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.