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Kenya can simultaneously achieve food security and biofuels

A farmer uses his cotton seed biodiesel pump to irrigate his plot of maize in Kitui County on May 13, 2019. 

Photo credit: Reuters

By  George Wachira

Petroleum consultant

Liquid biofuels consist of gasohol (also called bioethanol) which is a blend of gasoline and alcohol, and biodiesel which is a blend of diesel and oil from plants.

Alcohol and oil can also be consumed neat by motor engines depending on design.

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