Rift Technologies

Mission

Our mission is to design and demonstrate innovations to address energy issues concerning health and economic utilization of resources.

Organization Type Independent Consultant

Contact Information

Primary Contact
Mr. Henry Mitei
Secondary Contact


Address P O Box 145
Egerton, Nakuru County
20115
Kenya
Website
Phone 254716053891
Fax
Calling/Fax Instructions

Our Focus

Primary Initiatives, Target Populations, and Scope of Work:

We are targeting rural populations in Nakuru county where wood fuel is becoming scarce as the government addresses forest destruction in the Mau. The programme is to supplement use of wood using mini renewable energy innovative designs.

Fuels/Technologies: Solar
Sectors of Experience: Energy
Environment
Renewable Energy

Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas

Social/Cultural barriers to using traditional fuels and stoves:

Low adoption of solar technologies in rural Kenya has been documented by the Ministry of Roads and Public Works. It is our attempt to address this issue in our designs. Use of media and other social events and annual county agricultural is expected to generate interest. It is also hoped that sponsorship from the private sector will make these devices widely available.


Market development for improved cooking technologies:

We intend to enlist the support of experts in marketing especially from Egerton University.


Technology standardization for cooking, heating and ventilation:

Rift Technologies intends to patent the innovation with Kenya Intellectual Property Organization (KIPO).


Indoor air pollution exposure and health monitoring:

Monitoring will be done in collaboration with Egerton University - Department of Civil Engineering and Environment.

Relevant Publications or Studies

None noted

Our Contribution to the Partnership

Design and demonstrate innovation.