Cooking fuelThe Kanyadhiang Briquettes Nyale Community-based Organisation (CBO) is turning the hyacinth into briquettes that can be used as a source of energy for cooking. This, in turn, combats deforestation and climate change, as the use of water hyacinth to produce cooking fuel is an alternative to the use of charcoal. “I got skills on how to make the cooking fuel from my daughter, who is a teacher. Ms Adhiambo says the water hyacinth dries for four to six days, depending on the intensity of the sun. Group member Denish Ochieng says the logo will be placed on branded bags that will be used to market the cooking fuel.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 23, 2024 02:05 UTC