Lukia is a renewable energy expert with a Master’s in Solar Energy and over seven years of experience. As a GIZ Energy Advisor, she led solar irrigation training, gender-inclusive energy programs, health center electrification, and Uganda’s first solar-powered e-mobility pilot. Previously, she boosted solar irrigation revenue at SolarNow. She advocates for sustainable energy and youth climate action, aiming to drive equitable, net-zero futures.
Ddembe Ismail is a construction cost consultant, entrepreneur, and Founder of COST LAB Limited, the company behind COSTLAB, a digital construction cost intelligence platform supporting construction professionals across Rwanda, East Africa, and beyond.
With over 15 years of experience in the real estate and infrastructure sectors, he has worked with multidisciplinary teams from global companies on complex projects with a strong focus on value, efficiency, and sustainability.