Safi Jiko Acceleration Program
A 9-month acceleration programme empowering women entrepreneurs in Meru, Makueni & Kitui to build sustainable clean cooking businesses across Kenya’s communities.
Application Deadline - July 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM. Link to apply - E4Impact Platform
Eligible candidates must meet these requirements.
Be a woman entrepreneur or genuinely interested in the clean cooking sector
Engaged in cookstove manufacturing, distribution, fuel sales (LPG, briquettes, biogas, solar), or adjacent services
Living and working in Meru, Makueni, or Kitui for at least 1 year with established community trust
Motivated to grow a sustainable business, willing to commit ≈4 days per bootcamp and 2-hr coaching sessions
Connected to community networks — chamas, churches, self-help groups, or cooperatives
Positive ethical & reputational profile; consent to Eni documentary due diligence
The Safi Jiko Acceleration Programme 2026 is a 9-month acceleration programme by E4Impact and Joule – Eni School of Entrepreneurship, operating across Meru, Makueni, and Kitui counties in Kenya.
By integrating structured business training with hands-on cookstove distribution, the programme accelerates the shift toward reliable, affordable, and sustainable clean energy — designed for Kenya’s communities.
We supply entrepreneurs with structured phases.