Kenyans are still facing challenges accessing KOKO fuel, the popular liquid bio-ethanol cooking fuel, following a shortage that began over a month ago. Despite regular updates from Koko Networks, the company behind this clean cooking solution, there are no clear signs of improvement. Users report that the shortage has persisted for two consecutive months, affecting households that rely on #KOKO as a safe and affordable alternative to charcoal and other traditional fuels.
Koko Networks has been actively communicating with users about the supply disruption. The first update, sent on Tuesday, December 9, apologized for the shortage:
“Pole sana. Kuna supply delay, na baadhi ya KOKO agents hawana mafuta ama wako low. Team yetu iko ground kurestore hali haraka. Asante kwa uvumilivu wako.”
A second message followed on Saturday, December 13, assuring subscribers that efforts to restore supply are ongoing:
“Dear Customer, samahani kwa kukosa mafuta kwa muda mrefu. Tunaendelea kujitahidi kurudisha huduma. Asante kwa uvumilivu.”
KOKO Networks continues to champion clean cooking solutions in Kenya by mainstreaming liquid bio-ethanol fuel. The company collaborates with the downstream fuels industry to provide “drop-in” solutions, supported by modern distribution, dispensing, and end-use technologies. This ensures that households can access safe, fast, and affordable cooking fuel that is environmentally friendly and economically competitive against dirty fuels like charcoal.
As demand for bio-ethanol cooking fuel grows, KOKO Networks remains committed to resolving the supply crisis and enabling more Kenyans to switch to clean and sustainable cooking energy. #KOKOFUEL