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2022 Women in Clean Cooking Mentorship Program

The second edition of the Women in Clean Cooking (WICC) mentorship program, organised in partnership with the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), aimed to empower women as agents of change in the clean cooking sector. Expanding access to clean cooking has proven essential for advancing gender equality, addressing climate change, and improving women’s health and safety. This rapidly growing sector also offers a wide range of employment opportunities for women.

The 2022 WICC mentoring program trained 60 women across Africa, Asia, and Haiti—doubling the number of participants from the 2021 cohort. Through mentee-mentor pairings and knowledge-sharing webinars on topics such as finance, data, and personal branding, the program provided valuable support and skill development. The second cohort saw record participation from Kenya and Nigeria, reflecting the sector’s growth in these regions.

About SEforALL: Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an international organization that works in partnership with the United Nations and leaders in government, the private sector, financial institutions, civil society and philanthropies to drive faster action towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) – access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030 – in line with the Paris Agreement on climate. SEforALL works to ensure a clean energy transition that leaves no one behind and brings new opportunities for everyone to fulfill their potential. Visit website: Home | Sustainable Energy for All

About CCA: The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) works with a global network of partners to build an inclusive industry that can make clean cooking accessible to all. Established in 2010, CCA is driving consumer demand, mobilizing investment, and supporting policies that allow the clean cooking sector to thrive. Visit website: Our Mission & Impact | Clean Cooking Alliance

View Mentees in this programme:

