Kachione LLC
(historic, no longer a team member) 

 

Robert Van Buskirk and Laurence Kachione began their collaboration in 2016. Early on Laurence established Kachione LLC to implement their joint vision of designing, importing, assembling and delivering low cost durable solar products to Malawi villagers.

 

After a decade of cooperation, the relationship between Kachione LLC and Solar4Africa ended 30 September 2027, and all Kachione staff were laid off. Both organizations cooperated to ensure that all staff were paid Malawi’s legally mandated severance pay and pension arrears, but the end was nevertheless jarring and sad for everyone involved.

Moving past the mutual disappointment, it’s important to recognize and honor all the wonderful things the Kachione staff achieved over the years: Navigating the complex import process at the receiving end in Malawi, storing inventory, assembling products, manufacturing Forever Batteries (Batile Lokhalitsa), creating and maintaining the network of women-led village solar shops – these were all major achievements by Laurence Kachione and his staff.