RUMO Energy Recognized as the Affordable Energy Enabler of the Year – Tanzania 2024
It is a great honor for RUMO Energy to be recognized as the Affordable Energy Enabler of the Year for Tanzania in 2024. This recognition inspires us to strive for more and deepen our partnerships with key stakeholders to provide affordable, clean energy to underserved communities in off-grid rural areas.
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We are truly honored to receive this award. RUMO Energy’s vision is to create sustainable distribution channels in collaboration with local entrepreneurs to address energy poverty and improve overall well-being.
Patrick Mkoma, co-founder and CEO of RUMO Energy, has been named one of Meaningful Business’s 2024 Top 100 leaders in World.
Patrick Mkoma is the Co-Founder & CEO of RUMO Energy and has been named one of Meaningful Business’s 2024 Top 100 Leaders. Patrick is pioneering an innovative rent-to-own business model. The aim is to enable rural off grid households in Sub Saharan region households, at the base of the pyramid and in more remotes areas, to affordably access and own solar lanterns for lighting, charging their phones and addressing financial constraints. The strategy collaborates with existing retail outlets in rural areas, predominantly run by women as commissioned distributors, and they have managed to empower the lives of 10,000 people with affordable solar energy.
How Community Agents Make Income by Distributing Clean Energy- Interview with Azam TV.
We are incredibly grateful for the kind words from our agent, Mr. Njama, and the positive feedback we’ve received from our customers in the Dodoma region, as highlighted in an interview with Azam TV.
RUMO Energy participated in the Tanzania Annual ICT Conference 2024 (TAIC-2024) to showcase the Rent to Own Financing model for affordable clean energy.
It was great honor to share our vision with the Minister of Information ICT & Communication (MP), Hon. Jerry Silaa at Tanzania Annual ICT Conference 2024 (TAIC-2024) held at Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam.
RUMO Energy is creating equal distribution system for Clean energy to be easily accessible to underserved rural communities who need it mostly.
Funguo cohort 2 Investees 2023
On November 20, 2023, our CEO and COO represented RUMO Energy at the Funguo program event to unveil the second cohort of investees. The event included showcasing the investees, networking opportunities, and the announcement of the cohort 2 investees. We were honored to be selected as one of the successful investees in the Funguo program in Tanzania.
Enabling local entrepreneurs to conduct business around the clock, 24/7.
We believe in the potential of street businesses to elevate local incomes and combat poverty effectively. RUMO Energy is dedicated to offering affordable and reliable solar energy solutions explicitly designed for off-grid communities. By providing these communities with genuine access to clean energy, we aim to empower them to adapt to sustainable practices, improve their livelihoods, and foster economic growth. We strive to help these neighborhoods thrive by harnessing the sun’s power for a better and brighter future.
JICA Tanzania meets with RUMO Energy to discuss the climate agenda.
It was an incredible honor to host an expert from JICA to learn more about climate and clean energy in Tanzania. RUMO Energy is committed to addressing energy poverty in off-grid rural areas. We believe that energy is essential for a good quality of life and overall well-being for humanity.
Moreover, the agenda was to be based on the innovative model for equal distribution of affordable clean energy.
RUMO Energy has been selected as one of the top 100 Startuppers of the Year by Total Energies for 2024.
We are proud to announce that RUMO Energy has been recognized as one of the best startups in the Total Energies African competition. Please click the link below to like our solution and support us in becoming the Best Total Energy Startup of 2024. Here we go
RUMO Energy Exhibition at the SAHARA Spark Venture 2024
RUMO Energy is proud to participate in SAHARA Sparks Venture Week Tanzania at Mlimani City. As a recognized venture addressing critical issues in Tanzania, it was a great honor for RUMO Energy to share its vision with key innovation leaders. Our mission focuses on the needs of rural communities while collaborating with industry leaders. Let’s innovate together to combat energy poverty in Tanzania and across Africa.
RUMO Energy Exhibition at the Innovation Week 2024
RUMO ENERGY proudly participates in Innovation Week Tanzania at JKICC this week as part of our commitment to clean technology. Our mission is to focus on the needs of rural communities while sharing our vision with industry leaders. Let us innovate together to combat energy poverty in Tanzania and across Africa.
RUMO Energy Exhibition at the Future Ready Summit- 2024 (FRS24).
RUMO Energy was honored to participate in FRS24 as one of the homegrown innovative ventures. The event, organized by the UNDP in partnership with Vodacom Tanzania Foundation and Stanbic Bank Tanzania, aimed to facilitate a discussion on “Catalyzing Homegrown Innovations for a Resilient Future.” Together, we are committed to promoting local innovation and resilience, contributing to a brighter future in line with the Tanzania Development Vision.
RUMO Energy Exhibition at the Climate Innovation Networking Event – 2023
RUMO, as a participant in the Anza Entrepreneurs and Climate-KIC program, was invited to a networking event where various startups showcased their innovations and pitched to potential investors. We had the privilege of hosting Hon. Selemani Said Jafo, the Minister of State in the Vice President’s Office for Union and Environment, who was the guest of honor at our Climate Innovation Networking Event and visited our showcase table.
RUMO Energy has been shortlisted for the Investment Readiness Accelerator as part of the Anza Entrepreneurship program.
Sefania Amnon, COO of RUMO Energy, was incredibly honored to participate in the Anza Entrepreneurship program after RUMO Energy was shortlisted in 2023. This investment readiness program designed to equip founders with the skills and best practices necessary for successfully leading startups that positively impact the community.
RUMO Energy pitch at DeveloPPP 2023
Patrick Mkoma, CEO of RUMO Energy, was incredibly honored to share his vision at the development event held at ZOO Park after being shortlisted. RUMO Energy’s strategy focuses on addressing the needs of rural communities while collaborating with industry leaders. Together, let us innovate to combat energy poverty in Tanzania and Africa.
RUMO Energy pitch at Africa Arena – Grand Summit 2022
Heri Marco, the CIF of RUMO Energy, was honored to share his vision at the Africana Grand Summit in Cape Town as part of the FMO Entrepreneurship program. RUMO Energy’s strategy is centered on addressing the needs of rural communities while collaborating with industry leaders. Together, we can innovate to combat energy poverty in Tanzania and across Africa.
RUMO Energy pitch at Africa Arena – Nairobi 2022
Heri Marco, CIF of RUMO Energy, was honored to share his vision at the AfricaRena East Africa Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, following RUMO Energy’s shortlisting for the FMO Entrepreneurship program. At this summit, he engaged with various investors to discuss RUMO Energy’s mission and invited them to partner in addressing energy poverty in Africa.
After participating in the pitching competition, RUMO Energy was also selected to showcase its products at the AfricaRena Grand Summit 2022 in Cape Town.
RUMO Energy win D-Prize Solar Energy Challenge in TANZANIA
RUMO Energy has won the D-Prize Solar Energy Challenge in Tanzania, competing against over 6,000 ideas submitted worldwide.
RUMO Energy’s goal is to enhance the distribution of solar lamps in rural Tanzania through a rent-to-own model. Their approach focuses on a competitive rent-to-own distribution system facilitated by local entrepreneurs. The program targets influential entrepreneurs and collaborates with them to create mutually beneficial partnerships, enabling them to serve more people in their communities. The RUMO Energy model is an effective solution for establishing critical distribution networks in rural areas of Tanzania.