In Mukuru Viwandani, Nairobi, families are turning to safer, cleaner cooking methods thanks to the expansion of KPC Foundation’s Clean Energy Transition Programme. The latest phase supplied 100 new households with modern cooking appliances, opening a path toward healthier living and greater dignity.
For many residents, moving from charcoal and firewood to LPG represents a marked improvement. Each household received a full 6kg starter kitcylinder, burner, grill, and an initial fillallowing efficient cooking while cutting exposure to harmful smoke.
The scheme follows an earlier rollout in Jomvu Kuu, Mombasa, where 90 households benefited, bringing the national total to 190 families served.
Beyond clean cooking, the project also addresses the persistent risk of fires in informal settlements. In Viwandani, 105 residents will receive specialized firefighting training, giving them skills to handle emergencies and safeguard their community.
Pius Mwendwa, Managing Director and Foundation chair, said the initiative reflects a dedication to practical, people‑centred solutions.
We cannot ask communities to protect the environment while they still rely on unsafe and unsustainable energy sources, he explained. Through this programme, we provide practical solutions that improve everyday life while furthering environmental conservation.
He added that the Foundation aims to expand the programme across communities near KPC operations across the country.
Our goal is to ensure more families gain access to clean energy, safer homes, and a higher quality of life. This is how we deliver impact at scale, he noted.
In partnership with Vivo Energy Kenya, the programme aligns with the Foundation’s broader strategy to foster environmental sustainability, public health, and community resilience.
Rachel Gathoni, KPC Foundation manager, stressed the importance of pairing clean energy access with safety training.
This programme is more than just changing how people cook. It protects families from harmful smoke, reduces fire risks, and enhances overall quality of life.
For residents in Mukuru Viwandani, the change feels immediate and deeply personalcleaner kitchens, safer homes, renewed hope.
The Foundation plans to extend the programme to additional communities near its operations in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Kisumu, aiming to shift families from vulnerability to resilience and from risk to safety.