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Run by GWNET, CCA and SEforALL

2023 Women in Clean Cooking Mentorship Program

The 2023 Women in Clean Cooking Mentorship Program, co-organised by the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA), Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET), marked the third edition of this initiative, supporting early to mid-career women in the clean cooking sector. Increasing access to clean cooking is crucial for promoting gender equality, tackling climate change, and enhancing the health and safety of women. Additionally, this fast-evolving sector presents numerous employment opportunities for women.

This year’s program featured its largest cohort yet, with 90 participants from Africa, Asia, and Haiti, all bringing diverse expertise to the program. Each mentee was paired with a carefully selected mentor based on their career aspirations, facilitating a year-long exchange designed to foster professional growth and development.

View Mentees in this programme:

Abigael Okoko, Senior Associate, EED Advisory, Kenya
Ange Vanessa Ouegoum Talla, Carbon Project Manager, S2 Services, Cameroon
Ann Wanjiru Ndegwa, Senior Carbon Financial Analyst, BURN Manufacturing, Kenya
Beatrice Akello, Marketing Officer, Biogas Solutions Uganda Limited, Uganda
Bernice Nere Charles, CEO, Cosmos Solution, Haiti
Betty Ndiwa, Marketing Coordinator, Sistema.bio, Kenya
Carmen Manuel Augusto, Communications Manager, Mozambique Women of Energy, Mozambique
Cecilia Naa Aforkor Laryea, Research and Policy Analyst, 75inQ, Ghana
Charlotte Kanyange, Assistant Manager, DelAgua Group, Rwanda
Concepta Atieno Ojwang, Founder, Keyo Technovation, Kenya
Diana Nkunu, Assistant Engineer, Ministry of Energy, Ghana
Dorcas Ajide Odunayo, Research Assistant, African Network of Young Leaders for Peace and Sustainable Development, Nigeria
Druscilla Nakitende, Sales Director, Green Bio Energy Ltd, Uganda
Emily Bolo, Associate Researcher, Africa Research and Impact Network, Kenya
Esther Manohar, Project Officer, WWF India, India
Ethol Amanda Natukunda, Founder Alma’h Gardeners’ Village and Volunteer, Fridays For Future Uganda, Uganda
Faustina Naba, Doctoral Student, Seoul National University, Ghana
Grace Olajide Olanike, Business Development, Jawura Environmental Services Limited, Nigeria
Grace Wanjiru, Co-founder and Director of Operations, Global Agricultural Solutions, Kenya
Granny Mmantho Lesiamang, CEO, Clauseph BioFuels, Botswana
Irene David-Arinze, Creative Lead, LIDA Network, Nigeria
Jackline Jepkogei Kemboi, Environmental Consultant, Green Spec Consultancy, Kenya
Joselyne Fugeu Nguelo, Research Intern, Renewable Energy Development Center Algeria, Cameroon
Joy Nteh, Sales Team Lead, Kwara, Burn Stove Nig Ltd, Nigeria
Jyoti Malik, Marketing and Sales Officer, Indian Biogas Association, India
Karen Too, Carbon Operations Project Coordinator, BURN Manufacturing, Kenya
Leah Jepkemboi Cheboi, Carbon Projects Delivery Officer, d.light, Kenya
Linda Obiero, Lecturer, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Magdalene Nguli, Principal Renewable Energy Officer, Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, Kenya
Maria Samson, Field Support Officer, C-Quest Capital, Tanzania
Marie Florence Cyiza, District Manager, DelAgua Group, Rwanda
Marie Mediatrice Uwirora, District Manager, DelAgua Group, Rwanda
Martha Waraga Gakuru, Grants and Fundraising Officer, Lean Energy Solutions, Kenya
Mary Seleina Alukaya, Energy Fellow, Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders, Kenya
Mercy Chilumba, Director, Anric Gas Technology, Tanzania
Mercy Kyalo, CEO, Feion Green Ventures Ltd, Kenya
Mercy Masanga, Marketing, Communications and Business Development Associate, Grant Thornton Advisory East Africa Limited, Tanzania