Abena Ampontuah Karikari, Engineer at the Ministry of Energy, Ghana
Abhilasha Bhuju, Consultancy Delivery Responsible – Energy at Practical Action Consulting, Nepal
Adong Athian Athian Mawien, Project Manager at Sungate Solar Solutions, South Sudan
Alina Dangol, Environmental officer at People Energy and Environment Development Association, Nepal
Amanda Isidi, Product Manager at PowerUp TEECO, Uganda
Amina Ali, Group Project Coordinator at Ener-G-Africa, Malawi
Ansila Kweka, Product Researcher – Africa: Clean Cooking at PowerUP, Tanzania
Ashaba Kamahoro, Group Legal & Compliance Manager at KOKO Networks Limited, Uganda
Awo Mukhtar, Energy Specialist at Bikaac Energy, Somalia
Barbra Bulinda, Finance Officer at BioLite Holdings Kenya Limited, Kenya
Beatrice Gesisa, Innovation Analyst at Bboxx Capital Kenya Ltd, Kenya
Beryl Onjala, Researcher at the International Centre for Frugal Innovation Kenya Hub, Kenya
Bezawit Mekonnen, Project Manager at Ethiopia Electric Utility, Ethiopia
Carine Buma Lehtem, Professional Officer, Energy and Low Emission Development at ICLEI Africa – Local Governments for Sustainability, Cameroon
Chebet Viola, Group Coordinator at Bidhaa Sasa Company Limited, Kenya
Chhengheang Long, Project Manager at African Clean Energy, Cambodia
Chiamaka Charity Okoli, Business Development Associate Senior at Solar Sister Nigeria, Nigeria
Claire Agondeze, Marketing Manager at Potential Energy, Uganda
Dominica Una, Program Manager at Asteven Group, Nigeria
Dorcas Benson Yingami, Business Development Manager at Roshan Renewables, Nigeria
Emily Ngutah Mutea, Researcher at CETRAD, Kenya
Enid Nzisa Ngugi, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at Practical Action, Kenya
Esther Wanza, Energy Business Mentor at Energy 4 Impact, Kenya
Etumuka Amamize, Founder at REnalytics, Nigeria
Eunice Claire, Human Resource Manager at African Clean Energy, Kenya
Faida Zoubeda Uwase, Chief Operating Officer at Inkingi Eco ltd, Rwanda
Florence Nyawira Mutahi, Customer Service Representative at Burn Manufacturing Company USA LLC, Kenya
Ginika Okoroafor, Junior Advisor, Sustainable Energy Access, Nigerian Energy Support Programme at GIZ Nigeria, Nigeria
Halima Dube Sago, Customer Care Representative – Team Lead at BURN Manufacturing LLC USA, Kenya
Isioma Martins, Head of Operations at Strategic Energy Limited, Nigeria
Jacqueline Eshiwakwe Mushi, Chief Executive Officer at Pace Initiative for Smallholders, Tanzania
Jane Ekeh, Co-founder/Chief Operations Officer at Goods and Services 360 Ltd, Nigeria
Joan Kwamboka Mogaka, Business Mentor at Practical Action, Kenya
Josephine Atieno Obingo, Field Supervisor – Women in Energy Enterprises Kenya at Practical Action, Kenya
Kagoya Melanie Patience, Finance and Office Administrator at PowerUP, Uganda
Kalinda Magloire, CEO at SWITCH SA, Haiti
Kanchan Yadav, Project Manager at Carbon Impact Capital, India
Ketaki Kokil, Director at Ecosense Appliances Pvt Ltd, India
Leila Kateferi, CEO at KTF Concept, Burundi
Lilian Olajumoke Aremu, Business Manager at Green Energy Biofuels, Nigeria
Louise Williamson, Self-employed- Innovator and Manager at Sustainability Professionals (PTY) LTD, South Africa
Lucia Yah Paye-Layleh, Project and Environment Manager at Green Gold Liberia, Liberia
Madrin Maina, Technical Operations Manager – East Africa at Sistema.bio, Kenya
Magdaline Njeri Muigai, Project Officer (Professionalization of Improved Cookstoves) at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya
Monika Noshin, Funding Coordinator at ATEC Australia-International Pty. Ltd, Bangladesh
Naramath Lucas, Solar Trainer of Trainers & Field Officer at Rural Community Support Organization (RUCOSUO), Tanzania
Nora Jeanne Joseph, CEO at RADIKAL, Haiti
Oluwamayowa Oyenuga, Business Development Associate at Solar Sister Nigeria, Nigeria
Onyekachi Chukwu, Associate, Environment and Climate Action at Clean Technology Hub, Nigeria
Pauline Njeri Mwangi, Head of Carbon Credit Programmes at Mwangaza Light Limited, Kenya
Rhoda Akinyi Adipo, Category Assistant at d.light, Kenya
Ruth Oluwatomisin Olowosile, Executive Director at Sustainable Green Environment Initiative, Nigeria
Samora Teresia Sophia Raisa Atieno, Emerging Markets Shipping Manager at BioLite Holdings Kenya Ltd, Kenya
Sanjidaa Hoque, Manager at IDCOL, Bangladesh
Shruti Jaiswal, Impact Projects Executive at Renewagri Om Ecommerce Pvt. Ltd., India
Shruti Sharma, Senior Policy Advisor at International Institute for Sustainable Development, India
Shukurat Usman Abolaji, Accountant at Qwikgas, a subsidiary of Viridescent Limited, Nigeria
Susan Blixen Nderitu, Emerging Markets Procurement and Logistics Lead at BioLite, Kenya
Veronica Edeminam, Finance and Admin Manager at Cuso International, Nigeria
Zainab Abubakar, Technical Assistant to the Honorable Minister for National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme at National Social Investment Programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nigeria

View Mentors in this programme:

