African Migration Studies (Interdisciplinary - Social focus)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Clean Cookstove Programmes and Their Impact on Indoor Air Pollution in Kibera, Nairobi

Njeri Kibui, Maseno University Wangari Mburu, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Oscar Oleche, Department of Research, University of Nairobi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18718654
Published: February 2, 2000

Abstract

Kibera is a densely populated informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, facing significant environmental health challenges such as indoor air pollution from traditional cookstoves. A mixed-method approach including baseline surveys, household inventories, and follow-up interviews to evaluate changes before and after the programme implementation. Baseline data indicated an average of 1200 ppm CO levels in households; post-programme reductions were observed with 85% of participants reporting a decrease to below 600 ppm. The clean cookstove programmes have significantly reduced indoor air pollution, aligning with health improvement trends among residents. Continue support for ongoing maintenance and further research on long-term sustainability impacts.

How to Cite

Njeri Kibui, Wangari Mburu, Oscar Oleche (2000). Clean Cookstove Programmes and Their Impact on Indoor Air Pollution in Kibera, Nairobi. African Migration Studies (Interdisciplinary - Social focus), Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18718654

Keywords

AfricanizationSettlement StudiesCommunity HealthAnthropology of DevelopmentParticipatory ResearchGender StudiesEpidemiology

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