Meredith Muthoni Njenga, Head of Electric Finance, BURN Manufacturing, Kenya
Monica Maccarthy, Project Officer, Ministry of Energy, Ghana
Moyinoluwa Gbede, Communications Manager, The Development School Africa, Nigeria
Moyo Makanjuola, Managing Director, Tangram Energy, Nigeria
Mwansa Makubalo, Consultant, Investment Readiness Limited, South Africa
Najula Nancy Lokope, Assistant Energy and Environment Officer, Lotus Kenya Action For Development Organisation, Kenya
Naomi Bakimi Agwaza, Ginger Extension Agent, Agrolog Ltd, Nigeria
Neha Sharma, Environmental Consultant, The World Bank, India
Nour Alnajjar, Regional Energy and Environmental Specialist, UNICEF – NORCAP, Jordan
Oluwakorede Ebunoluwa Odesanya, E&PS – Catering Graduate Intern, ExxonMobil, Nigeria
Osato Osemwingie, Founder, El Gazelle Kilishi, Nigeria
Palesa Nkaile, Project Development Officer, Mos-Sun Clean Energy Technologies, Lesotho
Pauline Namutebi, Program Director, Dharmic Uganda, Uganda
Peninah Mwende, Carbon Officer, BURN Manufacturing, Kenya
Petronila Adhiambo, Environment Assistant, National Environment Tribunal, Kenya
Philomena Mitalo, Program Officer, Clean Cooking Association of Kenya, Kenya
Promise Msampha, Business Development and Livelihood Officer, Umunthu Plus, Malawi
Purity Wanjiku Kahoru, Global Technical Training Project Specialist, Sistema.bio, Kenya
Ranisha Basnet, Energy Expert, UNHCR Kenya/NORCAP, Nepal
Rashida Sibawei, National Service Personnel, Ministry of Energy, Ghana
Rebecca Longechel Ekunoit, Renewable Energy Officer, Research and Innovation, Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, Kenya
Reema Alashgar, Clean Cooking Project Manager, Oil Sustainability Program – Ministry of Energy, Saudi Arabia
Rita Robert Otu, CEO, Beau Haven Farms, Nigeria
Rosaline Mumbi Njogu, Carbon Development Lead, Nature Kenya, Kenya
Ruth Wambui Wambugu, Memberships and Partnerships Officer, Clean Cooking Association of Kenya, Kenya
Safiatou Mariko, Doctoral Student, West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), Mali
Sandrine Kakuze, Assistant Manager, DelAgua Group, Rwanda
Sesilia Pauli Temu, Environmental Expert, Gilsun Technologies, Tanzania
Sharon Chepkoech, Graduate Student, Chuka University/Sauti Kenya, Kenya
Sharon Mukami Gitaari, Founder, Hydrogen Nexus Hub, Kenya
Sharon Naa Atswei Annan, Project Officer, Ministry of Energy, Ghana
Shruti Sharma, Research Analyst, Council on Energy, Environment and Water, India
Sivakeerthana Senthilkumar, Associate Researcher, Ré- Centre for Exploratory Research, India
Sofia Mumo, Carbon Operations Intern, BURN Manufacturing, Kenya
Sophia Nyabando Mogeni, Territory Sales Manager, BURN Manufacturing, Kenya
Sophia Wangari Kigera, Operations Associate, C-Quest Capital, Kenya
Stella Clemence Sembua, Electrical Engineer, Peakey International Consulting Engineering, Tanzania
Susan Kangai Mutembei, Intern – Project Officer, Ngece Rinjeu Foundation, Kenya
Syeda Sarah Gilani, Manager, Programs, Climate Chain Consulting, Pakistan
Sylvia Njeri Muriithi, Mechanical Engineering Student, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology’s Center for Energy Studies, Kenya
Tabitha Achieng, Project Intern, Green Cooking Fund – GIZ, Kenya
Victor Jummai Tela, Co-founder and CEO, Topcity Agrihub, Nigeria
Victoria Edeha-Anthony Ogheneyome, Project Coordinator, Climate Leadership Fellowship, Nigeria
Wezzie Ngoma, Programs Manager, Green Impact Technologies, Malawi
Witness Wilson Kalemera, Finance and Administration Manager, Energy and Livelihood for Community (ELICO) Foundation, Tanzania
Yvette Umurungi, Consultant, YVE Consultant Rwanda Ltd, Rwanda
Zulykhat Bukola Wasiu, Graduate Student, Pan African University Institute Of Water and Energy Sciences (PAUWES), Nigeria

