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CLEAN COOKSTOVES PROJECT

Service Above Self

Transforming Health, Homes, and Hope in Bungoma through clean cooking solutions one stove at a time.

500
Stoves Distributed
14+
Women's Groups
4
Rotary Partners
2yr
Dec 2023 – Dec 2025

Project Progress

Tracking distribution across Bungoma County.

500 / 500 Stoves Distributed

Goal achieved — targeting 14+ Women Self-Help Groups across Bungoma County.

100% Complete
500
Stoves Delivered
14+
Groups Reached

Transforming Health, Homes & Hope

A powerful demonstration of what Rotary's spirit of service can achieve when clubs unite across continents.

Through a remarkable Club-to-Club partnership, the Rotary Clubs of Bloomington–Normal (Sunset, Normal, Daybreak, and Thrive) in District 6490 have joined hands with the Rotary Club of Bungoma Magharibi, the Rotary Club of Bungoma, and the Rotaract Club of Bungoma Magharibi to deliver life-changing clean cooking solutions. Launched in December 2023 and progressing through December 2025, this initiative focuses on improving health, protecting the environment, and uplifting livelihoods through the donation of 500 TLUD clean cookstoves.

Technology That Changes Lives

The TLUD cookstove is a modern, efficient, and low-emission stove designed to burn pellets cleanly — dramatically reducing indoor smoke and improving air quality. Women who once endured burning eyes and smoke-filled kitchens can now cook faster, cleaner, and more safely.

Community Voices, Real Impact

From Nengelwa to Mumias, the gratitude is profound. Women elders speak of preparing meals without smoke choking their kitchens. Chairpersons of women's groups celebrate relief from firewood collection, and mothers testify how the stoves bring dignity to meal preparation.

A Partnership Rooted in Service

This project is made possible by Rotary's unique ability to connect caring hearts across borders. Members from both regions have walked together from idea conception to community outreach to ensure that every cookstove donated brings lasting value.

Beyond Cooking
  • Better health through reduced indoor air pollution
  • Environmental restoration by reducing firewood reliance
  • Economic empowerment — saving time and money
  • Stronger families through safer cooking options

Project in Action

Demonstrations, training, and community celebrations.

Demonstrations & Impact
Jamia Tawasul demonstration

Jamia Tawasul WSG Cookstove Demonstration

Joy WSG testimonial

Joy WSG Chairperson Testimonial

Field video

Field Video

Community Moments

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Our Partners

This project is built on cross-continental collaboration.

Rotary Clubs of Bloomington-Normal
Sunset · Normal · Daybreak · Thrive
Rotary Club of Bungoma Magharibi
Rotary Club of Bungoma
Rotaract Club of Bungoma Magharibi
On-Site Team

Rtn. Clara Bundotich

Project Lead

Rtn. Gilbert Mwangi

Bungoma Magharibi RC

Rotaract Stephen Gathutha

Field Coordinator

Rotaract Julie Gitau

Community Liaison

Project Resources

Documentation and research behind the project.

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Join the mission to bring clean cooking to more communities across Kenya.