In Nairobi's informal settlements, the closure of Kenyan supplier Koko Networks has left thousands of households without access to clean bioethanol cooking fuel. Once a simple, affordable alternative to smoky charcoal, Koko's network of over 3,000 fuel points shut down after a standoff with the Kenyan government over carbon credit approvals. Households that relied on the blue flame are now forced to choose between expensive gas or returning to more harmful fuels. Analysts say the company's collapse has exposed flaws in market-based clean energy fuels, which often benefit investors more than communities. Users say they feel abandoned, highlighting the urgent need for more affordable, reliable energy solutions.
