Sonko Jamal is a driven, purposeful, and hard-working young man who is deeply passionate about growing his business and leveraging his network to increase environmental awareness and participation by everyday citizens. As both the CEO and Founder of Kyuka Ventures, Sonko spearheads a recycling-focused manufacturing company that aims to design and supply individuals and businesses with environmentally friendly cooking materials such as LPG using solid waste plastic.Growing up in a humble family background of 8, Sonko experienced firsthand the daily struggle for access to essential needs of life, including clean cooking energy, within his community. This upbringing fueled his determination to pioneer alternative clean energy solutions using plastic waste as an enabler. Sonko is a passionate environmental entrepreneur with a focus on the circular economy sector. With 5 years of experience in waste management, polymer raw materials, waste conversion methods, and venture development, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his field. Sonko studied environmental science and technology at Portland State University.Through his remarkable work, Sonko has gained recognition as one of the top 30 young environmentalists to follow in Africa by Living Earth, further highlighting his commitment to making a positive impact on the environment and the lives of those living within it