Ms. Winfred Akello (Uganda)

Ms. Winfred Akello

(Chief Executive Officer, Hello Laundry)
www.hellolaundry.ug 

Ms. Winfred Akello is the Chief Executive Officer and majority shareholder of Wacloud Ventures Ltd, trading as Hello Laundry. A trailblazer in her field, she brings a unique blend of precision, innovation, and leadership. Her cross-disciplinary expertise spans systems quality assurance and advanced information technology, reflecting a career defined by versatility and adaptability. She began her professional journey in systems and quality assurance, where she ensured compliance with safety standards and championed integrity. 

Laundry is a water-based service, and water is central to the environment, the blue economy, and urban sustainability. In many African cities, informal laundry practices waste water, overuse detergents, release untreated greywater, and pollute drainage systems. These practices directly affect freshwater systems that feed into lakes and river basins, including those connected to Lake Victoria. 

Winfred is changing that. Under her leadership, Hello Laundry has transitioned from a basic neighborhood laundry service into a structured, process-driven urban convenience solution, addressing one of the fastest-growing lifestyle gaps in Uganda, time scarcity among working urban populations, while promoting safe and responsible water use. 

By formalizing a traditionally informal, water-intensive service, Winfred demonstrates that water stewardship extends beyond taps and boreholes; it lives in the everyday systems and businesses that touch water. Her work shows how African women entrepreneurs are protecting freshwater ecosystems while building innovative enterprises that serve modern urban life. 

(Information verified from Winfred Akello's direct statement)