Enhancing Sustainability of Biogas Production in Kenya

Abstract

Biogas is essentially a mix of gases and can be produced naturally and articially. In natural conditions, the gas mainly methane is produced through wastes degradation by microorganisms and enter into the environment. The high amount of methane in biogas is what makes it valuable as an alternative energy source. However, when released into the environment, the gas contributes to global warming. No appropriate policy measures under environment and energy sectors that guide the rural poor on how to dispose of the wastes. The worst is that the policy does not support the existing digesters, further demolarizing the poor communities. Most of the stated policy measures favor the urban richer communities, emphasizing on non-renewable energies;