiency, reliability, and safety β€” principles that define how we work and how we build trust with our partners.

Our Leadership

The Visionaries Behind Hencod

Bob Henry

Bob Henry

Founder & CEO

Visionary leader with 15+ years in green infrastructure and sustainable engineering across Africa. Passionate about transforming the continent's energy landscape.

Candesia Hope

Candesia Hope

Chief Technology Officer

Engineering innovator driving our technical excellence. Specializes in telecom infrastructure and renewable energy systems with proven track record across 3 countries.

Higgins Lincoln

Higgins Lincoln

Chief Operating Officer

Operations strategist ensuring project excellence and sustainable growth. Expert in large-scale infrastructure delivery and team leadership across multiple regions.

Emily Molax

Emily Molax

Chief Financial Officer

Financial strategist driving sustainable growth and investment optimization. Specializes in infrastructure finance and capital management across emerging markets.

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

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Environmental Stewardship

Every decision we make β€” from material selection to project logistics β€” is evaluated through an environmental lens. Our projects target a minimum 70% reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions versus conventional alternatives.

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Engineering Excellence

Our multidisciplinary engineering teams combine international best practices with deep local knowledge. We hold ourselves to the highest global standards β€” IEC, IEEE, and ISO β€” while ensuring every solution is perfectly calibrated for its specific context.

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Community Partnership

We believe that meaningful infrastructure is built with communities, not just for them. Our projects include mandatory local employment targets, skills transfer programmes, and stakeholder engagement frameworks from day one.

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Reliability & Safety

A 12-year LTIFR below the industry average and a 99.2% project on-time delivery rate speak louder than any claim. We build systems that don't fail, because the communities that depend on them cannot afford failure.

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Global Vision, Local Depth

With teams and partners across 18 countries, we bring global capital, global standards, and global relationships to every project β€” while maintaining the cultural intelligence and regulatory knowledge that only genuine local presence can provide.

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Continuous Innovation

Our in-house R&D unit continuously evaluates emerging technologies β€” from advanced energy storage to AI-driven grid management β€” ensuring that the infrastructure we build today is ready for the demands of tomorrow.

Our Journey

Milestones that matter.

2013

Founded in Nairobi

Hencod Solutions incorporated in Kenya with a founding team of 6 electrical engineers committed to sustainable infrastructure development across East Africa.

2015

First Solar-Telecom Project

Completed our landmark 120-tower solar-hybrid telecom infrastructure project in rural Tanzania, connecting 340,000 people to reliable communications for the first time.

2017

ISO 9001 Certification & West Africa Expansion

Achieved ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and opened our first West African office in Lagos, Nigeria.

2019

International Project Win

Secured our first international contract outside Africa β€” a hybrid power system for a UN peacekeeping facility β€” establishing Hencod as a credible global operator.

2021

100th Project Milestone

Celebrated the delivery of our 100th infrastructure project across 14 countries, with cumulative renewable capacity installed exceeding 80 MW.

2024

Strategic Global Partnerships

Formalised partnerships with leading international engineering firms and multilateral development banks, positioning Hencod as a go-to delivery partner for continent-scale infrastructure programmes.

Our Reach

Numbers that tell a story.

120+
Projects successfully delivered across energy, telecom, and infrastructure sectors
80 MW
Cumulative renewable energy capacity installed across client portfolios
18
Countries with active operations, projects, or registered partnerships
2M+
People with improved access to power and connectivity through our projects
Insights & Perspectives

The Hencod
Knowledge Hub

Engineering insights, sustainability reports, and industry perspectives from Africa's leading green infrastructure team.

Hybrid solar power system
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Electrical Systems

Hybrid Power Systems: The Smart Choice for Off-Grid Industrial Sites

Combining solar, battery, and generator backup isn't just environmentally sound β€” it's the most economically rational choice for remote operations in 2026.

Candesia Hope, CTO
May 28, 2026
Electrical substation infrastructure
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Infrastructure

Why Substation Design in East Africa Demands a Different Approach

From soil conditions in the Rift Valley to monsoon-season load spikes, African infrastructure engineers face unique constraints that textbooks rarely cover.

