Schneider, Mitsumi boost East Africa’s power resilience

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has appointed Mitsumi Distribution as an official distributor for its Secure Power solutions in East Africa

This partnership will enhance Schneider Electric’s regional presence, giving channel partners increased access to its power resilience solutions amid growing demand for data centres and digital infrastructure.

Powering East Africa?

Mitsumi Distribution, headquartered in Kenya, operates across Pan-Africa and the Middle East with nearly 30 years of experience. The company has a strong track record in enterprise, volume, and telecom distribution, managing 45 vendor partnerships across 36 countries. Having previously partnered with APC, a brand acquired by Schneider Electric in 2007, Mitsumi is well-positioned to support the expansion of Schneider Electric’s Secure Power portfolio across Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

As East Africa continues to invest in ICT infrastructure, reliable power solutions remain a key requirement. Schneider Electric’s Secure Power portfolio meets this demand with a comprehensive range of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), cooling systems, and edge computing solutions.

Ratnakar Vandanapu, business unit head at Mitsumi Distribution, expressed, “We are excited to expand our partnership with Schneider Electric, bringing industry-leading Secure Power solutions to the East African channel marketplace. Our deep market expertise, strong logistical capabilities, and established relationships with over 3,200 reseller partners make us well-positioned to support the growing need for reliable power solutions in the region.”

Ben Selier, vice-president, of secure power, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric, said, “Schneider Electric is committed to enabling the digital transformation of East Africa through sustainable and resilient power solutions. Partnering with Mitsumi Distribution allows us to efficiently serve customers in the region with our innovative Secure Power portfolio, ensuring uptime and business continuity for critical infrastructures.”

With a modern 100,000-square-foot logistics hub in Jebel Ali, Dubai, and a robust network of partners, Mitsumi Distribution is set to enhance the availability and deployment of Schneider Electric’s Secure Power solutions across East Africa.