Thursday, October 17, 2013

Former Youth Gangs Linking Business & Slum Population in Nairobi

http://www.flyingblueclubafrica.com/inspire/andreas-impressions/big-companies-discovering-the-african-slum



Many people in the African slums cook with charcoal, poor quality lamp oil, wood or even waste. They aren't aware of the negative effects on eyes and airways.  The Brotherhood Foundation, in Nairobi is the first youth group National Oil is working with is selling 424 gas cylinders for 2910 Kenyan shilling (25 euros) each. The youngsters themselves earn 120 shillings (1 euro) per cylinder.


On top of the cylinder a burner can be attached while it can also be used as a gas lamp. “Cooking with this stove is much faster than using charcoal, which makes it cheaper”, one of the customers proclaims. In advance, National Oil trained the youth in sales techniques and how to use and connect the cylinders. The youngsters also take care of the refilling. 

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