Mukuru Clean Stoves uses recycled metal to manufacture improved cookstoves and agricultural waste to manufacture mosquito repellent fuel. We work with local women business owners to distribute to the last mile providing families at the base of the economic pyramid with a formidable barrier against household air pollution and malaria, the two deadliest killers in underserved markets

VISION

To Eradicate Household Air Pollution in Africa!

MISSION

To be the most reliable cooking asset for base of the pyramid households.

MORE ABOUT US

OUR STORY

Life for a young girl orphaned at the age of 10 years growing up in Mukuru Kwa Njenga slums, one of the biggest slums in Nairobi (Kenya's capital city) was tough, risky and unbearable. By sixteen I was a teenage mom and my journey got even harder from there. I had to drop out of school to figure out a way to fend for myself and my daughter. My first job was selling charcoal within the slum community and it was the only fuel I could afford. My daughter and I kept suffering from respiratory tract infections and when she turned two she suffered a severe burn injury from a traditional stove.

After a two year break from school, I was finally able to save enough for tuition and I enrolled in an adult school - which opened my eyes to the health hazards caused by charcoal and other harmful solid fuels. An enthusiast of science and social studies, I wanted to inspire fellow women to lead the fight against household air pollution in Africa!

I founded Mukuru Clean Stoves; a social enterprise that produces clean, affordable and reliable cook stoves targeting under-served markets to help mothers keep their children safe, save on fuel consumption and reduce household air pollution.

CHARLOT MAGAYI

FOUNDER & CEO

OVERVIEW

Burning solid fuels such as charcoal and agricultural waste in open fires and traditional stoves exposes families to dangerous air pollution—often exceeding WHO clean air guidelines by up to 50 times.

In Africa, household air pollution is linked to over 1 million deaths annually, with women and children disproportionately affected due to prolonged exposure while cooking with inefficient stoves.

The benefits of transitioning to improved cookstoves are well-documented: reduced exposure to hazardous pollutants, lower risk of burns in children under five, decreased fuel costs, and shorter cooking times. However, affordability and accessibility remain significant barriers, preventing millions of households from making the switch to cleaner, more sustainable cooking solutions.

Mukuru Clean Stoves is bridging this gap by delivering cost-effective, energy-efficient stoves that reduce household air pollution, improve health outcomes, and lessen environmental impact—ensuring that clean cooking is not a luxury, but a right for all.

OUR IMPACT

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