SUSTAINABLY SPEAKING AFRICA

In this conversation, recorded on the sidelines of Africa Exchange, Peter shares how his foundation is reshaping its approach to development, shifting from international intermediaries to local organizations on the ground. From 12% to 40% of funding redirected to local organizations. From aid dependency to locally-led solutions. From funder-as-expert to funder-as-equal partner. But this isn't just...

We sit down with Moki Makura, Executive Director of African No Filter, to discuss what Africa must build for itself in a changing global landscape. From the end of aid dependency to the rise of intra-African trade, Moki challenges us to rethink how we talk about the continent and how we talk to each other. We explore why mindset matters more than money, why Africans must invest in knowing each oth...

In this episode, we sit down with Kennedy Odede, CEO and Founder of SHOFCO, one of Kenya's largest community-led organizations, to talk about why Africa must stop waiting for outside solutions and start betting on itself. From growing up in Kibera to building a network of nearly 4 million members across 35 counties in Kenya, Kennedy speaks candidly about mindset, locally-led development, the failu...

In this episode, we explore why Africa's energy conversation must go beyond connections and infrastructure to focus on inclusion, productivity, jobs, and economic transformation. The discussion challenges conventional narratives around energy transition, arguing that Africa's priority is not simply moving away from high-carbon systems, but ensuring that more people can access reliable, affordable,...

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. Subs...

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...

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 notif...

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,...

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...

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...

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 innov...

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, story...

Africa holds one of the biggest opportunities in the global carbon market but how do we unlock it? In this episode, Joseph Wambugu, CEO of ECO Security, unpacks one of the most talked-about yet least understood climate opportunities on the continent , carbon markets.  He breaks it down and explains why they’re Africa’s green gold. If you enjoyed this video please "like" and "share" it with your fr...

Joining the conversation is Joao Cunha, the Division Manager for Renewable Energy at the African Development Bank (AfDB). With over two decades of experience in Mozambique, Angola, and Kenya, Joao offers expert perspectives on the state of renewable energy and the complexities of climate financing. The discussion unpacks the recent lifting of the logging ban in Kenya, explores the critical funding...

Why launch a sustainability podcast in Africa and why now? In this special episode, recorded live at the Sustainability Speaking Africa launch event, we open up the conversation on what inspired the podcast and the role it hopes to play in shaping more grounded, African-led sustainability dialogue. Moderated by Tobias Belle, the panel brought together Umuliza M. Njiru, Arik Karani, and William Dek...

In this episode of Sustainably Speaking Africa, we sit down with Bankole Oloruntoba, CEO of the Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC), for an in-depth conversation on building resilient climate innovation ecosystems across Africa.   Bankole shares insights into Nigeria’s evolving climate innovation landscape and unpacks the pivotal role Climate Innovation Centers play in supporting entrepreneur...

In this episode, we are joined by CPA Joseph Murabula, CEO of the Kenya Climate Innovation Center, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving climate response in Africa. We explore the continent’s push for climate sovereignty — Africa’s ability to define, finance, and lead its own climate solutions — amid persistent funding gaps and unequal access to global climate finance. Joseph shares insight...

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 futu...