Bright Lights, Green Sights: Lucia Bakulumpagi-Wamala, Bakulu Power

In a traditional and male-centric industry, Lucia Bakulumpagi-Wamala’s focus is on developing and implementing collaborative renewable energy projects that engage communities, empower women and contribute to environmental sustainability. As CEO & Founder of Bakulu Power, a renewable energy company based in her native Uganda, Lucia’s goal is to power our tomorrow with projects and initiatives that foster social, environmental and economic development in her native country and throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. 

In 2017, Forbes Magazine named Lucia one of the 30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Africa. Lucia has appeared on Africa News, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), delivered a keynote speech at the Planet Earth Institute and has addressed heads of state during the United Nations General Assembly and African Union Summit. Lucia is a thought-provoking presenter and panelist on topics concerning renewable energy, entrepreneurship, women in business and youth empowerment.

Bakulu Power is a D-Prize 2018 recipient.

    Can't attend in person?  This event will be live streamed via YouTube