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Key Factors Influencing Adoption of Biogas Technology in Meru County, Kenya

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Erick, Mwirigi K. Kirubi, Gathu Muriuki, Salome Wamuyu
Copyright Year	2018
Abstract	Fuel wood is the predominant energy source for cooking in rural households of Abogeta division in Meru County. Previously most wood was sourced from Mt. Kenya forest reserve. However, since enactment of a legislation prohibiting cutting of trees in the national forest reserves in the year 2005 by Government of Kenya, there has been a serious shortage of wood fuel in Abogeta hence need for an alternative energy source. Biogas technology can greatly impact peoples‟ livelihoods particularly in rural areas through creation of local jobs, improving agricultural production, financial diversification and provision of cheap reliable energy and reduce pressure on forests. To determine factors influencing adoption of biogas technology in Abogeta division, 230 dairy farming households were sampled. Biogas adopters were purposively selected from 68 households that had already installed the systems while 163 nonadopters were randomly selected from study population based on administrative boundaries. Primary data was derived from field surveys using questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions. Analysis of the data was done by use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Descriptive statistics as well as multiple linear regression were used to establish relationships between variables. The study revealed that household income (B = 0.215; p = 0.012) and education level (B = 0.451; p = 0.000) significantly influenced the uptake. Key terms: Renewable Energy Technologies, Sustainable Livelihoods -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Date of Submission: 05-02-2018 Date of acceptance: 19-03-2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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