The review examined the potential of renewable and non-renewable energy resources and
the current state of exploitation in Kenya. Energy demand is on the rise, coupled with the …

'Flex crops' such as corn, oil palm and soy are understood to have multiple, interchangeable
uses; they have material flexibility. We propose that discursive flexibility–the ability to …

Abstract Between 2004 and 2007, NGOs, community based organisations and private
investors promoted jatropha in Kenya with the aim of generating additional income and …

Jatropha curcas L is an economically potential tree species gaining interest globally
because of its feasible contribution towards production of commercial biofuel. Little is known …

The “food versus fuel” debate and a series of environmental controversies have undermined
the claims that bioenergy crops produced on prime agricultural land are a sustainable option …

Jatropha curcas (JC), as a biofuel plant, has been reported to have various desired
characteristics such as high oil content seeds (27–40%), fast-growth, easy cultivation …

Transesterification reaction of Parkia biglobosa oil (0.61% w/w free fatty acid and 191.65
(mgKOH/g) saponification value) with methanol to biodiesel using heterogeneous bi …

Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) has been promoted as a potential renewable energy source
for many of its advantageous properties in comparison to other biomass feedstock. This …

Jatropha curcas L. has emerged in recent times as a leading energy crop in sub-Saharan
Africa with over 32 countries in the region involved in its cultivation. By 2008, five countries …

Concerns about energy security and the need to promote rural development have been key
factors in the promotion of biofuels in many developing countries in Africa. At the same time …