A recent evaluation of the Biogas Business Boost Benefitting Farmers (4B-F) project indicated that digester functionality rates have increased from below 60% to 81% in Kenya. This report presents a functionality assessment survey conducted between 16th May 2022 to 27th May 2022 for domestic biodigester systems in five sampled counties across Central, Western, Nyanza, Lower Eastern and Coastal regions of Kenya. The functionality of biodigesters was assessed based on use for cooking, lighting and use of the bio-slurry for agricultural activities.
Feb. 19, 2025, 10:29 a.m.
A survey of 41 Kenyan biodigester companies reveals that most are officially registered but operate on a small scale with limited outreach. Collectively, these companies have installed nearly 20,000 biodigesters, with prefabricated units constituting 46% and emerging as the fastest-growing market segment since 2018.
Feb. 19, 2025, 10:12 a.m.
The main purpose of the study was to estimate the potential for the installation of small-scale (0 to 50m3) and medium-scale (50 to 500m3) biodigesters in Kenya. This report presents a review of the livestock distribution in counties as well as other sectors that generate biodegradable waste. Biogas has a huge potential for development in Kenya as the technology is known specially in dairy farming. The main barrier for adoption is usually the up-front and investment required by biogas companies. By indicating sub-counties with the highest potential, the African Biodigester Component (ABC) helps biogas companies to de-risk their activities as they could invest in sales and marketing as well as extending their last mile distribution channels in areas with an existing pool of potential customers.
Feb. 18, 2025, 2:59 p.m.