Takatena - About us

From Local Pyrolysis to National Impact

Tackling Kenya's waste management crisis, we will utilize advanced waste-to-energy technology in our pyrolysis plants. Our first plant in Nanyuki, set for 2024, initiates a countrywide plan for local-scale facilities. This strategy reduces logistics, promotes local by-product sales, and fosters collaboration with town authorities. By 2035, we aim to process 10% of Kenya's waste, supply 3-4% of its electricity, and return over 240,000 tons of biochar to the soil annually, boosting environmental sustainability.

Meet the Team

Felix von Heland

CEO
Felix is the founder of IoT firm Wrlds Technologies and real estate firm Heland REAL in Sweden as well as Kilima Gardens, a B&B in Nanyuki, Kenya. Felix holds a MBA from Stockholm University and has 12+ years experience working with finance, management and strategy.
Festus Mutuku

CFO
Festus is the CFO of Entumoto Safari camp and has 10+ years in financial management. Based out of Nairobi and well connected with regulatory agencies, Festus is key to navigating the complex Kenyan bureaurcacy. Festus is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Master in Tax Law from KESRA.
Richard Muriuki

COMMUNITY MANAGER
Richard is a project and construction manager as well as a community elder in Nanyuki. Known for his trustworthiness, structure and social skills, Richard is the perfect manager on site and local enabler. Richard has 30+ years leading teams and has worked with Felix since 2018.

Karl von Heland

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Through his work with solar energy farms in Sweden and his deep involvement in Kenyan policy making, Karl has a wide set of skills and networks that are important for Takatena. Karl is a Board member at Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association , Chairman of Helios Nordic Energy and Director of Entumoto Safari Camp.
Maggie Hobbs

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maggie is a marketing expert, entreprenuer and super connector from Nanyuki, Kenya. With her big interest in local and national politics, Maggie has deep insight into how things are run and decided. Maggie is a Director at Tambuzi rose farm, Founder of connectivity firm Mawingu and is working to electrify the Kenyan motocycle industry.