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Katherine Manchester

Director, Advocacy & Communications

Katherine Manchester is the Director for Advocacy & Communications at the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA). She is responsible for amplifying the work of CCA through a variety of communications strategies, including publications, social media, web outreach, and events. Prior to joining CCA, she supported communications teams at the World Bank and several for-profit and non-governmental organizations, with a focus on sustainable development, women’s empowerment, and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa. She has over 20 years of experience working and living in East and West Africa and speaks French fluently. She holds a Master of Public Affairs from Princeton University.

Articles by Katherine Manchester

Mwangaza Light: Expanding First-time Access to Cleaner Cooking in Rural Kenya

CCA spoke with Mwangaza Light's CEO about the faith-based social enterprise that enhances clean cooking access.

BioLite: Delivering Energy Access to Millions

CCA spoke with BioLite about their unique business model and the opportunities presented by carbon finance.

Engineering Her Own Path – and Paving the Way for Others

Rejoice Ntiriwaa, winner of CCA's 2022 Women Leaders Award, discusses what motivated her work in clean cooking.

The Energy Crisis No One is Talking About: Cooking

Millions of people have reverted to cooking with firewood due to rising fuel costs sparked by Russia-Ukraine conflict.

BioMassters: A Tailored Approach with Vast Potential

CCA spoke with BioMassters' CEO about how the Rwandan pellet company is increasing access to clean cooking.

KOKO Networks: Delivering Solutions, Expanding Trust

CCA spoke with KOKO Networks about their products and services and recent expansion efforts.

African Clean Energy: Transforming How Families Cook

Judith Joan Walker spoke to CCA about ACE’s products and services