Céleste Vogel

I am a lawyer and entrepreneur passionate about sustainable mobility and inclusive economic development. In 2021, I co-founded eWAKA Mobility, a women-led African startup transforming last-mile logistics through electric two-wheelers. Our mission is to create dignified, climate-smart job opportunities for youth and women while addressing the inefficiencies of urban and peri-urban transport systems across Africa. At eWAKA, we design and deploy electric cargo bikes and motorcycles tailored to local conditions, integrating IoT, fleet management tools, and financial partnerships to unlock access to affordable and reliable transport. We work with delivery platforms, microfinance institutions, and local businesses to power inclusive mobility ecosystems. Under my leadership, eWAKA has created over 1,000 green jobs, reduced carbon emissions, and helped shape the conversation around e-mobility and digital livelihoods on the continent. Our vision is to ensure African cities grow sustainably—where mobility creates economic opportunity without polluting the future. Today, I continue to champion climate justice, digital equity, and gender inclusion through scalable, tech-enabled solutions in transport and logistics.