Therefore, when she found a business idea that would help her forge her own path in the sector, it was not unexpected. In 2014, Ms Ochieng figured out a way to turn bio-waste into clean and affordable energy. This has seen the Government spearhead renewable energy projects across the country to prevent further depletion and reach the 10 per cent cover target set in the Constitution. It has also planned major renewable energy projects, such as the Lake Turkana Wind Power project, and Biofuel production in places like Kieni. Bentos Fuels’ briquettes are made with a special-formulation resin that generates high heat.

Source: Standard Digital August 15, 2016 17:03 UTC