Carbon avoidance
Efficient and Clean Cooking for households in Kenya
This project aims to provide an efficient cooking system to the communities and institutions in the Republic of Kenya.
The project deploys efficient cookstoves known as Jikokoa, intended for use with charcoal under VPA-02 & 04, and Kuniokoas intended for use with firewood. The technology was designed and developed by BURN Manufacturing Co. These highly efficient cookstoves translate into considerable charcoal and firewood savings when compared to traditional cookstoves. The Jikokoa and Kuniokoa stoves’ design considers the local cooking culture in the project area to ensure that improvements in technology and Improved standards of living do not come at the expense of cultural traditions.
For low-income households, fuel is a major recurring cost. By lowering fuel consumption, families can redirect savings toward food, education, healthcare, or small businesses. In addition, BURN creates stable employment across its value chain, providing income opportunities that help lift people out of poverty.
The project dramatically improves health outcomes, with 99.23% of households experiencing better indoor air quality. Reduced smoke exposure lowers the risk of pneumonia, stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer - conditions that disproportionately affect women and children who spend the most time near traditional cookstoves.
By reducing fuel demand and the frequency of collection trips, the project frees up time for school attendance, homework, and rest. Improved health also means fewer missed school days due to illness.
Women and girls benefit directly from reduced fuel collection burdens and improved indoor air quality. The project also promotes women’s economic empowerment through employment.
The project ensures access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy by distributing an estimated 67,315 improved cookstoves over the first crediting period.
The project creates at least 25 jobs across manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing, and repair services.
The reduction in the use of fossil fuel for cooking purposes will result in emission reductions and eventually reduce the effects of Climate change in the host country.
By significantly reducing charcoal and firewood consumption through efficient cookstoves, the project decreases pressure on Kenya's forests and woodlands. Less demand for wood fuel means fewer trees are cut down, helping to halt deforestation.
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This project is supported in our Community Projects in the impact shop.
Impact partner
In 2014, BURN launched its first full manufacturing facility in Kenya - the first and only of its kind. BURN is now the only vertically integrated modern cookstove company in sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past 10 years, BURN has built a successful business while proving that cookstoves can have transformative social, financial and environmental impacts.
Verifications
Verification: Gold standard
This project is verified by the Gold Standard. You can view it on the Gold Standard Registry here.