Carbon Monoxide Risks of Charcoal Stoves in Kenya
the-star.co.keA tragic incident in Nakuru County highlights the lethal risks of using charcoal stoves, known as jikos, in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. The release of carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless gas, can lead to rapid suffocation and death, especially while people are sleeping. This event underscores the urgent need for clean cooking alternatives and better energy infrastructure to replace hazardous biomass fuels in residential areas. Transitioning to safer, low-carbon heating and cooking solutions is critical for reducing preventable deaths from indoor air pollution.
