How briquettes from human waste, sawdust are taking place of charcoal

Beside Ms Wanjiku’s jiko, a green bucket displays round-shaped compressed briquettes made from sawdust and human waste, which she uses a fuel. She confirms that the briquettes last long and save on cost.

“It has been quite a while since I embarked on using this briquettes. When you light your jiko, it takes up to three hours before you can think of adding some more charcoal.