SUSTAINABLY SPEAKING AFRICA

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Welcome to Sustainably Speaking Africa. A podcast about reshaping narratives around sustainability and climate action in Africa. This podcast is brought to you by The Kenya Climate Innovation Center and is made at SemaBOX. Join us for this and other episodes as we talk to industry leaders, Frontline communities and the innovators who are accelerating the progress towards a greener sustainable future.   Welcome again to Sustainably Speaking and as always please like share and subscribe! For more information about us and our work please log on to https://www.kenyacic.org/

  1. Energy Efficient Appliances, Rural Transformation & Africa's Energy Future with Emmanuel Aziebor

    Jun 4

    Energy Efficient Appliances, Rural Transformation & Africa's Energy Future with Emmanuel Aziebor

    Connecting people to electricity is not enough. Emmanuel Aziebor, Senior Director, Africa at CLASP, explains why productive use, efficient appliances, and smarter financing are what truly move the needle on Africa’s energy future. If you found this conversation valuable, please like and share it with your network. Share your thoughts and reflections on our socials or by commenting down below. Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to stay updated on new episodes. Keep up-to-date with us: Facebook: https://bit.ly/2uAvsda X: @KenyaCIC LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2Egf7kl  Website: http://www.kenyacic.org/

    42 min
  2. Africa United_ Why Africans Must Move Forward Together with Ndidi Nwuneli

    Jun 2

    Africa United_ Why Africans Must Move Forward Together with Ndidi Nwuneli

    Ndidi Nwuneli explores why Africa’s biggest opportunity lies in speaking with one voice, strengthening coordination across countries and institutions and building shared approaches to trade, leadership and development. If you found this conversation valuable, please like and share it with your network. Share your thoughts and reflections on our socials or by commenting down below. Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications to stay updated on new episodes. Keep up-to-date with us: FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2uAvsda TWITTER: @KenyaCIC LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/2Egf7kl  WEBSITE: http://www.kenyacic.org/

    32 min
  3. Money Markets and Mindsets_ William Asiko on Africas Development Pathways

    May 25

    Money Markets and Mindsets_ William Asiko on Africas Development Pathways

    On the sidelines of the AfricaXchange 2026, William Asiko sat down on the Sustainably Speaking Africa podcast and shared insights on Africa's development pathways. If you enjoyed this video please "like" and "share" it with your friends to show your support for this course. If there's something you'd like to see us discuss, tweet us about it @kenyacic. Make sure to also subscribe and hit the notification bell so that you can be the first to know each time we upload a new video. Keep up-to-date with us: FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2uAvsda TWITTER: @KenyaCIC LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/2Egf7kl  WEBSITE: http://www.kenyacic.org/

    32 min
  4. From Waste to Wealth_ Supporting Circular Economy Enterprises with Christine Mbaabu

    May 11

    From Waste to Wealth_ Supporting Circular Economy Enterprises with Christine Mbaabu

    In this episode, we dive into the growing importance of the circular economy and what it truly takes for enterprises in this space to scale and achieve long-term impact. We are joined by Christine Mbaabu, Programme Manager at Kenya Climate Innovation Center, an organisation playing a key role in supporting innovative green enterprises. We explore how circular economy businesses are being nurtured, the challenges they face in scaling, and the support systems that are helping them move from promising ideas to fully impactful, market-ready solutions. From financing and capacity building to ecosystem support, this episode unpacks what it really means to build sustainable businesses that not only reduce waste but also create economic opportunity and environmental value. If you're interested in sustainability, green innovation, entrepreneurship, or the future of Africa’s circular economy, this episode offers valuable insights into what is working and what still needs to evolve. If you enjoyed this video please "like" and "share" it with your friends to show your support for this course. If there's something you'd like to see us discuss, tweet us about it @kenyacic. Make sure to also subscribe and hit the notification bell so that you can be the first to know each time we upload a new video. Keep up-to-date with us: FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2uAvsda TWITTER: @KenyaCIC LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/2Egf7kl  WEBSITE: http://www.kenyacic.org/