Higgins Lincoln, COO
May 15, 2026
Telecom antenna tower
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Telecom

Last-Mile Connectivity: Reaching Africa's 400 Million Unconnected

The final kilometre of connectivity is the most expensive and most important. Here's how we're solving it with community-owned fibre and solar micro-networks.

Hencod Editorial
May 3, 2026
Green sustainability and ESG
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ESG & Sustainability

Our 2025 Sustainability Report: 80 MW Installed, 2M Lives Impacted

We're proud to share our annual impact data β€” and to be transparent about where we still have work to do on our journey to net zero operations by 2030.

Emily Molax, CFO
Apr 20, 2026
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  • Electrical Systems 8
  • Infrastructure 10
  • Sustainability & ESG 7
  • Industry News 5
  • Company Updates 4
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Work With Us

Build something
that outlasts you.

At Hencod, your work doesn't just advance a career β€” it powers hospitals, schools, and businesses across a continent. We are hiring engineers, project managers, and innovators who want their work to mean something.



Our Culture

Innovation. Ownership. Impact.

The Hencod Way

We don't hire people to fill roles.
We hire people to solve problems that matter.

Our flat structure means your ideas reach leadership fast. Our global footprint means your skills are constantly growing. And our mission means your Monday mornings feel different from everyone else's.

Radical Ownership

Every Hencod team member leads something meaningful. Whether you're a fresh graduate or a senior engineer, you will own a piece of a real project from day one. We don't have a culture of spectators.

Cross-Border Teams

Our projects span 18 countries and our teams are equally diverse. You'll collaborate with engineers from Kenya, Egypt, South Africa, Europe and beyond β€” building both global competence and genuine friendships.

Continuous Learning

Annual individual L&D budgets, access to international conferences, mentorship programmes, and our internal 'Hencod Academy' ensure your technical edge never dulls.

Sustainability Is Our Work

You won't need to add environmental credentials to your portfolio. When you work at Hencod, every project you deliver is a credential β€” because sustainability isn't a department here, it's the entire point.

Why Hencod

Benefits built for builders.

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Competitive Compensation

Market-leading salaries benchmarked quarterly, with performance bonuses tied to project outcomes.

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International Travel

Meaningful site exposure across multiple countries for engineers and project teams.

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L&D Budget

Annual training allowance for certifications, courses, and professional memberships.

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Comprehensive Healthcare

Full medical, dental, and optical coverage for you and immediate family members.

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Sabbatical Programme

Paid sustainability sabbaticals for senior staff to explore green tech innovations globally.

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ESOP Participation

Employee share option programme β€” grow with the company you help to build.

Open Positions

Current Opportunities


Senior Electrical Engineer β€” Power Systems
Full-TimeNairobi, KEElectrical
Telecoms Infrastructure Project Manager
Full-TimeLagos, NGTelco
Renewable Energy Systems Engineer
Full-TimeCape Town, ZAGreenpower
Business Development Lead β€” West Africa
Full-TimeAccra, GHCommercial
EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Manager
Full-TimeRemote / TravelSafety
Graduate Engineer β€” Rotational Programme
GraduateMultiple LocationsEngineering
Project Enquiry

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extraordinary together.

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Let's start
a conversation.

Whether you have a project in mind, a partnership proposal, or simply want to understand how Hencod Solutions can help β€” our team is ready to engage.

Contact Information

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General Enquiries

info@hencodsolutions.co.ke

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+254 715 220 038

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Our Offices

Where to find us.

Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ
Ruaraka Manoti Centre
Off Outering Rd, 4th Floor
Nairobi, Kenya

+254 715 220 038
Regional Office
Lagos, Nigeria πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬
Victoria Island Business District
Adeola Odeku Street
Lagos, Nigeria

+234 800 456 789
Regional Office
Cape Town, South Africa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦
Century City, Ratanga Junction
Century Boulevard
Cape Town, South Africa

+27 21 000 1234
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