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Kenya Biogas Programme

The Kenya Biogas Programme, implemented by African Bioenergy Programmes Ltd since 2009, has built over 18,000 household biodigesters across the country, with 88% reported still in operation as of early 2020.

Nationwide, rural KenyaHousehold biogas digestersGold Standard
OperatorAfrican Bioenergy Programmes Ltd (ABPL)
EcosystemHousehold biogas digesters
StandardGold Standard
StatusActive
LocationNationwide, rural Kenya
Overview

Inside the project

The Kenya Biogas Programme is implemented by African Bioenergy Programmes Ltd (ABPL).

Since the start of the programme in 2009, over 18,000 biodigesters have been built across Kenya.

18,000+ biodigesters
Built since 2009
88% in operation
As of early 2020
333,500 tonnes CO2
Reduced (cumulative)

Objectives

  • Build household biodigesters across Kenya
  • Sustain high in-operation rates among installed digesters

Approach

  • African Bioenergy Programmes Ltd builds and maintains household biodigesters across Kenya under the Gold Standard.

Sources

Inspect 2 sources
  1. marketplace.goldstandard.org ↗https://marketplace.goldstandard.org/products/kenya-biogas-programme
  2. climate-wise.com ↗https://climate-wise.com/Projects/kenya-biogas-programme/

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