VALARIE NYANDWARO
CEO/FOUNDER
ELIXIRBIO TECHNOLOGIES
MACHAKOS, Kenya
I’m Valarie Nyandwaro, founder of Elixir Biotechnologies. We turn agricultural waste into affordable, eco-friendly cooking fuel for rural communities.
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About me
Valarie Nyandwaro is the CEO and founder of Elixir Biotechnologies, a company transforming agricultural waste into clean cooking briquettes and ethanol biofuel for ethanol stoves. With a passion for sustainability and community empowerment, she has led the company in addressing energy insecurity and improving health in rural areas by providing affordable, eco-friendly cooking solutions. Under her leadership, Elixir Biotechnologies has expanded its impact, targeting low- and middle-income women in rural Kenya and focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Valarie's work includes engaging with key stakeholders, conducting product demonstrations, and leading product improvements to ensure customer satisfaction. She is also an advocate for job creation and empowering women through sustainable energy solutions. Her commitment to innovation and social impact has earned her recognition in various entrepreneurial programs and challenges.
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Skills
- Communication
- Product Development
- innovation
- leadership
Interests
- sustainability
- circular economy
- social impact
- Community empowerment
- women empowerment