The Environmental and Socio- Economic Implications of Charcoal Making in Soin Location of Ainamoi Division, Kericho District
Abstract
Energy in all its various forms is important in the development of any nation.
Man requires energy for survival and for Development. A great percentage of
energy requirements in the developing nations, Kenya included are met by
woodfuel. Commonly firewood is used in the rural areas and charcoal in the
urban areas. As the urbanisation trends continue to go up so do the demand for
charcoal.
This study examined the Socio-economic and environmental implications of
charcoal making in a Rural setting of Kenya.
Both Secondary and Primary data was collected using various techniques. The
Primary Data was obtained through, observation, interviews and a household
questionnaire was administered to 58 households in the study area sampled
from charcoal making sites in the location. The Secondary Data was obtained
from library research, from Government Publications and from research findings
by various NGO's.
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University of Nairobi Department of Urban and Regional Planning