On September 22, 2023, Makafui Awuku, the founder and CEO of McKingtorch Africa, hosted a distinguished team from various USAID organizations from both Africa and the United States at his facility in Ghana. This visit recognized McKingtorch Africa’s innovative model, which the U.S. Embassy in Ghana has praised as one of the most successful and […]
Across many communities, the need for basic infrastructure is often overlooked, and hospitals frequently stretch limited resources to care for the most vulnerable—especially when it comes to providing newborns with safe, reliable beds. In 2023 McKingtorch Africa continued to reimagine waste as a resource through a groundbreaking initiative- “Beds for Babies”, an initiative that brings
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~A Year of Purpose in Motion 2022 was a year that came rumbling~loud with chaos, thick with challenges. But in the heart of Accra, from the dirt and the dust, we sculpted hope. Turning bold ideas into everyday impact, constructing the first ever bus shelter on the African continent made entirely from recycled plastic. 3.5
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As we look back on 2023, McKingtorch Africa celebrates a significant milestone in its journey of impact and growth—expanding beyond Ghana to establish a presence in Zambia and Zimbabwe. This expansion not only demonstrates our commitment to environmental sustainability but also our vision to replicate the successes achieved at home in new contexts across the
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In October 2022, the University of Ghana’s Botany Department added more than just benches to their garden; they made a bold statement. Sustainability took a stylish seat at the Botany Department—quite literally. Two “lover’s benches,” crafted entirely from 100% recycled plastic waste collected from the streets of Accra, found a new home on the campus.
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In February 2022, McKingtorch Africa made a bold mark in Ghana’s sustainability space by unveiling the first-ever bus shelter in Accra — and on the African continent — constructed entirely from recycled and upcycled plastic waste. Commissioned at Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra, the shelter served as more than just a public structure; it was
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In June 2021, Makafui Awuku, the founder and CEO of Mckingtorch Africa, was honored as one of Ghana’s Top 50 Young CEOs by Avance Media. This recognition celebrated Makafui’s innovative leadership in environmental initiatives and sustainable design. As the driving force behind Mckingtorch Africa’s creative waste-to-value projects, which include upcycled public installations and educational initiatives,
In celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025 As the world celebrates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025 under the theme “Gender Equality in Digital Transformation,” stories like that of Priscilla Korlekour Agyeman serve as a vivid reminder of what’s possible when creativity, culture, and digital opportunity intersect. Priscilla is the founder
Mckingtorch Africa got selected to showcase works from repurposed and recycled plastic waste at the embassy of the UAE. Delegates from nearly 200 countries gathered in Dubai from November 30 to December 12 for the COP28 climate conference which resulted in nearly every country in the world agreeing to transition away from fossil fuels. “This
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Mckingtorch Africa had it’s maiden Climate Themed Christmas Carols event on Saturday the 16th of December 2023 with over 250 participating from the community. The event also had partners in attendance. The Climate Themed Christmas is a concept by Mckingtorch Africa that seeks to highlight the impact of the climate change and how it affects
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