View Mentors in this programme:

Aatifah Latief, Sustainable Energy Facilitation Professional Officer, City of Cape Town, South Africa
Adwoa Etsiwaa Sey, Board Chair Ghana, Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Fuels, Ghana
Aida Ben Hassen Trabelsi, Researcher, The Research and Technology Centre of Energy, Tunisia
Akullo Lillian, Qualitative Research Analyst, Innovations for Poverty Action, Uganda
Alawiyya Baba Musa, Co-founder, Arewa Women Initiative For Climate Change Advocacy And Environmental Sustainability, Nigeria
Alex Theran, Director of Sustainability, Mandulis Energy, Uganda
Anindita Dutta, Assistant Research Professor, University of Chicago, United States
Anita Shankar, Scientist, Johns Hopkins University, United States
Anita Yadav, Associate Project Director, Grameen Foundation India, India
Ann Tanui, Deputy Director, County Government Bomet, Kenya
Anthonia Adenaya Huard, Regional Manager, West Africa, Business Sweden, Morocco
Awele Okigbo, Founder/CEO, Credo Advisory, Nigeria
Awuor Dorothy (Maureen) Otieno, Chief Executive Officer, Nyalore Impact Limited, Kenya
Béatrice Despioch, Co-founder and Co-director, Eco-charcoal Limited, Kenya
Bessem Enonchong, Managing Partner, Legit Energy Hub, Cameroon
Biraj Gautam, Chief Executive Officer, People, Energy and Environment Development Association (PEEDA), Nepal
Caroline Mwiti, Senior Officer Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Equity Group Foundation, Kenya
Catherine Mukobo, Chief Executive Director, ACERD asbl., Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cholet (Nyangoma) Atulinda, Founder, Agropedia, Uganda
Claire Kagga, Consultant, Renewable Energy Business Accelerator, Uganda
Cletus Sikwanda, Research Economist, Energy Regulation Board, Zambia
Daniel Siangla, Programme Assistant, Mercy Corps, Kenya
Sophie Jablonski, Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Coach, Dr Sophie Coaching, Luxembourg
Sabina Anokye Mensah, Chief Executive Officer, Anomena Ventures, Ghana
Edna Onyach, Business & Training Consultant, Nguzo Consultants Limited, Kenya
Elizabeth Muchiri, Gas Business Consultant, Prestige Gas Solutions, Kenya
Elly Odhiambo, Training and MEAL Coordinator, Clean Cooking Association of Kenya, Kenya
Emily Ochanda, Marketing and Services, Total Kenya Limited, Kenya
Etulan Ikpoki, Regional Manager, Anglophone West Africa, BURN Manufacturing, Nigeria
Fabian Mwoshi, Sales Consultant, Oil & Gas, Kenya
Fadeke Ayoola, International Director, Agrifund Management Center, Belgium
Farhatul Zannat, Assistant General Manager and Head of Finance, ATEC, Bangladesh
Fred Ishugah, General Manager – Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, Kenya
Gbadebo Odularu, President, African Finance and Economic Association, United States
Girum Abebe Mamo, Senior Bioenergy Energy Study and Technology Identification Expert, Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia
Gloria Boafo-Mensah, Researcher, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Ghana
HellenMary Wanjoya, Project Captain, Smart Synergies Africa, Kenya
Ilitongo Kaywala, Policy Advisor – Alternative Fuels and Technologies, USAID Alternatives to Charcoal Project, Zambia
Jackbed Gakii Mugo, Renewable Energy Consultant, Public Service Commission, Kenya
Jackson Godfrey Mungoni, Country Director, Namene, Zimbabwe
Jackson Mutegeki, Bioenergy Technician, Centre for Research in Energy & Energy Conservation, Uganda
Jacquelyn Sagasta, Operations Specialist, C-Quest Capital, United States
Jesselyn Malimata, Project Manager, Apricum – The Cleantech Advisory, Germany
