Review of Policy Environment for the Adoption and Diffusion of Clean Cooking Solutions in Kenya and Tanzania
African Technology Policy Studies Network
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Abstract: There is a pressing call for countries in East Africa to meet the growing energy demand while securing the health of people and the environment. A major goal of their national vision is to ensure sustainable access to affordable,reliable and modern energy for socio-economic development. In this report,we take a regional perspective to review the status of the development of clean cooking solutions in Kenya and Tanzania. The report reviews policy instruments and regulatory environment around clean cooking solutions with the aim of identifying policy gaps and proposing actions that support current policies to catalyse the adoption and diffusion of clean cooking solutions in Kenya and Tanzania. It is evident that Kenya has a more established clean cookstove market compared to Tanzania. Donor-supported cookstove initiatives and programs have given prominence to clean cookstove development,which has contributed to the current rate of adoption and diffusion in Kenya and Tanzania. Analysis of policies provides an impression of governments’ effort to promote the use of clean cookstove as an alternative to traditional sources of energy. As much as these policies exist,their rate of their impact on the clean cookstove sector is rather low. The report argues that it is not just about the existence of multiple policies but how well they are well aligned to address the problems and to help achieve the adoption and diffusion of clean cookstove sectors in the society.