About EcoGreen Solutions Ltd
Who we are
EcoGreen Solutions Ltd is a Rwandan clean‑cooking enterprise dedicated to manufacturing, distributing, and innovating environmentally friendly cooking technologies that replace harmful traditional cooking practices. The company is privately owned and led by two young women entrepreneurs:
- Anitha Umutoniwase – CEO & Founder
Kibukayire Helene – Co‑Founder & COO
Headquarters: Kigali, Rwanda (Gasabo District)
Vision
Deliver sustainable and innovative clean cooking solutions that improve health, reduce environmental harm, and support community welfare.
Mission
Lead in providing affordable, efficient, and environmentally friendly renewable cooking energy tech and delivery systems.
Key Partnerships, Programs & Institutional Support
Institutional & Development Support
- European Union (EU) – Support through Smart Energy Solutions for Africa (SESA), which selected EcoGreen for the SESA Calls 2023 entrepreneurial support programme.
- GIZ & SNV – Collaborate via the Reducing Climate Impact of Cooking in Rwanda (ReCIC) initiative to strengthen clean cooking production capacity.
- World Bank‑supported projects – Clean cooking market acceleration and sector capacity building.
- UNHCR & Practical Action – Partnerships to extend clean cooking access in humanitarian and refugee settings.
- Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), EDCL, REG, MINEMA – Regulatory and strategic alignment institutions.
Awards & Featured News
- SESA Calls 2023: Selected as one of eight African clean cooking solutions supported for innovation and market scaling.
- Featured Profile: “EcoGreen Solutions — a women‑led clean cooking company striving for excellence…” (Life in Humanity Blog, July 31 2025) highlights EcoGreen’s impact, innovation, and community empowerment efforts.
- ReCIC Clean Energy Champion: Narrative clearly showcasing EcoGreen’s growth from startup to sector leader.
- CEBGF Recognition: Supported under the Cooking Energy Business Growth Fund of the ReCIC project, receiving early innovation funding and business development support.
Impact & Social Commitments
- Promotes gender‑inclusive employment, with women constituting a significant portion of staff and leadership.
- Works with youth and refugees to cultivate manufacturing, business, and technical skills.
- Drives healthier households, reduced emissions, and sustainable fuel adoption across Rwanda.