Wanji Ng’ang’a

Wanji Ng’ang’a is a prominent Kenyan energy and impact investment leader with over 15 years of experience in clean energy and early-stage investing. She currently serves as the Associate Director of Portfolio at Acumen East Africa, where she supports social enterprises in sectors like off-grid energy, sustainable mobility, and climate resilience. Previously, she was the Regional Manager for East Africa at Shell Foundation, leading initiatives to scale solar irrigation and e-mobility solutions across the region. Wanji has also held leadership roles at SunKing, Biolite, and the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association, focusing on market expansion and investment mobilization. She holds a degree in International Business Administration from the United States International University in Kenya, an Impact Investing certification from Oxford University, and is pursuing a Master’s in Development Finance from the University of Cape Town. Outside of work, she is a mother, avid reader, and active angel investor in Nairobi.