Journal of
Horticulture and Forestry

  • Abbreviation: J. Hortic. For.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9782
  • DOI: 10.5897/JHF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 314

Review

Sustainable biomass energy production and utilization in sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of Kenya

Timothy Namaswa
  • Timothy Namaswa
  • Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Kenya.
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Joseph Githiomi
  • Joseph Githiomi
  • Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Kenya.
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Nellie Oduor
  • Nellie Oduor
  • Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Kenya.
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Emily Kitheka
  • Emily Kitheka
  • Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 15 May 2022
  •  Accepted: 02 August 2022
  •  Published: 31 December 2022

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