In construction industry, sand is a major raw material besides water, cement, gravel and steel. The quality of sand is vital in development of firm structures in construction. Thus, for construction industry to remain ...

Like in most Sub-Saharan Africa, biomass is the most consumed fuel in overall Kenyan energy demand. In addition to biomass, other end-use fuels are also consumed in the country, mostly by economic sectors. However, electricity ...

Thermochemical treatment of empty fruit bunches (EFBs) had been proven to be the fastest way of converting this agro-industrial waste into value. Two-step carbonization and activation was used to convert the EFB to activated ...

Purpose: This study assesses the impact of biogas adoption on household energy use and livelihood improvement. Also, this study aims to clarify the benefits of biogas adoption as a pathway to sustainable household energy. ...

Growing concerns over climate change have underscored the need for rapid actions to mitigate its impacts. In that regard, this study sought to assess greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to total final energy consumption ...

Rapid population increase coupled with industrialization has led to rise in global energy demand leading to skyrocketing of energy prices. Diversification in energy resources is essential to reduce overdependence on certain ...

Renewable energy-based innovations and technologies play a crucial role in reducing postharvest losses and enabling low-carbon food processing, but their sustainability assessments remain fragmented and inconsistent due ...

Urban agriculture plays a key role in enhancing food and nutrition security while supporting the sustainability and resilience of rapidly growing cities such as Eldoret. Despite a population of approximately 500,000, ...

Eco-innovation is a methodology developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development and application of a business model, shaped by a new ...

Water is essential for life; however, many people in developing countries, particularly in rural areas, lack access to clean and safe piped water. Lack of appropriate water treatment makes such people to consume untreated ...