By Sharon Sharon Okinyi

Turning human waste into cooking fuel in Kenya

Nairobi

biogas warming water at the center in Katwekera
Biogas warming water at in Katwekera, Kibra slums. Photo/Sharon Okinyi/AWiM

 

A group of women and youths came up with a biogas initiative to tackle indoor pollution and sanitation in Nairobi’s Kibra Slums. They also use it as an alternative fuel to cook.

 

Nyamolo, a beneficiary of the biogas during an interview at her house in Katwekera, Kibra slums
Nyamolo, a beneficiary of the biogas during an interview at her house in Katwekera, Kibra slums, Nairobi. Photo/Sharon

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