    42 min
  5. Turning Banana Trunks into Sanitary Pads _ The EcoBana Story by Lennox Omondi CEO Founder Ecobana

    Apr 27

    Turning Banana Trunks into Sanitary Pads _ The EcoBana Story by Lennox Omondi CEO Founder Ecobana

    What if agricultural waste could solve a real-world problem? Lennox shares his journey from idea to impact, highlighting the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned while building EcoBana into a solution-driven enterprise. His story is a powerful example of how sustainability, entrepreneurship, and creativity can come together to solve everyday problems. In this episode, we discuss: If you enjoyed this video please "like" and "share" it with your friends to show your support for this course. If there's something you'd like to see us discuss, tweet us about it @kenyacic. Make sure to also subscribe and hit the notification bell so that you can be the first to know each time we upload a new video. Keep up-to-date with us: FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2uAvsda TWITTER: @KenyaCIC LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/2Egf7kl  WEBSITE: http://www.kenyacic.org/

    31 min

  6. Mar 30

    Getting Funded_ Navigating Climate Finance and Investor Expectations

    What does it take for a climate startup to secure investment in Africa? In this episode of Sustainably Speaking Africa, we sit down with Caroline Chepkwony, Investor at Okavango Capital, to explore the growing landscape of climate finance and investment in Africa. Caroline shares valuable insights from an investor’s perspective , breaking down how decisions are made, what makes a startup stand out, and where the biggest opportunities lie within Africa’s climate innovation space. If you enjoyed this video please "like" and "share" it with your friends to show your support for this course. If there's something you'd like to see us discuss, tweet us about it @kenyacic. Make sure to also subscribe and hit the notification bell so that you can be the first to know each time we upload a new video. Keep up-to-date with us:  FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2uAvsda TWITTER: @KenyaCIC LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/2Egf7kl WEBSITE: http://www.kenyacic.org/

    21 min

  7. Mar 16

    The Case for Energy Access and Efficiency in Africa: Insights from CLASP’s Martha Wakoli

    Not every career in sustainability starts with a clear path sometimes it begins with curiosity and grows into impact. In this episode, Martha Wakoli shares her journey into sustainability and how CLASP is helping startups build solutions for a greener future.  We also dive into the work that CLASP is doing globally to support clean energy access, strengthen sustainable technologies, and help innovative startups scale solutions that improve lives while protecting the planet. If you enjoyed this video please "like" and "share" it with your friends to show your support for this course. If there's something you'd like to see us discuss, tweet us about it @kenyacic. Make sure to also subscribe and hit the notification bell so that you can be the first to know each time we upload a new video. Keep up-to-date with us: FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2uAvsda TWITTER: @KenyaCIC LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/2Egf7kl  WEBSITE: http://www.kenyacic.org/

    23 min
  8. Africas Green Future: Ernest Chitechi speaks on Innovation Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

    Feb 16

    Africas Green Future: Ernest Chitechi speaks on Innovation Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

    Africa’s green future won’t be imported  it will be built by African innovators and entrepreneurs. In this episode we sit down with Ernest Chitechi, Head of Corporate Affairs, Communications and  Moderation Lead at the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) and explore the role of innovation, entrepreneurship, and communication in shaping Africa’s green future. He breaks down how innovation, storytelling, and sustainability can drive real climate impact. If you enjoyed this video please "like" and "share" it with your friends to show your support for this course. If there's something you'd like to see us discuss, tweet us about it @kenyacic. Make sure to also subscribe and hit the notification bell so that you can be the first to know each time we upload a new video. Keep up-to-date with us: FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2uAvsda TWITTER: @KenyaCIC LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/2Egf7kl  WEBSITE: http://www.kenyacic.org/

    38 min
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Welcome to Sustainably Speaking Africa. A podcast about reshaping narratives around sustainability and climate action in Africa. This podcast is brought to you by The Kenya Climate Innovation Center and is made at SemaBOX. Join us for this and other episodes as we talk to industry leaders, Frontline communities and the innovators who are accelerating the progress towards a greener sustainable future.   Welcome again to Sustainably Speaking and as always please like share and subscribe! For more information about us and our work please log on to https://www.kenyacic.org/

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