Gibson Kawago

This afternoon at , join our Okan Dursun, Luísa Franco Machado, Hanyuan (Karen) Wang & Gibson Kawago for an intergenerational discussion on how we can ensure quality employment & entrepreneurship opportunities which lay foundations for peaceful societies 📺 https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1m/k1mb4mrwd3

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), United Nations Economic and Social Council, European Union at the UN – New York

"Nimekuja kuwawakilisha na kuonesha ulimwengu ni vitu gani ambavyo tunafanya.”

- Gibson Kawago, mmoja wa viongozi 17 wa yupo UNHQ kushiriki kwenye Jukwaa la Vijana la United Nations Economic and Social Council.

Gibson Kawago ni mwanzilishi wa WAGA, kampuni yenye kuchakata betri la laptop na kuzigeuza kuwa nishati vijijini anachangia katika kwa kutoa ajira na kutunza mazingira nchini mwake. https://bit.ly/3Azpc8a I

We spoke to shortlist member Gibson Kawago about his recent meeting with U.S Vice President Kamala Harris in Tanzania. 👏

Gibson also spoke about his Africa Prize experience so far, and the impact of his innovation WAGA, a line of affordable and durable battery-powered products made from recycled lithium-ion batteries. ♻️🔋

Read the full article here: bit.ly/3AUujjK
Support Gibson at the 2023 Africa Prize final - register here: bit.ly/420Z3v6

Gibson Kawago is the Founder and Chief Technical Officer of WAGA, which aims to reuse laptop batteries and provide affordable, reliable and durable lithium-ion battery solutions. WAGA produces solar lamps, power banks and mini-power walls to help rural dwellers access off-grid clean and affordable energy for lighting and power solutions, and urban dwellers access electricity in times of power-cuts and for e-mobility.

Born in a village in Tanzania with no access to electricity, Gibson had to travel over 32 miles to deliver mobile phones to a charging station. He spent four years volunteering, leading youth and offering career guidance, digital job access training and applying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to develop innovative solutions to solve societal problems. In 2019, he moved hundreds of kilometers away from his town to work as a manager in the establishment of the STEM Park Tanga, the first science centre in Tanzania.

Currently, Gibson is also working with Wasafi FM radio station to support with educating over 13 million people on solving digital problems and raising awareness of new technologies.

Gibson Kawago updated their address.

Gibson Kawago updated their website address.