Benson Abila
@abilabenson
Founder & Director @Homeless_Kisumu | Resource Officer @DKFFoundation, @bettermekenya | C. Engineer | The Secret to Living is Giving
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Our CEO will be joining a distinguished panel hosted by the U.S. Embassy Nairobi for a virtual fireside chat on #Climatechange. Join the chat on 12th June at 10 AM as industry leaders come together to share insights and inspire action. Use this link to join ; bit.ly/3XifJid
We were thrilled to host a team from Practical Action and share the impactful work we do in the waste management sector. Our discussions focused on the innovative tech solutions and dignity-driven approaches that are at the core of our mission. #Sustainability #Collaboration
We had a great conversation this week with Kenyan environment experts and 🇺🇸exchange alumni to celebrate World Environment Day. Thank you for your commitment in making our world cleaner, greener, and better! #USKEat60 Dr. Isaac Kalua Green Dr Churchill Saoke PhD Benson Abila
.UNICEF Kenya and State Dept for Youth Affairs & Creative Economy have trained and empowered over 200 young entrepreneurs from western Kenya to #green their business ideas. The #BeGreen programme promotes green entrepreneurship among young people, preparing them for pitching, seed funding, and mentorship.
M-taka joined the City Manager and other partners during the official flagging off of over 20 skips and 140 bins across Kisumu City. This initiative is a crucial step towards achieving zero waste capacity, in alignment with the City Solid #WasteManagementStrategy. Benson Abila
Join us on August 15th at 8:00 PM EAT for an engaging conversation on X Space (ICON Data and Learning Labs Africa) M-taka will be featured as a speaker alongside ICON Data and Learning Labs (IDL), Kijiji Yeetu Africa, Amnesty International Kenya, and @Nairobits Trust for a dynamic discussion on #IYD2024 and #innovation.
We are thrilled to host the Inaugural Green and Circular Economy Summit, a pivotal event celebrating and promoting waste entrepreneurship and sustainability. Together we will celebrate innovation and the incredible journey of these women entrepreneurs. U.S. Embassy Nairobi #SDGs
Kudos to the 40 Kisumu women who graduated from the Waste Recycling Entrepreneurship program led by 🇺🇸 grantee Benson Abila! #USKEat60
At the Green & Circular Economy Summit, innovation and sustainability took center stage. Entrepreneurs, policymakers, and partners like KEPRO Kenya, VSO Kenya, Practical Action in Kenya, and Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs explored waste entrepreneurship's potential. #GreenEconomy #CircularEconomy
Our Executive Director, Benson Abila, opened the Green & Circular Economy Summit by highlighting the KWIWES program’s success in training 40 women, including 10 Trainers of Trainers and 30 entrepreneurs across Kisumu, Kakamega, and Vihiga. #WasteEntrepreneurship #GreenEconomy
Special congratulations also go to M-taka and Baus_Taka_Enterprise, two remarkable enterprises supported by KCIC #SWIFT Programme, who won awards in the “Circular Economy Tech Disruptor” category. Led by Dr. Tayba Hatimy and Benson Abila, these enterprises are transforming waste
Our very own President, Benson Abila , has been named among the Top 100 Kenyans of 2024 by Kenyans.co.ke ! A visionary leader, mentor, and changemaker, Benson continues to inspire and elevate our alumni community and beyond. U.S. Embassy Nairobi #USKenyaExchange #LeadershipInAction
M-taka joined the Kisumu City Manager and waste actors to strengthen roles in building a cleaner city. With our CEO Benson Abila now Chair of the new Waste Actors Steering Committee, we’re driving inclusive, data-driven solutions for sustainable urban waste systems. #Waste2Wealth
Did you know that over 8,000 Kenyans have gone to the U.S. to study? Today we celebrated their impact at the inaugural U.S.–Kenya Exchange Alumni National Fair. Proud to build a brighter future together. #USKenyaAlumni @ExchangeAlumni US-Kenya Alumni Association