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30 Oct 25

AWEIK AT 9: Nine Years of Empowering Women and Transforming Kenya’s Energy and Extractives Sector

AWEIK AT 9: Nine Years of Empowering Women and Transforming Kenya’s Energy and Extractives Sector Nine years ago, a group of visionary women came together with one bold mission- to amplify the voices of women in Kenya’s energy and extractives sector. Their goal was simple yet transformative: to create a…

30 Sep 25

Africa’s Voice at the Global Stage: Reflections from UNGA 80 and Climate Week NYC

Africa’s Voice at the Global Stage: Reflections from UNGA 80 and Climate Week NYC This September, New York became the stage for two critical global gatherings: the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) and Climate Week NYC 2025. Leaders, civil society, and industry convened to confront urgent global challenges:…

30 Sep 25

AWEIK Women in Energy and Extractives Series: Linda Were

AWEIK WOMEN IN ENERGY AND EXTRACTIVES SERIES In conversation with Linda Were Experience and Career Trajectory With your over 12 years of experience in international development, focusing on environmental and social risk management, what defining moments have shaped your career? How have these experiences influenced your approach to ESG due…

12 Sep 25

Beyond the Hard Hat: Why Mental Resilience Must Be at the Core of Energy & Extractives

Beyond the Hard Hat: Why Mental Resilience Must Be at the Core of Energy & Extractives The conversation around sustainability in the energy and extractives sector often focuses on technology, environment, and governance. Yet, one critical dimension is frequently overlooked; mental wellness. Recognizing this gap, the recent AWEIK webinar “Beyond…

02 Sep 25

AWEIK at the Forefront of Africa’s Green Transition

AWEIK at the Forefront of Africa’s Green Transition Africa stands at a critical juncture. Despite being home to 18% of the world’s population, hosting some of the largest deposits of green transition minerals, and holding 60% of global renewable energy potential, the continent continues to face a deep energy and…

25 Aug 25

A Milestone for the Artisanal Mining Sector: UN Recognition of IC-ASM

A Milestone for the Artisanal Mining Sector: UN Recognition of IC-ASM The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector has achieved a historic milestone. The International Council for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (IC-ASM) has been formally recognized in the newly released UN Guidance for Action on Critical Energy Transition Minerals by…

22 Aug 25

AWEIK Women in Extractives Series: Faith Furaha

AWEIK WOMEN IN ENERGY AND EXTRACTIVES SERIES In conversation with Faith Furaha With your extensive academic background in Mining Engineering, along with your experience in academia, what defining moments have shaped your career? How have these experiences influenced your approach to mining operations, and industry leadership? A defining moment for…

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…

Updates and News

AWEIK AT 9: Nine Years of Empowering Women and Transforming Kenya’s Energy and Extractives Sector

Africa’s Voice at the Global Stage: Reflections from UNGA 80 and Climate Week NYC

AWEIK Women in Energy and Extractives Series: Linda Were

Beyond the Hard Hat: Why Mental Resilience Must Be at the Core of Energy & Extractives

AWEIK at the Forefront of Africa’s Green Transition

A Milestone for the Artisanal Mining Sector: UN Recognition of IC-ASM

AWEIK Women in Extractives Series: Faith Furaha

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

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

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

The Association for Women in Energy and Extractives in Kenya

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