Promote youth-owned and operated briquette making enterprises

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to promote youth-owned and operated briquette-making enterprises in areas where agricultural waste is available in commercially viable quantities (coffee waste, rice husks, maize cobs, and coconut husks).

In 2025 the budget policy statement recommitted to prioritizing clean cooking and supporting youth-led briquette enterprises.
In March 2026, the government shifted from a ‘dedicated fund’ model to an integrated grant system (NYOTA) and industrial infrastructure (CAIPs). They reported that this was to ensure that youth-led briquette ventures have both the startup capital (KSh 50k grants) and the raw material aggregation points needed for commercial viability.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026 12:20 pm