Jiko Kenya Firewood Stove

STAMP Investments

Jiko Kenya Firewood Stove

Contact Solution Provider

Keneth Mitambo
STAMP Investments
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
+254 789656060
keneth.ndua@gmail.com

Solution Overview & Benefits

Jiko Kenya is a dual-purpose, fuel-efficient firewood stove. Waste heat from the stove is used in the insulating jacket to boil water, creating safe drinking water and a reduction of waterborne diseases.

The jacket can be filled with three liters of water in an inner boiling chamber, further enhancing heat transfer efficiency. The user can simultaneously boil water, thus sanitizing it, and use the stove more efficiently for cooking tasks.

History & Development

In 2014, STAMP received a grant from Grand challenges Canada, to establish a fabrication facility, refine and pilot the Jiko Kenya. The pilot consisted of 150 women-led households and took place in the Mwingi, Kilifi and Thika areas of Kenya. This initial pilot showed a 75% reduction in fuel costs for participants.

Currently, the stove is available through women’s self–help groups, savings and credit cooperative organizations (SACCOs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Since October 2014, 320 firewood and 250 charcoal/briquette stoves have been distributed through women groups and women vendors.

The current fabrication facility has the capacity of producing 300 stoves monthly.

Availability

Publicly available: yes
Countries where available: Kenya
Price range (USD): 20 to 50 USD
Offered or can be licensed for local manufacture: yes
Countries where spare parts can be purchased: Kenya

Specifications

Dimensions: 18''
Weight: 9kg

Additional Information