Ben Odongo

Ben holds a BA degree in Development Economics, and has over a decade of experience in the energy sector across Africa. He is passionate about building sustainable and inclusive energy futures, and has a proven track record of successfully leading multi-country programmes. This includes launching electric cooking programmes that expanded energy access and clean cooking for 50 000 people across 5 countries within 24 months. As Head of the ICLEI Africa Clean Cooking Centre, Ben will drive progress at the intersection of government policy, private-sector innovation, and community engagement to improve access to clean cooking, particularly for marginalised urban populations.