Episodes

  • From Waste to Wealth_ Supporting Circular Economy Enterprises with Christine Mbaabu

    From Waste to Wealth_ Supporting Circular Economy Enterprises with Christine Mbaabu
    May 11 2026
    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.
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    42 mins
  • Turning Banana Trunks into Sanitary Pads _ The EcoBana Story by Lennox Omondi CEO Founder Ecobana

    Turning Banana Trunks into Sanitary Pads _ The EcoBana Story by Lennox Omondi CEO Founder Ecobana
    Apr 27 2026
    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:
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    31 mins
  • Getting Funded_ Navigating Climate Finance and Investor Expectations

    Getting Funded_ Navigating Climate Finance and Investor Expectations
    Mar 30 2026
    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.
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    21 mins
  • The Case for Energy Access and Efficiency in Africa: Insights from CLASP’s Martha Wakoli

    The Case for Energy Access and Efficiency in Africa: Insights from CLASP’s Martha Wakoli
    Mar 16 2026
    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.
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    23 mins
  • Africas Green Future: Ernest Chitechi speaks on Innovation Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

    Africas Green Future: Ernest Chitechi speaks on Innovation Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
    Feb 16 2026
    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.
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    38 mins
  • Carbon Markets 101: Joseph Wambugu , ECO Security Speaks on Africa's Green Gold .

    Carbon Markets 101: Joseph Wambugu , ECO Security Speaks on Africa's Green Gold .
    Feb 4 2026
    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.
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    30 mins
  • Africas Climate Ambition_ Joao Cunha on Renewable Energy Adaptation

    Africas Climate Ambition_ Joao Cunha on Renewable Energy Adaptation
    Feb 2 2026
    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 disparities between climate mitigation and adaptation, and highlights why financial innovation is urgent for the continent
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    27 mins
  • Why Sustainably Speaking Africa

    Why Sustainably Speaking Africa
    Jan 27 2026
    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 Dekker for an honest exchange on innovation, collaboration, and why sustainability works best when local context, lived experience, and real conversations come first.

    If you enjoyed this podcast 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.

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    58 mins