Our Culture
Best Place. Best Work. Best People
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As the Global Director of People & Culture, I am delighted to introduce you to our vibrant community. At d.light, we believe that our people are the heart of our success.
Our mission goes beyond transforming lives with sustainable products; we aim to create an inclusive, dynamic, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
At d.light, we embrace diversity, foster innovation, and encourage growth. Our commitment to creating positive change in the world starts with empowering our employees.
Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your skills, pursue your passions, and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in millions of lives.
Join us in our journey to transform the lives of 1 billion people by 2030!
Elson Mushi
Nairobi, Kenya
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Our Values: i.HOPE steers our interactions and our team's development to displaying empathy towards colleagues, maintaining an accessible open-door policy for all, irrespective of their position, and prioritizing a team-oriented mindset over individualism or self-centeredness 
i (Innovative)
we believe innovation and holistic thinking will solve any challenge; no matter how hard. Invention requires taking risks to learn faster and rapidly improving existing alternatives.
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we reflect on safety to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths
H (Honest)
we believe in having integrity in everything we do - honesty in our claims to customers and honesty on how we communicate with each other - we don’t say opposing messages to different people.
O (Optimistic)
we believe that clean energy can unlock a brighter future for billions and save our planet. Belief that our customers will create a brighter future for themselves if empowered with the right tools and opportunities.
P (Passionate)
we are tenacious and 100% committed to delivering a brighter future for our customers. Passion, determination and continuous improvement, always overcomes.
E (Empathetic)
we listen to each other, our customers and our partners. we seek to 'walk in the others shoes,’ see all perspectives, and making decisions with compassion, trust and respect.
Employee Testimonials
Our employees come from different backgrounds and multiple continents, but are united in our goal to serve our customers and make energy access universal. Here is what some of the d.lighters say:
Embracing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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To fulfill our mission of transforming and impacting lives, it’s essential that our employees perform at their best. Incentives, benefits, and team building are fundamental to our core operations, promoting ongoing learning and collaboration. We foster a culture that extends beyond the office, engaging in activities like hiking, marathon running, football, and cycling to strengthen bonds and foster unity.
Our Work Environment
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We prioritize creating creative environments and encourage taking breaks away from our desks. We provide amenities such as a billiard tables and opportunities to share meals together to foster a sense of community and relaxation.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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"Women in d.light - Wid" is a new initiative that was launched in May 2023 and aims to create a supportive and empowering community for women at d.light, where they can share experiences, discuss challenges, and learn from one another.
We believe that this plays a vital role in promoting gender diversity and inclusion in d.light. This initiative aims to demonstrate solidarity for women in the workplace and advance workplace equality.
Our organization proudly celebrates the wealth of talent comprising legal, business, marketing, and technological expertise among women professionals across our business spheres, each accomplished in their respective fields.
By embracing equity, we acknowledge that every individual, regardless of gender, deserves equal opportunities, rights, and respect.
Employee Recognition
d.light runs a gamified program driven by our core values.
i.HOPE Award is a testament to our dedication to nurturing a workplace environment where our values transcend mere words on paper to become guiding principles in our daily actions.
We recognize and award employees who live these values. We continuously celebrate the incredible things our teams do every day!
