Carol amazing opportunities

Carol's Been Involved in Some Amazing Initiatives


Carol amazing opportunities

Carol with The British High Commissioner for Kenya, H.E Jane Marriott at EarthShot Prize Reception. Nairobi, Kenya. December 2022.

EarthShot Prize. Nairobi, Kenya. December 2022.

Carol presenting at Smart Cities World Expo Congress (SCWEC). Barcelona, Spain. November 2022.

Smart Cities World Expo Congress (SCWEC). Barcelona, Spain. November 2022.

Carol showcasing an E-Safiri charging station at Smart Cities World Expo Congress (SCWEC). Barcelona, Spain. November 2022.

Smart Cities World Expo Congress (SCWEC). Barcelona, Spain. November 2022.

Carol at Smart city innovations program Sponsored by GIZ, Kigali, Rwanda, 2021

Smart city innovations program Sponsored by GIZ, Kigali, Rwanda, 2021

Carol at Open Africa Power Fellowship, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019

Open Africa Power Fellowship, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019

Carol at Commonwealth Scholars farewell event at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London

Commonwealth Scholars farewell event at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London

Carol at Commonwealth Welcome Event for the 2017-2018 scholars, London, UK, November 2017.

Commonwealth Welcome Event for the 2017-2018 scholars, London, UK, November 2017.

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Nov, 2023

Inaugural Conference of the International Network on African Energy Transition

ENI and Luis university, Rome, Italy

At the inaugural conference of the International Network on African Energy Transition, which was organized by Eni in partnership with Luiss Business School Luiss School of Government, Carol participated as a panelist and discussed the priorities of Africa in the just energy transition.

Politicians and specialists in energy from Italy and Africa attended the event.

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Nov, 2023

Africa E-Mobility Week 2023 (AEW2023)

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol was acknowledged as a thought leader in the field of electric mobility, as evidenced by her invitation to the Africa E-mobility Week 2023. Her expertise in this developing field was highlighted by the request to discuss the future of e-mobility, with a particular emphasis on the decision between plug-in charging and battery swapping.

The event on November 1st-3rd in Nairobi not only emphasized the significance of the conversation but also the region's dedication to promoting environmentally friendly transportation options.

Carol was well-positioned to share her knowledge and viewpoints as a participant in this esteemed occasion, helping to shape the conversation about the future of e-mobility.

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Oct, 2023

Smarter Mobility Africa Summit

Johannesburg, South Africa

Carol participated as a speaker at the Smarter Mobility Africa 2023 summit for the 5th annual SMA summit.

As the CEO & Co-Founder of E-Safari Charging Ltd, she was involved in the Panel Discussion on Core Principles to Empower Women in Public Transport, which uncovers the deep-rooted challenges and how women can be empowered, given their significant roles as passengers, employees, or entrepreneurs in the public transport sector.

The other panelists were Glory Oguegbu, Expert Business Coach, Future Females Business School (Nigeria), Yolanda Mabuto, Global Energy Executive, BRICS Energy & Green Economy Group (South Africa), and Charlene Kouassi, Directrice, MovinÓn Lab Africa (Côte d'Ivoire).

Sep, 2023

Africa Climate Summit September 2023 (ACS23)

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol attended the launch of the African School of Regulation supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and other founding partners, such as the African Development Bank, GIZ, Government of Denmark, European Union, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and others.

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Sep, 2023

Off-grid Solar Systems: Towards sustainable and Scalable Business models.

Online

Carol served as a moderator at the Off-grid Solar Systems event hosted by the African School of Regulation, focusing on the theme "Towards Sustainable and Scalable Business Models."

In this capacity, she led a panel discussion featuring experts such as Grégoire Jacquot from Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), Yann Tanvez from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Albert Ng’ang’a from CrossBoundary Energy.

The presentation covered important topics including regulations, financing frameworks, and business plans related to Off-grid Solar (OGS). The discussion emphasized how important it is to plan electrification using an integrated approach for overall success and impact.

