Journey from Kenya to Studying Economics and Sustainability

In today’s episode we talk to Stephen Omukoko Okoth, the Kenyan Mentor of the Year from The Earth Prize 2023 competition. Stephen is a student of Economics, Business, and Politics at Oberlin College passionate about youth involvement in leadership as well as the sustainable use of our world’s limited resources. 

In our conversation, Stephen emphasizes the importance of bridging capital and ideas, especially on the African continent, where individuals have brilliant ideas, but at times lack the financial means to bring them to fruition. Stephen is convinced that while an ecological crisis may be glaring in our eyes, we still have a chance to avert the worst outcomes by inviting more people aboard in the efforts to attain sustainability and carbon neutrality.