Our vision
To contribute to a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future where environmental challenges are transformed into opportunities for social and economic development.
About us
Restoring Earth. Empowering Lives.
Our vision, mission and core values, plus the people behind Mazilinda.
Elevator pitch
Mazilinda is a Kenyan circular-economy enterprise turning the country's waste crisis into clean energy, restored land and community income.
Kenya generates 22,000 tons of waste a day, and volumes are set to triple by 2030. We answer with four connected pillars: climate technology that uses AI to optimise collection and connect waste sellers with buyers; clean energy from biogas and solar; community engagement through reward-based drop-off days and clean-ups; and environmental education that makes the 5Rs practical.
Waste, handled well, becomes public health, power and profit.
Our mission
To develop innovative, community-driven solutions that transform waste into valuable resources, restore degraded ecosystems and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.
What we stand on
Our core values.
Five commitments that shape how we work, who we work with and the impact we leave behind.
Environmental Stewardship
We are committed to protecting, restoring and responsibly managing the environment and natural resources for present and future generations.
Innovation and Resourcefulness
We embrace creativity and innovation to develop practical solutions that unlock value from waste and address environmental challenges.
Community Empowerment
We believe sustainable environmental progress must go hand in hand with improving livelihoods. We champion inclusive participation, dignity and economic opportunities for underserved communities.
Sustainability and Responsibility
We pursue environmentally sound, socially inclusive and economically viable solutions that deliver lasting value while taking responsibility for our impact on people and the planet.
Collaboration and Partnership
We believe meaningful environmental change requires collective action. We foster partnerships with communities, institutions, businesses and other stakeholders to achieve shared impact.
Meet the team
The people behind the loop.
A small team of doers — collecting, sorting, teaching and restoring, one neighbourhood at a time.
Phoebe Wakio
Founder and CEO
Wilson Mwang'ombe
Co-Founder and COO
Pauline Muhonja
Projects and Community Engagement Director
Join us
Volunteers, collectors and educators keep the loop turning. Come lend a hand.
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