Lorna Rutto

Lorna Rutto is a pioneering Kenyan eco-preneur and founder of EcoPost, a social enterprise established in 2009 that transforms plastic waste into durable, eco-friendly fencing posts and construction materials. Her innovative approach has enabled EcoPost to recycle over 13 million kilograms of plastic waste, preserving approximately 4,500 acres of forests and mitigating over 160 million kilograms of CO₂ emissions. The company has created more than 300 direct jobs and supported around 12,000 indirect income opportunities, primarily for women and youth in marginalized communities. Rutto’s leadership has earned her numerous accolades, including the 2011 Cartier Women’s Initiative Award for Sub-Saharan Africa, recognition among Forbes’ “20 Youngest Power Women in Africa” in 2012, and the Green Award at the Transform Kenya Awards in 2014.