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29 Apr 25

Amplifying Vital Voices of Women in the Energy and Extractives Sectors in Kenya – Mrs. Jane Muigai-Kamphuis

Amplifying Vital Voices of Women in the Energy and Extractives Sectors in Kenya Mrs. Jane Muigai-Kamphuis Mrs. Jane Muigai-Kamphuis is the Founder-Director of The Toolkit for Skills and Innovation, a leading social enterprise that transforms Africa’s vulnerable youth through skilling with technology and linkage to jobs. The Toolkit for Skills…

27 Mar 25

Amplifying Vital Voices of Women in Extractives in Kenya – Dr. Juliah Muriuki

Amplifying Vital Voices of Women in Extractives in Kenya Dr. Juliah Muriuki Dr. Juliah Muriuki’s career journey has been shaped by a series of defining moments, each paving the way for the next. Being part of the pioneering BSc class in Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering at JKUAT was a…

27 Mar 25

International Women’s Day 2025: A Report on Progress and Action

International Women’s Day 2025: A Report on Progress and Action March, widely recognized as Women’s History Month, is set aside to commemorate International Women’s Day, and we take a moment to recognize the incredible strides made in the fight for equality, representation, and inclusion of women across Kenya and the…

27 Mar 25

Unearthing Resilience: Women’s Golden hands defining the Future of Mining in Turkana

Alice Lourien, an artisanal miner going down a gold-mining shaft in Naduat, Turkana. Photo by Victor Wahome. Turkana County, a vast and arid region in northern Kenya is a land of contrasts. It is known not only for its rich culture but also as one among the few counties that…

26 Feb 25

AWEIK Women in Energy and Extractives Series – Naomi Githui

AWEIK WOMEN IN ENERGY AND EXTRACTIVES SERIES In conversation with Naomi Githui Advocate of the High Court of Kenya Naomi Githui, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with over 19 years of legal expertise, has carved a distinguished career in Kenya’s energy and extractives sectors. Her tenure in…

31 Jan 25

AWEIK Women in Energy and Extractives Series – Linda Khakali

AWEIK WOMEN IN ENERGY AND EXTRACTIVES SERIES In conversation with Linda Khakali Director, Nukkari Mining Company Linda Khakali, Director of Nukkari Mining Company, has had an inspiring journey in the energy and extractives sector. Her career began at the Council of Governors Secretariat, where she served as the Technical Lead…

31 Jan 25

AWEIK Women in Energy and Extractives Series – Beatrice Wangui

AWEIK WOMEN IN ENERGY AND EXTRACTIVES SERIES In conversation with Beatrice Wangui Mwanzia- AWEIK Mentee and Moyo Gems Beneficiary Beatrice Wangui Mwanzia is a 25-year-old gemstone miner and a value addition trainee at Taasisi ya Madini by Gemfund organization. She is also an AWEIK mentee, under the Moyo Gems program.…

Unleashing America’s Energy: Implications for Africa’s Energy and Mineral Landscape

January 20, 2025

Unleashing America’s Energy: Implications for Africa’s Energy and Mineral Landscape On January 20, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Unleashing American Energy,” signalling a significant shift in U.S. energy and mineral policies. The order prioritizes domestic energy production and non-fuel mineral development, while rolling back regulatory frameworks around renewable…