In this episode, I speak with Annaliese Mitchell, a Senior Civil and Environmental Engineer in the Mine Closure and Site Remediation team at Engeny (Egis Group). With experience across consulting, government, and construction, Annaliese brings both technical expertise and practical perspective to her work. She shares valuable insights into mine closure planning, contaminated land remediation, and water and waste management, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in these fields. Annaliese also reflects on her engineering journey, showing how her diverse career path has fueled her passion for developing sustainable, lasting solutions.

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In this episode, we speak with Eng. Nsiimire Annet, a trailblazing telecommunications engineer who was the only girl in her engineering class and has since built a remarkable career spanning over 20 years. With a multidisciplinary background including a Bachelor’s in Telecommunications Engineering, two Diplomas in Electrical Engineering, and a Master’s in Management Studies, she works as an independent consultant, trainer, and advocate. Annet has championed capacity building through humanitarian engineering projects, including clean-energy initiatives in refugee settlements, and has held leadership roles within the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE). Her story is one of resilience, advocacy, and paving the way for more women in engineering.

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In this episode, Anita delves into her transformative experiences navigating cultural shifts while pursuing her MSc in Egypt, confronting imposter syndrome through intentional self-talk, and developing the confidence to step into new arenas. She is an environmental engineer and health & safety specialist with over eight years experience in the field, currently serving as QHSSE Supervisor at Nexus Green Ltd. She has led the design and installation of solar powered irrigation and water supply systems across more than 100 sites in Northern Uganda. Anita's efforts have been featured in CEO East Africa’s “Journey to the Boardroom” series and her research on sustainable petrochemical wastewater treatment has been published in ScienceDirect.

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In this episode, I chat with Jackline Nakitto, a chattered multi disciplinary engineering technologist from Uganda. She shares lessons and challenges from her 12 year engineering experience delivering sustainable MEP design and construction solutions across East Africa. We talk about the importance of being technically sound, whether engineering has a space for femininity, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and mentorship.

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In this episode, I sit down with Sana Musanje — a mechanical engineer and climate innovation specialist — to hear her inspiring journey at the forefront of renewable energy and green hydrogen development in Uganda. Sana opens up about the challenges she’s faced as a young African woman in engineering, how she found her way into the climate and energy space, and the lessons she’s learned navigating a male-dominated industry. From her work with the UNFCCC and Hydrogène de France to championing inclusive climate action, this conversation is a reminder of what it means to lead with purpose, resilience, and innovation.

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Miria Agunyo, an accomplished environmental engineer with expertise in bioenergy, renewable energy, and environmental management systems. She is the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Environment at Uganda Christian University and also serves as a project manager with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. She holds a PhD in Economic Sciences and a Master’s in Renewable Energy and Environmental Management from Europa Universität Flensburg in Germany. Her work spans several countries, including Uganda, Germany, Scotland, and Denmark, and she’s led impactful projects in biogas technology, waste management, and sustainable development. In our conversation, she shares how she stumbled into a PhD, the motivations that have shaped her path, the role of mentoring and valuable advice for young engineers seeking purpose and direction in their careers.

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