It is encouraging that the National Oil Corporation of Kenya has confirmed that the distribution of the six-kilogramme cooking gas cylinders targeting low-income households was to start yesterday after the government got an independent inspector. However, authorities need to look into consumer rights organisation Cofek’s demands for credible testing before the Sh3 billion project kicks off.
Under the plan, the cylinders are to be distributed at Sh2,000 against the commercial rate of Sh5,000. This is a step in the right direction, especially with the many health and social benefits tied to the use of clean energy for cooking, which stands at 30 percent in the country.
