In July 2021 the Kenyan government imposed VAT at 16% on domestic use of LPG. New research conducted by CLEAN-Air(Africa) partners, University of Liverpool and Moi University, and University College London has highlighted the negative impacts of associated price increases on the fuel on Kenya’s clean cooking agenda. The research team have partnered with the Kenyan Ministries of Health and Energy to prepare an action policy brief to make the urgent case for zero-rating domestic VAT that will be presented directly to policy makers and stakeholders.

The Flame of Change: Wood still rules the kitchens in Mbalmayo – Serie 1
This is the first in a three-part series exploring the setbacks of transitioning from wood to LPG in the town of Mbalmayo.