About Us
We are a youth-led Community Environmental Organization committed to reducing environmental loss and damage as a result of climate change and promote a sustainable community through environmental friendly solutions and accelerate community transition towards a sustainable future.
about ecolusion
Where Learning Begins
We are motivated to steer the fight against global climate change through promotion of community climate change adaptation and mitigation. We champion environmental conservation with the goal of enhancing the community resilience to the effects of climate change
Our story so far ...
Eco-Lusion Kenya is founded in August 2021 in Kisumu County, Kenya
The Organization is legally registered as a Community Based Organization under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Department of Social Development
Promote sustainability in the community community through environmental friendly solutions and accelerate community transition towards a Sustainable Future.
Meet the team
At Eco-Lusion, we’re strive to still collaborate, educate ourselves and each other. Our team of individual focus through intense strategy sessions, pooling our collective efforts to conceptualize innovative solutions, support each other when it’s crunch time, and come back the next day to do it all over again.
Jack Steve Otieno
Director, Administration and Human Resources
Jack Steve Otieno
Director Administration and Human Resources
Jack Steve best describes himself as an Environmental Conservationist and Climate Change enthusiast.
With a background in Climate Change and Development from Maseno University, he has been on the front line in environmental and climate change advocacy nationally and internationally.
Jack holds membership to the Commonwealth Youth Climate Network (CYCN) Kenya, the Biodiversity beyond National Jurisdiction Youth Network (BBNJ) which promotes global youth advocacy on climate change issues and environmental conservation and advocacy for the high seas issues respectively.
He carries a wealth of experience in environmental and climate change issues and has worked with several organizations that focus on Environment and Climate Change issues in Kenya such as, Kisumu County Government Department of Environment, Water, Natural Resources and Climate Change, UN-Habitat, Transparency International and National Environment Management Authority(NEMA).
Rita Odhiambo
Director of Programs Management and Planning
Rita Odhiambo
Director of Programs Management and Planning
Rita is our dedicated environmental scientist and climate change advocate with a background in Environmental Science.
With a deep-seated passion for environmental conservation, Rita possesses extensive knowledge in program management and coordination, driving impact projects aimed at preserving our natural resources.
An intuitive leader and skilled communicator, Rita excels in building strong relationships with cross-functional teams, engaging donors, and inspiring stakeholders to support and achieve organizational goals. Her expertise extends to grant management, digital fundraising, and donor relations, equipping her with a unique blend of organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Currently, Rita oversees the program management and coordination of organizational activities and projects, leveraging her experience to ensure effective implementation and success. Her commitment to environmental conservation and her proven track record of leading initiatives make her a valuable asset in advancing climate change advocacy and sustainability efforts.
Edikite Ochieng
Director General/ Strategic Partnerships Lead
Edikite Ochieng
Director General/ Strategic Partnerships Lead
Edikite Ochieng’ Otieno has a B.Sc. in Renewable Energy and Bio-fuels Technologies with over four years practical experience in the renewable energy, environment and climate change space .
He has worked with different organizations in both public and private where he has polished his interpersonal, management and project management skills through the years. He also has a certificate and practice experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
He is a climate change activist and a community change driver, he has a great passion in environmental conservation, social well-being and climate action and he is currently serving as a fundraising director with Kenya Environmental Action Network. He is a member of Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network and YOUNGO Constituency.
Edna Kowenje
Director Finance and Planning
Edna Kowenje
Director Finance and Planning
Edna Kowenje is an environmentalist and a climate change advocate with a background in Climate Change and Development.
With a specific interest in the science of environmental conservation and human interaction with the Sustainable Development Goals and their achievement in Africa and beyond, Edna is currently a volunteer with YOUNGO (The official Children and Youth Constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change- Water and Climate Change Working Group) and a member of the Kenya Climate Change Working Group, under the Adaptation Thematic Working Group.
She has additional training on Climate Change matters from the Oxford Climate Society-University of Oxford and a trained Climate Reality Leader from the Climate Reality Leadership Hub. Her support and interests in the SDGs have been recognized and certified by the United Nations Environmental Programme Sustainable Lifestyle and Education Team for driving support and using her social media platforms for creating awareness on the SDGs.
She is currently in charge of financial administration and grant sourcing from various potential donors.
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