Kenyan Renewable Energy Leader Liz Mubari Honored with Power Gaga Award
NAIROBI, KENYA – December 8, 2025 – The Africa Queen of Energy Awards, celebrating its 10-year anniversary at the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences in Westlands, Nairobi, shined a spotlight on one of the continent's most dynamic champions for gender inclusion in the clean energy transition. Liz Mubari, the Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) Kenya Chapter Leader, was presented with the prestigious Power Gaga Award, recognizing her exceptional leadership and impact in building a thriving community of energy professionals.
The award ceremony, supported by a partnership with CLASP, highlighted individuals and organizations actively driving Africa towards a sustainable, equitable energy future. Mubari's recognition underscores the rapid and influential growth of the WiRE Kenya chapter, which has become the international organization’s fastest-growing chapter worldwide for two consecutive years.
Powering Progress: WiRE Kenya’s Unprecedented Growth
Mubari, alongside her chapter co-lead Akinyi Chemutai, have been instrumental in transforming the chapter into a powerhouse of knowledge sharing, networking, and direct engagement with cutting-edge clean energy technology. Their collective efforts have successfully built a diverse and active community of both women and men in Kenya's rapidly expanding energy sector.
Testimonial
How did it feel to receive the award?
I was so excited and truly honoured to receive the Power Gaga Award. I have spent a lot of time doing the work behind the scenes and so being recognized for these efforts was very humbling. This award has really reinforced my passion for creating inclusive spaces for women in energy and motivated me to continue advocating for a just clean energy transition in Africa.
-Liz Mubari, WiRE Nairobi Chapter Leader
From Solar Fields to Electric Mobility: A Focus on Real-World Impact
The success of the WiRE Kenya chapter is largely attributed to its commitment to experiential learning, moving beyond traditional networking events to offer unparalleled access to industry innovators. Under the leadership of Mubari and Chemutai, who is also the East Africa Lead for WiRE, the chapter has organized multiple high-impact field trips and engaging webinars.
Notable Chapter Activities Include:
Solar PV Project Tour: A visit to Momnai Solar’s PV project for Bamburi Cement, offering members a deep dive into industrial-scale clean energy generation.
Clean Mobility Insights: A behind-the-scenes look at Roam's manufacturing plant, focusing on the production of their innovative electric motorcycles and the future of sustainable transport.
Manufacturing and Innovation: Trips to ACTOM Kenya’s manufacturing plant and Burn Manufacturing to learn about their amazing work in clean cooking products and efficient technology.
These hands-on experiences, coupled with multiple engaging webinars, have been crucial in preparing the next generation of energy leaders in East Africa, offering practical skills and expanding professional networks.
The Global Climate Imperative
The recognition of leaders like Liz Mubari at events like the Africa Queen of Energy Awards is more than just a local success story; it is a critical component of the global effort to combat climate change. Empowering women in the energy sector directly correlates with accelerating the adoption of clean, sustainable energy solutions—a necessity for achieving global climate policy goals, including universal energy access and a transition to net-zero economies.
As Kenya continues to position itself as a renewable energy leader on the continent, the work of the WiRE Kenya chapter, spearheaded by Mubari and Chemutai, serves as a powerful model. It demonstrates that strategic, inclusive community building is an indispensable driver for economic empowerment, technological innovation, and ultimately, a more sustainable future for the world.
