Maurine Birir

Maurine Birir is an environmental entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Vangreen Enterprise Ltd, a Kenyan clean energy social enterprise transforming agricultural waste into affordable, cleaner-burning charcoal briquettes. Through Vangreen, she addresses deforestation, agricultural waste and the need for sustainable cooking energy while creating economic opportunities for farmers, women and local communities. Maurine has reached thousands of households and institutions and has built partnerships with key organizations in the climate and clean energy sector. Her work champions clean cooking, circular economy innovation, climate action and inclusive entrepreneurship, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient Kenya.