Adwoa Etsiwaa Sey: Board Chair at Ghana Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Fuels, Ghana
Aline de Oliveira: Volunteer Assistant at Grupo Mulheres do Brasil, Brazil
Anindita Dutta: Assistant Research Professor at the University of Chicago, India
Anna Chebet: Deputy Director at County Government Bomet, Kenya
Anthonia Adenaya Huard: Business to Government Practice Lead, EMEA at Business Sweden, Nigeria
Asha Khanal: Electrical Engineer at Nepal Electricity Authority, Nepal
Awele Okigbo: Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Credo Advisory, Nigeria
Bessem Enonchong: Managing Partner, Member of Expert Team, The Global LPG Partnership(GLPGP) at LEGIT ENERGY HUB, Cameroon
Betty Ikalany: CEO at Appropriate Energy Saving Technologies LTD, Uganda
Caroline Ochieng: Short-Term Consultant at the World Bank, Kenya
Caroline Wahu: Product Expert at SparkMeter, Kenya
Christine Eibs Singer: Director at REEEP – Investing in Clean Energy Markets, USA
Cletus Sikwanda: Economist – Research at Energy Regulation Board, Zambia
Dorothy Otieno: CEO at Nyalore Impact Limited, Kenya
Elizabeth Muchiri: Gas Business Consultant at Prestige Gas Solutions, Kenya
Emily Ochanda: B2B Project Manager at TotalEnergies, Kenya
Esméralda Sindou: Energy Economist, France
Estelle Roux-Stevens: CEO & Co-Founder at Mentorjam, the Netherlands
Esther Altorfer: Chief Strategy Officer at Sistema.bio, France
Fredrick Ochieng Ndege: Business Development Specialist at Light for the World, Kenya
Girum Abebe: Energy Analyst at the Ministry of Energy and Water, Ethiopia
Godfrey Katiambo: Impact Officer Marketing and Distribution at Bopinc, Kenya
Godiraone Goaletsa: BDS+ Advisor & Trainer- Climate Change Adaptation Enterprise Development at SEED: Promoting entrepreneurship for sustainable development, Botswana
Iwona Bisaga: Energy Access Research Consultant, Poland
Jackson Mutegeki: Lecturer at Nyabyeya Forestry College, Uganda
Joseph Hwani: Energy Expert (NORCAP) at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Zimbabwe
Julie Brown: Country Director (Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and South Sudan) at C-Quest Capital, USA
Juliet Mazera: Head of Legal at BSL Infrastructure Limited, Kenya
Kevin Okoth: Project Technical Specialist at GCF/GIZ/EnDev/DeKUT, Kenya
Laura Jimenez D. Toledano: Founder at Vestal Energy, Mexico
Lily-Versta Nyarko: Distance learning lecturer, University of Education Winneba Ghana, Ghana
Manjushree Banerjee: Freelance Author at Observer Research Foundation, India
Memory Mashingaidze: Co-Founder and Director at Tatanga Energy, South Africa
Nadia Emilienne Lalout: Deputy Co-Chair, Board Member & Outreach Lead for Africa at Lean In Equity & Sustainability, France
Ngozi Oyewole: Chairperson of the Board at Strategic Women and Youth Institute, Nigeria
Nitisha Agrawal: Founder & Director at Smokeless Cookstove Foundation, India
Nkechi Obi: Group Managing Director/CEO at Techno Oil Limited, Nigeria
Nsangu Siwale: Founder & Managing Consultant at KLYN Consulting, Zambia
Olasimbo Sojinrin: Chief Operating Officer at Solar Sister, Nigeria
Rachel Mwangangi: Assistant Director at Kitui County Government, Kenya
Radwa Tolba: Department Head, Human Resources Digital Transformation and Continuous Improvement at Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), Egypt
Reena Suri: Executive Director at India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF), India
Rene Uwamugirimfura: Project Coordinator at Green Utility for Africa, Rwanda
Robert Magori: Communications Manager at the AECF, Kenya
Rocio Perez Ochoa: Co-founder of Bidhaa Sasa, Spain
Rose Atkinson: Senior Portfolio Manager at Clean Cooking Alliance, UK
Rosemary Olive (Mama Africa) Mbone Enie: Chief Executive Officer at Salama Heritage Ecovillage (SHE) Africa, Cameroon
Rwaida Gharib: Senior Consultant at the World Bank Group, Egypt
Sabina Anokye Mensah: Chief Executive Officer at Anomena Ventures, Ghana
Sasmita Patnaik: Technical Assistance Facilitator and Gender Advisor, WE4F S/SEA RIH at Tetra Tech, India
Saumu Ismail: Energy Business Analyst at Kenya Climate Innovation Center, Kenya
Saurabh Saraf: Co-Founder at OffsetFarm, India
Shveta Sarin: Business Development Advisor at Shell Foundation, India
Thomas Ageebee: Assistant Chief Scientific Officer at the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Nigeria
Tiago Queiroz Santos: Energy Consultant at Your Savings, Portugal
Vanessa Falkowski: Country Director, Cookstove Operations at C-Quest Capital, Brazil
Vimal Kumar: Program Director at Finovista, India

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