RUMO Energy
RUMO Energy is building a tech-enabled, community-driven clean energy distribution system for off-grid communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. By leveraging local agents (Wakala) and flexible payment options, RUMO Energy makes clean energy products affordable and accessible, while promoting sustainability, financial inclusion, and local economic empowerment.
SDG Performance
RUMO Energy delivers measurable social and environmental impact aligned with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to the Village Capital SDG Impact Report (March 20, 2026), the company achieved an overall impact score of 54 under the Vested Impact Score framework.
Key Impact Metrics
Vision | Mission
"Building a Clean Energy Movement"
We’re on a mission to equip 12,000+ Wakala with the tools and training they need to bring clean energy to 1 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.
What we Do
- Partner with local women and youth agents to distribute clean energy products.
- Provides flexible payment plans tailored to users’ incomes
- Co-creates clean energy solutions that meet the specific needs of off-grid communities.
Why Local Agents (Wakala)?
- Increase the value in the supply chain.
- Empower and reach more women.
- Enable community entrepreneurs to own the distribution channels.
- Ensure the sustainability & availability of clean energy.
Why Co-Create?
We co-design scalable clean energy solutions that are:
- Simple to use.
- Affordable to own.
- Built for everyday life.
- Focused on what people truly need.
Our Solutions
RUMO Energy provides integrated hardware and software solutions to deliver clean energy to underserved off-grid rural communities. Our approach leverages a co-creation partnership with manufacturers, combined with a tech-enabled, community-based distribution network powered by local agents and flexible payment options, to increase accessibility and offer an affordable, sustainable clean energy solution for off-grid areas.
Awards & Recognition
RUMO Energy emerged as one of the most recognized ventures at the IEEE Empower a Billion Lives Global Final Summit, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 1–5 December 2025. Read more
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