On January 17, 2023, Mckingtorch Africa welcomed representatives from the Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm Conventions, and the Basel Convention Coordinating Center for the Africa Region. Their visit followed the successful completion of a pilot project on reusable bags, conducted in partnership with Mckingtorch Africa and the UN Basel Convention headquarters in Switzerland. The delegates traveled from […]
At the heart of last year’s Earth Day commemoration at the U.S. Embassy in Accra was a sobering truth: Ghana’s environment is under siege. Environmental journalist Erastus Asare Donkor delivered a powerful message on the devastating toll of illegal mining, known as galamsey, and its ripple effects on water bodies, biodiversity, and human health. His
Earth Day Reflections: Why illegal Mining is Everyone’s Problem-06/04/25 Read More »
At Mckingtorch Africa, we have always believed that sustainability isn’t just about reducing waste, it’s about transforming it. That’s why we are excited to share a significant milestone in our journey: with support from UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) and the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, we received a grant in April
On June 3, 2023, McKingtorch Africa welcomed members of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for a vital dialogue focused on the inseparable connection between social justice and environmental sustainability. What began as a casual roundtable blossomed into something deeper; a rich conversation about social justice through the lens of environmental sustainability. Participants discussed the idea that
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
~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
2022: Through the waste, we Rose-05/27/25 Read More »
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
Plastic with a Purpose: Ghana’s Bold Move in Public Design-05/21/25 Read More »
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,
