By Anthony M. Wanjohi Director of Projects and Research Kenya Projects Organization (KENPRO) Email Address: kenprokenya@gmail.com Abstract: Adequate financing is essential for accelerating the deployment of renewable energy technologies and achieving sustainable development. Although renewable energy systems offer significant environmental, economic, and social benefits, many projects continue to face financial barriers due to high initial…
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Renewable Energy Applications in Agro-Processing and Post-Harvest Management
By Anthony M. Wanjohi and Karen A. Chagwaya Kenya Projects Organization (KENPRO) Email Address: kenprokenya@gmail.com Abstract: Renewable energy technologies are transforming agro-processing and post-harvest management by providing reliable, affordable, and environmentally sustainable energy solutions for agricultural value chains. In many developing countries, limited access to modern energy contributes to inefficient processing, high post-harvest losses, low…
Role of Renewable Energy in Agriculture in Kenya
By Anthony M. Wanjohi Director of Projects and Research Kenya Projects Organization (KENPRO) Email Address: kenprokenya@gmail.com Abstract: Renewable energy has become an important enabler of sustainable agricultural development by providing reliable, affordable, and environmentally friendly energy solutions for farming systems. In Kenya, where agriculture remains a key contributor to food security, employment, and economic growth,…
Cost–Benefit Analysis of the Use of Renewable Energy in Agriculture
By Anthony M. Wanjohi | Kenya Projects Organization | Email: kenprokenya@gmail.com | Abstract Renewable energy is increasingly recognized as a key driver of sustainable agricultural development. This article examines the economic viability of renewable energy technologies in agriculture using the Cost–Benefit Analysis (CBA) framework. Specifically, it analyses the major cost components associated with renewable energy…
Fish Faecal Waste as a Feedstock for Biogas Production
 By: Karen A. Chagwaya Abstract: The rapid expansion of aquaculture has significantly increased the generation of fish faecal waste, creating environmental management challenges while presenting opportunities for renewable energy production and resource recovery. Although fish faecal waste has traditionally been regarded as a waste disposal problem, its high biodegradable organic matter content makes it a…
Renewable Energy Solutions for Sustainable Community Development
Renewable energy solutions for sustainable community development have become a necessity. With the need to mitigate climate change and foster local resilience, communities worldwide are turning to renewable power sources. From solar panels adorning rooftops to wind turbines dotting the landscape, these solutions offer clean power and promise economic vitality.
Solar Water Pumps Technologies and Market in Kenya
Anthony M. Wanjohi1 and Peter Gichini2 1,2Kenya Projects Organization P.O. Box 15509-00503, Mbagathi, Nairobi-Kenya Corresponding Author Email: wanjohi@kenpro.org This paper offers an overview of the solar water pumps technologies and market in Kenya. Against the backdrop of Kenya’s increasing reliance on water pumping for food security and limited access to conventional energy sources, the paper…
A Brief Review of Consumption of Biogas in the Context of Somalia
Authors: Anthony M. Wanjohi1 and Erastus K. Irungu2 1,2Kenya Projects Organization P.O. Box 15509-00503, Mbagathi, Nairobi-Kenya Corresponding Author Email: wanjohi@kenpro.org Abstract Despite technological advances, many people, particularly in developing countries’ rural areas, continue to meet their cooking energy needs by burning biomass resources such as crop residues, firewood, and animal dung in crude stoves. Such…