- Season 1 | Episode 12
Ashes To Action | SDG 3&7
Podcast Trailer
Ruth Wambui is a dedicated advocate tackling the health, environmental, and economic impacts of traditional cooking practices. Through the Clean Cooking Association of Kenya, she drives initiatives advancing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, championing sustainable solutions that improve lives and empower women to build a brighter future.
Episode Introduction
Credo Voices, the podcast where we bring you inspiring stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I’m your host, Awele Okibo, the CEO of Credo Advisory. For generations, the warm glow of open fires and the distinct smoky smell and flavour from firewood have defined many traditional kitchens.
Cooking with firewood has deep-rooted significance in many cultures, embodying aspects of culture, community and sustenance. Yet, behind this cultural cornerstone lies a stark reality. Household air pollution from traditional cooking methods contributes to millions of premature deaths annually, disproportionately affecting women and girls, according to the World Health Organization. On this final episode of Credo Voices Season 1, we talk to Ruth Wambui, an advocate driving the clean cooking revolution in Kenya. Ruth sheds light on traditional cooking practices’ profound health, environmental and economic tolls, while highlighting transformative solutions spearheaded by the Clean Cooking Association of Kenya.
Through their work, they are advancing Sustainable Development Goal 3, Good Health and Wellbeing, Goal 5, Gender Equality, Goal 7, Affordable and Clean Energy, and Sustainable Development Goal 13, Climate Action.
Join us for a conversation with Ruth on how clean cooking innovations empower communities,notably women, for resilient and better health outcomes.
Clean Cooking Champion | Climate Advocate
Ruth Wambui is a passionate advocate for sustainable development and women’s empowerment, with a wealth of experience in renewable energy, clean cooking, and sustainable agriculture. Her multifaceted expertise spans strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, corporate communications, and project management—all focused on delivering transformative, community-driven solutions.
A 2024 nominee for the Africa Best Community Engagement Award, Ruth’s work with the Clean Cooking Association of Kenya embodies her commitment to advancing clean energy access, food security, gender equity, and poverty alleviation. She champions innovative solutions and grassroots initiatives that promote sustainable cooking practices, creating healthier environments and brighter futures for underserved communities.
Ruth’s leadership highlights the intersection of health, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment, particularly for women and youth. With a vision of a society where everyone can thrive, she empowers others to become catalysts for change. Her dedication and impact demonstrate how sustainable solutions can transform lives, foster resilience, and drive progress across Africa.
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