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.
Her work examines how energy systems, policies, technologies and investments intersect with everyday life across African communities, particularly in relation to equity, energy justice, livelihoods, gender, youth participation, access, affordability, local innovation and community ownership.
Through journalism, multimedia storytelling and strategic dialogue, she makes complex energy issues accessible to broader audiences while connecting community realities and African perspectives to regional and global conversations.
Vice Versa Global
An African media and storytelling organisation, Vice Versa Global brings experience in community journalism, multimedia storytelling, thematic publications and public dialogue.
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
Eng. Fatima Aliyu
Renewable Energy Systems Advisor
Dr. Kwame Boateng
Finance & Investment Advisor
Our Advisory Council provides strategic guidance. Editorial independence remains 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 highlight what works and what's possible.
Pan-African Perspective
We connect local stories to continental and global relevance.
Get in touch
We welcome story leads, partnerships and collaboration opportunities.