Eco-Impact Hub CBO

Last edited: 8 February 2025

The Eco-Impact Hub CBO organization is an evolution of the group Ecomandate. They have been working with Solar Cookers International on the expansion of solar cooking efforts at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya.

Eco-Impact Hub CBO does solar cooker assembly, trainings, public demos and distribution. They tailor solar cookers according to the needs of beneficiaries, and conduct advocacy and sensitization of populations on clean energy solutions to enhance environmental conservation and boost climate change mitigation.

They have over 300 ULOG solar box ovens in use at the Kakuma Refugee Camp. The impact of this initiative is tangible evidenced by testimonials of beneficiaries who are now able to cook food using clean energy without worrying about cost of fuels

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January 2025: Solar box cookers headed to Kakuma - Organized by Solar Cookers International and implemented by collaborator Eco-Impact Hub CBO, 124 solar box cookers have been manufactured for families at the Kakuma Refugee Camp. The cookers were built at the Kiini Institute in Chuka, Kenya, using locally sourced materials. The ovens are built to last around 15 years according to the open-source design. Program participants will receive hands-on training in solar cooker use, along with ongoing guidance throughout the program cycle. Learn more...

Photo credit: Eco-Impact Hub CBO

May 2024: Solar Cookers International has been working with Eco-Impact Hub CBO (previously Ecomandate) since 2018, on a program to introduce solar cooking at the Kakuma Refugee Camp. Their focus is on best practices, understanding residents' interest and current cooking habits at the camp. Program participants have reported savings of up to $70 USD (10,000 KES) annually by incorporating solar cooking for preparing their meals. Click image for more information...