Ogutu Okudo

Ogutu Okudo (born c. 1992), is a Kenyan energy executive, consultant and enterprenuer. She is the founder and cheif executive officer of Guuru Energy, an energy company and advisory firm. She is also founder of Women in Energy and Extractives Africa (WEX Africa), a social enterprise focused on increasing women's participation in the energy and extractive sectors..Ogutu Okudo — About Okudo previously served as a board director of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK). She has also worked in leadership and advisory roles in the oil, gas and energy sectors, including as Kenya country manager for SpringRock Group "Place of women in energy transition", Business Daily, 6 January 2022. and as an advisor and consultant on energy and extractive-sector matters. She holds a bachelor's degree in Internationa; Relations from United States International University Africa and master's degree in Oil and Gas Enterprise Management from the university of Aberdeen. In 2020, Okudo was named to the Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list in the Oil and Energy category [Forbes/source URL]. She was also named Young Person of the Year at the Future Awards Africa in 2020. Quotes “The development trajectory for Africa for the next 50 years being very infrastructure and fintech focused, we must ensure girls are not left behind" “I want women to disrupt. I want to see more women in this sector, I want to see more women in positions of power and influence.” Energy and Africa "Energy is the force that makes things become. Without it, businesses and enterprise can't work." She said during an interview with James Kahongeh, Bussiness Daily (January 6, 2022). "If tapped into, energy has the potential to drive African economies and set the continent apart even as we join the rest of the world in energy generation, consumption and transition." Ogutu continued, Business Daily (January 6, 2022). "It's important for Africa to set and define it's own energy transition agenda and to address misconceptions surrounding it." She said while talking on what's to be done by Africa, Business Daily (January 6, 2022) "A transition is a moving target." Ogutu continued, Business Daily (January 6, 2022) "It's about setting a roadmap with viable options that we're able to adopt as country to realise net zero carbon emissions." She added, Business Daily (January 6, 2022) "To reduce Cardon emissions, deforestation and desertification, we must speak to her, by demonstrating to her how these factors impact her family's lives." Ogutu explained how they can reduce Carbon emissions. Business Daily (January 6, 2022) "We cannot vilify the sector, because to eradicate energy poverty, there has to be a balance on how we generate and consume different forms of energy." Ogutu said on the topic of people who vilify this field, Business Daily (January) External links 1.https://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/15/business/women-in-oil-africa-intl/index.html Category:People from Kenya