Journalism for Africa's energy future.
Fuel the Shift is a pan-African journalism and dialogue platform that documents, connects and amplifies the ideas, innovations and partnerships shaping Africa's energy transition.
OUR MISSION
To connect communities, policymakers, industry, and global partners through journalism that makes Africa's energy transition visible, understandable, and accountable.
OUR VISION
An inclusive African energy transition shaped by informed communities, trusted institutions, and decisions grounded in lived realities.
FOUNDER & EDITORIAL LEAD
Eunice Mwaura
Founder & Editorial Lead
Eunice Mwaura is the Founder and Editorial Lead of Fuel the Shift and Co-Founder of Vice Versa Global. She is a Kenyan journalist and media entrepreneur whose work focuses on Africa's energy transition, community-centred journalism and solutions-oriented storytelling.
Her work examines how energy systems, policies, technologies and investments intersect with everyday life across African communities. Her reporting pays particular attention to energy justice, livelihoods, gender, youth participation, access, affordability, local innovation, equity and community ownership.
Through journalism, multimedia storytelling and strategic dialogue, Eunice makes complex energy issues accessible to wider audiences while connecting community realities and African perspectives to regional and global conversations.
Vice Versa Global
Vice Versa Global is the founding collaborating partner of Fuel the Shift.
An African media and storytelling organisation, Vice Versa Global brings experience in community journalism, multimedia storytelling, thematic publications and public dialogue. The collaboration supports Fuel the Shift's ambition to connect local realities with wider policy, development and international partnership conversations.
The Fuel the Shift retains its distinct editorial identity and direction while drawing on Vice Versa Global's experience, networks and commitment to African-led storytelling.
LEADERSHIP & ADVISORY COUNCIL
Dr. James Muro Mburu
Energy Policy & Regulation Advisor
Energy policy expert with 20+ years of experience in energy regulation, markets and sustainable development across Africa.
Eng. Fatima Aliyu
Renewable Energy Systems Advisor
Renewable energy engineer and systems expert focused on clean energy solutions, innovation and just energy access.
Dr. Kwame Boateng
Finance & Investment Advisor
Development finance specialist with expertise in climate finance, investments and mobilising capital for green transformation.
Our Advisory Council provides strategic guidance. Editorial independence and publishing decisions remain with Fuel the Shift.
OUR APPROACH TO STORYTELLING
Community First
We listen first and report from the ground up.
Evidence Driven
We combine data, context and lived experiences.
Solutions Focused
We spotlight what works and why it matters.
Partnership Oriented
We build bridges between people, ideas and institutions.
Get in touch
We welcome story leads, partnerships and collaboration opportunities.
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