She is actively involved in deploying decentralized energy technologies in East Africa, including pay-as-you-go LPG cooking solutions and solar systems.
She later on joined Rusinga Academy in Nairobi, Kenya, where her path in leadership began serving as a nominated Special Representative to the School Council.
Okudo is listed as a notable graduate of Rusinga School Academy alongside, Oscar winner, Lupita Nyongo and international journalist, Wahiga Mwaura.
[5] In her commencement speech to the Class of 2020 for Rusinga Academy,[6] Ogutu reminisced on her time there including serving as the Captain of the Kenya Debate Team.
It was during her studies the announcement of the discovery of Kenya's first oil reserves that propelled Ogutu to shift her focus on Foreign Policy and Diplomacy and enter the world of petroleum.
[9] Members encourage girls to take Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM courses in school and to seek careers in the lucrative male dominated sectors.
[11] Further on in 2020 Ogutu was appointed to the African Energy Chamber highest-level advisory committee to serve on local content matters and support capacity building across the continent.