Who We Are

Bolstering Economic Opportunity, Equity & Sustainable Livelihoods in East Africa.#Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Health #Sustainable Agriculture #ClimateAction #Education

Kiota Social Innovation Center ("KiotaSIC"), a limited by guarantee company incorporated under the laws of Kenya under Company Registration Number # CLG-BXFG57 ,we are bolstering economic opportunity, equity & sustainable livelihoods in Africa through Low Carbon Solutions (LCS), using sustainable energy to improve the quality of life, combat climate change and create jobs. By prioritizing low-carbon solutions, and partnering with communities , we are able to drive affordability, amplify sustainable practices, and empower local communities, addressing climate change and providing global climate solutions while generating significant social and environmental impact.

Our work is Locally Led Climate Action (LLCA) initiative- We not only understand the problem, but we live it Every Single Day. We have local exposure, understand local requirements to a cultural base which is important in delivering value. We are expanding and bolstering economic opportunity and development, social and environmental transitions with a shift to clean energy access through a range of products which include, clean cookstoves, solar powered lanterns and induction cookstove, which provide access to safe cleaner and more sustainable alternative to cooking and lighting in Kenya. The technology aligns with global efforts to combat climate change and create jobs. To empower low-income communities and transform lives. Bringing durable, safe, affordable clean energy to households. Empowering women and girls mainly to live a healthy, productive and equitable life. Working with last mile communities to bring affordable cost-saving clean energy products solution which are delivered reliably and on-time. Products which are appropriate, Acceptable, Accessible and Affordable.

The solar powered lantern can be charged by solar or public grid. The solar powered lantern complements efficient clean cookstove .The lantern comes with radio, mobile charging and other digital products features.

We are also collectively conscious of the need to account for safety, efficiency, economic, and societal considerations when designing and manufacturing the products. It’s important to innovate responsibly so we return benefits to our funders and do no harm to the environment. Our clean energy access projects have more than just a climate impact, they strengthen the communities around them too.

We not only understand the problem, but We Live It Every Single Day. We are a team of talented and committed Kenyan professionals , comprised of economic development specialist, engineers and project management. Not only are clean cookstoves a climate solution, but they’re also promoting a just transition to a low-carbon world by providing jobs, training, and social benefits to communities and improving household health.

At Kiota Social Innovation Center (KiotaSIC) we are committed to innovating smart clean energy products and services that improve lives on a global scale. Using a market-based approach, KiotaSIC will continue developing clean energy products dedicated to alleviating poverty, enhancing public health, improving lives, and protecting the environment. While generating significant social and environmental impact. Our strategy is to develop and deploy clean energy alternatives in the bottom of the pyramid households while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities. Our strategy is to serve more than 15 million people in energy poverty in the next 10 years. KiotaSIC’s clean energy products reduce climate change, create new jobs, and enable families to save money. We are keen on productive use of renewable energy to increase productivity, strengthen local businesses, create jobs, expand economic opportunities, and spur long-term development in peri-urban and rural communities.