The initiative to incorporate gender considerations in activities, the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency organised a training to enlighten its staff on the common gender stereotypes, gender mainstreaming tools, intersectionality and gender concerns in the energy sector. Schimanek Melissa a seasoned expert with several years of gender mainstreaming experience in development cooperation conducted the interactive sessions. The sessions included role-plays, Q and A, practical exercises, goal setting and conflict resolution.