Adoptions of Improved Biomass Cook Stoves by Households: an Example from Homabay County

The aim of the study was to examine the influence of socio cultural factors on the adoption of improved cook stoves in Homabay County, Kenya. The economic, social, ecological and environmental roles and benefits of forests are obvious and need no emphasis. Inefficient use of fuel wood is considered one of the main causes of deforestation. Use of more efficient improved cook stoves is proposed as one of the measures that can reduce demand for...