CLEAN : Glimmer of hope for Ugandas

Moses returned to Kenya to find deforestation due to firewood collection. He developed biochar as an alternative fuel, which also serves as an organic fertilizer. Ecofuel Africa, founded in 2009, has helped farmers invest in kilns to produce biochar, reducing deforestation and saving costs. Moses aims to expand biochar use and plant millions of trees to combat environmental degradation.

What prompted Moses to return to Kenya and start working on biochar?

• He wanted to start a new business.

• He received a government grant to work on environmental issues.

• He was inspired by a documentary on deforestation.

• He discovered his sister was skipping school to collect firewood.

What is the primary function of the kilns used by farmers in Ecofuel Africa?

• To generate electricity for rural areas.

• To produce solar energy.

• To convert organic waste into biochar.

• To purify water for local communities.

How does the use of biochar benefit families financially?

• It reduces the cost of cooking fuel.

• It increases crop yields significantly.

• It eliminates the need for fertilizers.

• It provides a new source of income through exports.

What is Moses' long-term goal for the biochar initiative?

• To create a global brand for biochar.

• To develop biochar into a luxury product.

• To have 40 million people using biochar and plant a quarter of a billion trees.

• To replace all traditional charcoal with biochar in Africa.

What environmental issue is Ecofuel Africa primarily addressing?

• Air pollution in urban areas.

• Deforestation and loss of biodiversity.

• Water scarcity in rural regions.

• Soil erosion in agricultural lands.