risking innovation at an early stage to unlock larger-scale capital. It builds on growing momentum in the sector, including a recent partnership between the Government of Makueni County in Kenya and CLASP, which committed to accelerating Kenyan institutions’ transition to clean cooking.
The clean cooking sector is entering a decisive period. Governments are under growing pressure to deliver on climate, energy access, and health goals, and investors are looking for scalable solutions with real-world impact.
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MECS’ investment is a clear signal that clean cooking is a viable and investable opportunity. However, increased capital, innovative finance models, and partnerships are needed to fully unlock it and support the innovators at the forefront of the transition.
MECS invites impact investors, development finance institutions, and technology partners to engage with these ventures and explore how their capital can help accelerate the clean cooking transition across Africa.