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Sep, 2023

P4G Colombia Summit

Bogota, Colombia

At the 2023 P4G Colombia Summit, Carol pitched E-Safiri's business plan to investors and influential members of the climate impact ecosystem.

She discussed the company's challenges, plans for scaling, and practical, invest-able solutions.

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Jun, 2023

Charging Standards For Electric 2 And 3 Wheelers

Italy

Carol was invited as a moderator during the panel discussion on charging standards for electric 2 and 3 wheelers in Africa organized by African EV. The panel comprised regulatory and policy experts from different regions in Africa:

  • Robert Njoroge, Senior Standards Officer, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
  • Eng. Francis Mensah, Ghana Standards Authority (ECOWAS) and Principal speaker for the Communication for Development Agency (CDA)
  • Johnson Marema, Southern Representative for African Electrotechnical Standardisation Commission (AFSEC)

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May, 2023

LUCE Awards

Italy

Carol participated as a panelist in the Lights for women award organised by the Florence School of Regulation to recognise and celebrate women working in the just energy transition. Read More...


April, 2023

Sustainable and Scalable Minigrid Business Models

Italy

Carol participated in the ASR talks on Sustainable and Scalable Minigrid business models alongside Clemencia Torres de Mästle Lead for the Global Facility for Mini Grids, Energy Sector Management Assistance Program, ESMAP, World Bank and Ignacio Perez-Arriaga Interim Director, African School of Regulation. Read More...

February, 2023

7th Mini Grid Action Learning Event

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol participated in the 7th Minigrid Action learning event in Nairobi, Kenya. The event brought together investors, developers and policymakers in the African minigrid industry. Read More...

2023

December 2022

EarthShot Prize

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol was invited by The British High Commissioner, H.E Jane Marriott OBE, at her residence for the Earthshot prize climate reception where the First Lady of Kenya, Rachel Ruto, and The British Government foreign secretary James Cleverly honoured the awardees, Roam Motors and Mukuru Stoves.

November 2022

Smart Cities World Expo Congress (SCWEC)

Barcelona, Spain

Carol represented e-Safiri at the Make-IT Africa, SCWEC 2022 where she showcased E-safiri's products and pitched at various side events.
SCWEC brought together business leaders from all over the world to discuss and learn the different ways to make our global cities smarter. Read More...

November 2022

Building Business Resilience Network for Women Owned Businesses

Online

Carol participated as panellist at the event organised by Transformational business network Africa. She spoke on her experiences as a female founder in Africa. Read More...

October 2022

House of Genius, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol was invited as a panellist to the inaugural House of Genius session, which was a collaborative event to mentor young start-ups in the industry; Cup of Uji and Nyathirart. Read More...

September 2022

The Economy of Francesco, Global Event

Assisi, Italy

Carol participated as one of the youth change makers at the EoF event for the first in-person meeting called by Pope Francis to help create an economy that gives life rather than alienate people from nature. Read More...

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May 2022

Sustainable Energy for All Forum

Kigali, Rwanda

Carol attended the Sustainable Energy for All Global Energy forum in Kigali Rwanda, where she spoke as an industry expert in infrastructure development and business lead at the Youth forum and Youth advocacy clinic organized by World Resource Institute, SE4All and PACJA. Read More...


Mar 2022

Women In Climate Action

Online

Having spoken at COP-26, Carol was invited as a speaker at the Women in Climate action organized by Leaving a Legacy where she spoke on the role of youth in climate change solutions. Read More...


Mar 2021

Future of Energy (E-Mobility and transport in Kenya)

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol was invited as a panelist at the Future of Energy (E-Mobility and transport in Kenya) NEMAWASHI event organized by Ikigai. Nairobi, Kenya. Read More...


2022

Nov 2021

COP-26: Role of Women and Youth in Clean Energy

Online

Carol had the honour of speaking at COP-26 Glasgow side event on the role of women and youth in the clean energy transition alongside Carlo Papa, Enel foundation Managing director, Damilola Ogunbiyi, SEforALL CEO and Tracey Crowe, SEforALL Chief of Staff.


