In Siaya County, Kenya, a significant link has been identified between the use of unclean cooking energy and a high prevalence of respiratory diseases, particularly among young children.

• Over 75 per cent of respiratory disease cases affect children under five years old.
• The Chronic Disease Society (CDS) Africa and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) are leading efforts to address the issue.
• A specialized medical camp was organized in Siaya Town to screen and treat respiratory illnesses, highlighting the need for a national shift to clean cooking technologies.