Kenyan manufacturers are increasingly adopting renewable thermal energy solutions, particularly biomass, to significantly reduce operating costs and lessen their dependence on imported diesel. This strategic shift aims to combat rising fuel prices and foreign exchange pressures, bolstering the long-term sustainability and operational resilience of manufacturing firms.

• Unga Farm Care (EA) commissioned a new biomass boiler, projected to cut steam generation costs by approximately 45% and save about $1 million (Sh129 million) annually in foreign exchange.
• Plant Manager Eng Fredrick Kinge of Unga Farm Care (EA) Ltd emphasized that managing input costs and foreign exchange volatility is crucial for manufacturing sustainability.
• The biomass system is expected to eliminate over one million litres of diesel usage annually, preventing about 4,800 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, and will create roughly 50,000 man-days of employment yearly in the biomass supply chain.