We are literally cooking with (bottled) gas now at both of our child development centers.
Cooking on a wood fire, or stove, is a way of life for most in Kenya but especially the poor. This practice has contributed to deforestation challenges on the continent of Africa. It tends to be dirty and brings health risks to those who do the cooking.
Through the generous donation of a friend of Little Lambs we have converted both kitchens to cook with bottled gas. In this way we are able to provide healthier working conditions for our kitchen staff and contribute in a small way to a cleaner environment in Kenya.
This change also brings additional operational costs since the bottled gas is more expensive than the firewood that was often supplied by Little Lambs families. The additional monthly cost is not huge but we are always careful when adding ongoing expenses. If you would like to help with these new costs, you can find information on ways to give HERE.
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Unloading the new stove hood
The new gas cookers
Installing the new hood over the stove
The new stove at our Nakuru Learning Center
Cooking on a wood fire outside while the installation is underway.