Clean energy enthusiast to follow on LinkedIn

Access to clean energy is a game-changer, reducing reliance on traditional fuels, improving health outcomes, and driving sustainable economic growth. Africa is now turning its head towards sustainable solutions and one young professional leading the charge is Brian Onyango.

Brian is a passionate climate change advocate, clean cooking champion, and energy expert with over nine years of experience in renewable energy. He is an energy consultant in the biomass sector, clean cookstoves, solar lanterns, and clean fuel briquettes, committed to making sustainable energy accessible to underserved communities. 

As the founder of Usafi Green Energy Limited, Brian is driving real change by manufacturing clean cookstoves and briquettes while distributing solar products to Kakuma refugees and marginalised communities in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions. He also serves as the Chairman of the United Briquettes Producers’ Association of Kenya (UBPA), where they work with experts to advocate for clean energy solutions and influence energy policies.

On LinkedIn, Brian shares insights into the renewable energy landscape, project milestones, and thought-provoking discussions on clean cooking solutions. His posts offer a glimpse into his everyday work - from the wins to the challenges - his impact is clear. You cannot help but be inspired.

As young professionals in Africa, we look up to those who dared to step out of their comfort zones, saw a challenge, and chose to be part of the solution. These are the people shaping real change and showing us what is possible. Brian Onyango is one of them. Therefore for insights and inspiration on the energy space follow him today.

Funding and research opportunities in the green economy

• EEP Africa 2025 Call for Proposals – Grant Financing for Clean Energy Innovations, early-stage grant financing.

• 2025 EcoSciGen Climate Research Workshop – fully funded research training for young African scholars.

• EU-AU Call for Proposals – joint research & innovation on sustainable energy. An opportunity for actors in the renewable energy value chain.

• A DAAD-Funded PhD Research Scholarship focusing on land degradation & environmental justice in Africa.

• RES4Africa Tender – Technical & Vocational School on Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) Systems. A tender aiming to enhance education and training in renewable energy across Africa.