This brief is intended for everyone who is concerned with the wellbeing of the majority of people in Kenya who use traditional methods of cooking/fuels. About 15,400 women and children die annually in Kenya due to indoor air pollution mainly from smoky kitchens. This overview is for those who wish to understand better the relationship between cooking technologies/fuels and what impact it has on other areas of development. The details include the importance of a holistic approach in addressing cooking energy on demand and supply and the need for active participation of both the public and private sectors. This brief calls for everyone to act now.
Publication year
2014
Authors
Ingwe-Musungu, A.; Lomosi, A.; Njenga, M.; Wanjohi, D.; Hoffmann, R.; Johnson, O.; liyama, M.
Language
English
Keywords
cookstoves, energy, households, rural communities, bioenergy
Geographic
Kenya