Joseph Hwani, Energy Expert, UNHCR, Zambia
Katrin Harvey, Secretary General, Foundations Platform F20, Austria
Laura J. D. Toledano, CEO & Founder, Vestal Energy Consultants Ltd., Uganda
Laura Patel, Global Technical Advisor, Clean Cooking, SNV, Kenya
Liesel Prinsloo, Co-Founder and Executive, MammaGaia Energy PTY, South Africa
Lindsay Umalla, Director, Country Transitions, Market Strengthening, Clean Cooking Alliance, Kenya
Madrin Maina, Director – East Africa, Sistema.bio, Kenya
Maitreyi Karthik, Deputy Programme Manager, Centre for Science and Environment, India
Maria Kottari, Principal Consultant, Technopolis Group, Netherlands
Mariam Karanja, Energy Advisor – Enabling Environment, GIZ, Kenya
Monika Noshin, Senior Funding Manager, ATEC, Bangladesh
Nancy Mwari, Green Growth and Climate Change Officer, Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Kenya
Ncobile Nkosi, Lecturer, North-West University, South Africa
Nitisha Agrawal, Founder & Director, Smokeless Cookstove Foundation, India
Nkechi Cynthia Okenwa, Founder & President, Women in Energy and Economic Sustainability Initiative, Nigeria
Omonigho Erigha, Senior Energy Policy Advisor, Clean Energy Policy Institute, Nigeria
Peter Njuguna, Programs Manager MNCH, FP, Gender, Environmental Conservation, National Organization of Peer Educators, Kenya
Polly Stebbings, Climate Finance Manager, UpEnergy, United Kingdom
Rene Uwamugirimfura, Project Coordinator, Green Utility for Africa, Rwanda
Risha Mal, Assistant Professor, National Institute of Technology Silchar, India
Rocío Correia, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Consultant, Germany
Rosemary Olive, International Program Coordinator, The Berkeley Initiative for Transparency in Environmental Science (BITES) Africa Program, Ethiopia
Ruse Moleshe, Founder, Energy Solutions Consulting PTY, South Africa
Ruth Samuel, Director, Mumoni & Kyso Energy Saving Stoves, Kenya
Sadikshya Aryal, Program Manager, Renewable Energy Confederation of Nepal, Nepal
Sanjidaa Hoque, Assistant Vice President, Infrastructure Development Company Limited, Bangladesh
Saumu Ismail, Program Coordinator, Kenya Climate Innovation Center, Kenya
Saurabh Saraf, Co-Founder, OffsetFarm, India
Shakirat Animashaun, Founder and CEO, Enricher Fintech, Nigeria
Sharon (Wachuka) Kinyua, Administration and Liaison Coordinator, Electricity Sector Association of Kenya, Kenya
Sheetal Rastogi, Co-Founder, Lead – Strategy & Outreach, Finovista, India
Sonia (Bedi) Garcha, Senior Consultant, Vrutti – Livelihood Impact Partners, India
Sonia Zavesky, Director, Zavesky Consulting, Australia
Sophie Odupoy, Group Head of Public Affairs, KOKO Networks, Kenya
Soraya Jhagroe, Regulatory Specialist: Economic Regulation and Supervision, Energie Autoriteit Suriname, Suriname
Sylvia Herzog, Director, The Charcoal Project, United States
Sylviah Mwaura, Senior Associate Energy Access Finance, GreenMax Capital Advisors, Kenya
Tosin Somorin, Researcher in Circular Economy and Waste Management, International Water Management Institute, United Kingdom
Umar Mohammed, Clean Cooking Specialist, SEforAll, Nigeria
Vanessa Falkowski, Country Director, Cookstove Operations, C-Quest Capital, Angola
Victoria Komuhangi, Energy Efficiency Consultant, Uganda
Virginia Echavarria, Founder, Simoshi Limited, Uganda
Wendy Sanassee, Director of Haiti Operations, EarthSpark International, Haiti
Zainab Datti, Project Manager: Energy Sector Portfolio, Agence Française de Développement, Nigeria

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