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21/08/2026

DANDORA VS MATHARE. THE DATE IS SET! ⚽♻️

10 October 2026 | Mazingira Day

We’re calling on partners, sponsors, exhibitors and like-minded organizations to come on board for the SOEA–NCCG Environmental Super Cup & Circular Economy Fair 2026.

Got a circular economy solution to showcase? Exhibit.
Want to support the Waste Segregation & Recycling Challenge? Partner.
Want to back the teams, awards or wider event? Sponsor.
Have skills, expertise or opportunities to bring? Join us.

🔥 Book your slot early and be part of the action.

More information, teams and event announcements are coming soon!

📩 [email protected]| [email protected] | [email protected]

📱 WhatsApp: +254 704 831 331
💬 Or DM us right here.

Let’s gear up, show up and support Dandora & Mathare!

18/08/2026

♻️⚽ Something big is taking shape in Nairobi!

The conversations have started. Communities in Dandora and Mathare are helping shape the journey towards the SOEA–NCCG Environmental Super Cup & Circular Economy Fair, happening on 10 October 2026, Mazingira Day.

And now, we are calling on partners to come on board.

Whether you want to partner, sponsor, exhibit, collaborate or bring opportunities directly to waste pickers and their communities, we would love to hear from you.

📩 [email protected]
💬 You can also DM us directly.

📅 Save the Date: 10 October 2026
📍 Nairobi

More information is coming as we build towards the Super Cup and the launch of our Community Environmental Champions Initiative (CECI).

Come, let’s make it happen.

15/08/2026

A weekend reflection on sustainable living and the partnerships that can help make it possible. 🌱

This week, led by our Founder and Executive Lead, Wangui Karanja and our Fundraising and Partnerships officer Ochieng, Square One Eco Africa had an insightful engagement with the National Council for Nomadic Education on Kenya (NACONEK), where we explored opportunities for collaboration between its basic education mandate and our Just & Equitable Energy Transition thematic area.

Our conversation focused on the connection between education, community engagement and clean energy, particularly for communities in ASAL and coastal areas.

We were especially pleased to learn about a steam cooking system being advanced for institutional cooking. Solutions such as this can contribute to improved energy efficiency, reduced reliance on carbon-intensive cooking fuels and a transition towards cleaner cooking.

For SOEA, technology is only part of the journey. Communities need the knowledge, agency and opportunities to understand, adopt and benefit from sustainable solutions.

We appreciate the NACONEK team and the engineer behind this initiative for sharing their work and lessons with us.

As we advance our JEET Champions pathway, we welcome collaboration with partners working across clean energy, clean cooking, education and community development to help translate sustainable solutions into meaningful change at community level.

Clean Cooking Alliance

13/08/2026

From Dandora to Mathare, the conversation continues.

We proceeded to Mathare, our second engagement with the community as we co-create the

And true to our name Square One Eco Africa, we believe transformation must start at the grassroots, with the people, not just for the people.

Together with Mathare’s waste pickers and building on our earlier engagement with Dandora waste pickers under the SOEA_NCCG Community Environmental Champions Initiative (CECI),we are listening, exchanging ideas and shaping an experience that speaks to the community’s realities, aspirations and energy.

Because this is about youth, sport, environmental action, livelihoods and community ownership, coming together to create something meaningful.

And we are only getting started. 🔥🌍

Nairobi City County GovernmentFootball For FriendshipFootball Kenya FederationWangui KaranjaMotobrix

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

If you see a selfie, just know we’re up to something! 👀

We’re at Green Light Vocational Training Centre in Dandorawith our team, working on something BIG for you! ⚽🌱

The is taking shape, and we’re bringing together, sport, youth, community and environmental action, in a way that we hope will create real impact.

We’re building something with the community, for the community.💚

And this is only the beginning… 😉

Stay tuned. Something BIG is coming!

Nairobi City County Government Wangui Karanja Ruth MasindeEva KimathiEmmanuel Masinde@Nahshon Ochieng Maina Restless DevelopmentOxfamFootball Kenya FederationFootball For Friendship

06/08/2026

Africa's clean energy transition depends on more than innovation, it depends on access to finance.

Our Fundraising & Partnerships Officer, Nahshon Omollo, represented Square One Eco Africa at a regional webinar on Unlocking Domestic Finance for Clean Cooking & Carbon Markets, where leaders explored how blended finance, policy innovation, and stronger financial systems can help bridge the gap between upfront investment and future carbon revenues.

These conversations directly reinforce our work in:

🌱 Climate-Smart Agriculture & Agroforestry

⚡ Just & Equitable Energy Transition

Communities across Kenya's ASAL counties and informal settlements need climate finance that accelerates access to clean cooking, renewable energy, and resilient livelihoods.

Kenya's new Guide for Strategic Engagement in Carbon Markets is an important step towards making that vision a reality.

29/07/2026

Clean cooking is about healthier children, cleaner air, stronger education systems and a more sustainable future.

On 27 July 2026, SOEA was represented by our Fundraising & Partnerships Officer, Nahshon Omollo, at the National Sensitization Workshop on Data Collection and Pipeline Development for Institutional Clean Cooking and the Sustainable Expansion of the National School Meals Program.

The workshop highlighted Kenya's commitment to transitioning schools to clean cooking by 2028, supported by stronger data systems, public-private partnerships and innovative financing.

These discussions align closely with our SOEA Just & Equitable Energy Transition (JEET) Champions Program, through which we are exploring how clean cooking, renewable energy and solar-powered innovations can create lasting impact, not only in schools but also within households and communities.

With nearly 60% of the world's best solar resources, Africa has an incredible opportunity to lead the global clean energy transition. Through collaboration, innovation and community-led action, we can help unlock this potential.

Thank you to all the organizers and partners for creating this important platform for learning and collaboration.

24/07/2026

What does the next generation think about Artificial Intelligence?

This week, our Programme Officer, Stephanie Ndiritu, attended the launch webinar of the Youth AI Survey 2026 Report, hosted by Restless Development, Makerere University, and the Centre for Human-Compatible AI.

The report shares the perspectives of over 1,800 young people across 11 countries and three regions, revealing that AI is already part of everyday life for many young people.

Among the key findings:

✔️ 64.4% use AI every day.
✔️ Education is the most common use of AI.
✔️ Women continue to face access and confidence gaps.
✔️ Data ownership and privacy are the biggest concerns.
✔️ Affordable internet remains essential for equitable access.

These insights resonate strongly with our work at Square One Eco Africa. As we continue developing climate technology innovations, we believe young people should have the skills and confidence to use AI responsibly to solve local environmental and development challenges.

Thank you to Restless Development Makerere University, and the Centre for Human-Compatible A for creating this learning opportunity.

📚 We encourage everyone interested in youth, technology and development to explore the reports shared during the webinar.

https://restlessdevelopment.org/2026/07/work-study-leisure-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/

https://theconversation.com/what-will-ai-do-for-us-young-adults-in-lower-income-countries-feel-more-positive-about-its-potential-new-survey-286877

17/07/2026

🎬 Coming Next Week!

6.4 Million Reasons to Act is the next episode in SOEA's Thematic Areas of Focus Mini-Feature Series.

Join Stephanie Ndiritu, Programme Officer at Square One Eco Africa, as she explores how climate change, migration and sustainable infrastructure are shaping Kenya's future through our Rural–Urban Sustainable Development thematic area.

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel today and click the link: https://www.youtube.com/ to be among the first to watch when it premieres next week!

Together, let's build climate resilience through climate innovation, ecosystem sustainability, storytelling, and advocacy for transformational impact.