Oct 2021

DAAD TU Berlin Alumni Seminar

Online

Carol moderated a panel discussing the potential of hydrogen and electric mobility in Africa at the DAAD TU Berlin university seminar on 28th October 2021.
Carol’s experience and expertise in the energy sector contributed to the dialogue and proposal of long-term transnational solutions that promote the energy revolution in Africa. Read More...


Oct 2021

Pre-COP-26 Side Event

Online

Carol presented the findings and recommendations of the African youth-led summit to high level stakeholders at pre-COP side event "Driving a just energy transition-leaving no youth behind".


Sep 2021

Climate Change And Renewable Energy Summit

Online

Carol was amongst young African energy leaders in the African-youth led summit "Climate change and renewable energy" where she presented on the role of women and youth in the just energy transition. She later presented the recommendations from this summit to high level stakeholders at COP 26 in Glasgow.


Aug 2021

IEEE Power Africa Conference 2021

Online

Carol presented alongside Luca Spinosa of Enel group at the IEEE Power Africa Conference 2021. She spoke on the impact of the Open Africa power in her career and as founder of E-Safiri.


Jul 2021

Women in Tech (WiT) at the Futuremakers Forum

Nairobi, Kenya

On 14th July 2021 Carol participated as a speaker and panelist in the Women in Tech (WiT) session at the Futuremakers Forum.
The focus for the Forum: "Unleashing the potential of young people to succeed in the future world of work" aims to highlight the emerging trends and frame how young people, clients and stakeholders can respond in a rapidly changing labour market.
Carol spoke on the strategies and policies embedded in E-Safiri's recruitment process in diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Read More...


Jun 2021

The Impact of OAP on Alumni's Careers

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol participated in the Open Africa Power Alumni Panel entitled “The impact of OAP on OAP Alumni's careers", on June 21st, 2021.
The event brought together five former participants to the OAP program, giving the opportunity to the current cohort of 90 delegates to get real and first-hand knowledge on how the OAP program could impact their lives and careers.
Carol spoke on her experience during the OAP program and how it has enabled her with new tools to further improve her career in the energy sector. Read More...


May 2021

East African E-Mobility Companies Conference

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol made a presentation introducing E-Safiri to the East African community. She also spoke on the importance of starting off right by ensuring gender inclusivity and diversity as core policies in the new sector.


2021

October 2020

Girls in Engineering (GN3) Fanusi Mentorship Program

September 2020

Commonwealth Scholarship Pre-Departure Briefing

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol presented to the 2020-2021 Kenyan Commonwealth Scholars who were about to leave for their postgraduate studies under the Commonwealth Scholarship.
She spoke on coping with academic work, travel, culture, accommodation, and living in the UK, in an effort to better prepare the scholars in their new journey.

January 2020

4th Annual Power Tech Conference

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol presented on the role of transmission utilities on renewable energy evacuation. She focussed on location and variability as two main challenges faced during this process.
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2020

November 2019

Enel Foundation Research and Innovation Symposium

Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya

Carol participated as a panelist in the symposium and discussed the role of the youth in solving the energy challenges we have in Africa.
She shared her insights about the open africa power initiative and presented her ideas on clean energy transition in the African continent.
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2019

March 2018

Commonwealth Day 2018

University of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Carol was a panelist where she discussed the role of the youth in energy for a sustainable commonwealth. She challenged the stereotypes about female engineers and how changing the common perceptions could increase interest of young people in STEM.
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2018

December 2017

Kenya Mining Forum

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol was an invited speaker at the conference where she spoke about the role of transmission utilities in providing access to affordable and reliable electricity for mining towns.

March 2017

Women in Energy and Extractives

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol was a speaker and panelist in the conference, where she addressed the challenges faced by women in the male-dominated field of engineering and extractives.
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January 2017

Modern Airports Africa Conference

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol was a speaker at the conference and addressed the role of transmission utilities in the future of aviation in Africa.
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2017

December 2016

Women in Energy Awards

Nairobi, Kenya

Carol was invited to participate as a Judge at the very first Women in energy awards Nairobi, Kenya.
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2016