Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Kizza Hussein

We recently had the chance to connect with Kizza Hussein and have shared our conversation below.

Kizza, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
For me, the first 90 minutes of my day usually start quietly. I wake up early, take a moment to pray and center myself, then head to the gym for a workout. It’s a routine that helps me align both mentally and physically before diving into the day’s work.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am delighted to share a bit about myself and my work.
My name is Kizza Hussein and I working as an attorney with Greenpeace Africa. My work focuses on promoting climate justice, ethical governance, and accountability across environmental and social impact spaces. I am passionate about using law and advocacy as tools to protect both people and the planet and ensure that environmental action is rooted in fairness, integrity, and inclusion.
What makes my journey unique is the intersection of law, justice, and youth empowerment. Over the years, I have worked to build systems that strengthen integrity within organizations while also supporting young people across different continents to lead transformative environmental initiatives.
Right now, I am particularly focused on advancing climate justice and integrity frameworks that make environmental governance more transparent and inclusive by bridging the gap between policy, activism, and community-led action.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
The person who taught me the most about work is my parents and mentor, who demonstrated the importance of dedication, integrity, and continuous learning. They showed me that true professionalism involves not just doing the job, but also caring deeply about the quality and impact of your work. Their guidance and example have profoundly shaped my approach to work and my commitment to growth.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me that compassion, humility, and resilience are more valuable than any measure of success. Growing up in Uganda, I faced many struggles and witnessed firsthand the hardships people endure, especially during the times I saw refugees in DRC Congo and Rwanda during the genocide. Seeing individuals who had nothing, yet still holding on to hope, taught me the importance of kindness and respect, regardless of circumstances. Even when we had very little to give, helping others in need showed me that true strength lies in empathy and humility. These lessons about peace and humanity are qualities that success alone can never teach.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I am deeply committed to the project I started called “Light Africa”. It’s about connecting remote and rural homes in Africa to clean energy, especially those with no access to electricity. This project is personal to me because, growing up, I lived in homes without access to clean energy, and also would see many families whose children couldn’t do there study homework at home because they did have access to electricity. sometimes we would eat food full of dust and stones because cooking dinner at night without access to electricity meant anything could end up in pans while cooking on firewood in dankness so I understand how challenging that can be. My goal is to help the over 40% of the African population who still lack electricity access, through a combination of social entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Since starting in 2019, I have been dedicated to this cause because I believe that everyone deserves access to safe, reliable, and sustainable energy. I am committed to seeing this project grow and make a real difference, no matter how long it takes.

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you retired tomorrow, what would your customers miss most?
If I retired tomorrow, my clients customers and the teams I work with would most miss my ability to come up with creative solutions to complex problems. As an attorney, I have always believed that there are more people with problems than they are with solution, equally i genuine believe there people with integrity who are willing to help solve difficult issues, especially when approached with compassion and understanding. I feel that my approach of combining problem-solving, empathy, and a commitment to integrity is something that would be greatly missed. They would miss having someone who not only fights for their interests but also genuinely cares about making a positive difference and finding innovative ways to address their challenges.

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