Maai Mahiu · Nakuru County · Kenya
Utheri Energy Solutions Ltd
Turning agricultural and industrial waste into affordable, reliable and sustainable biomass fuel for businesses and institutions.
Utheri Energy Solutions Ltd manufactures high-quality biomass briquettes from agricultural and industrial waste, providing a cleaner alternative to traditional firewood and charcoal while creating employment opportunities for women and youth.
Raw biomass → Production → Finished briquettes → Customer use
Who We Are
At Utheri Energy Solutions Ltd, we believe waste can become a valuable resource.
Founded in 2022 and based in Maai Mahiu, Nakuru County, Kenya, we manufacture clean biomass fuel briquettes using agricultural and industrial waste such as sawdust, rice husks, coffee husks, macadamia husks and maize cobs.
Our goal is simple: reduce dependence on traditional fuels, lower carbon emissions and create meaningful economic opportunities for communities.
Learn More About Utheri →What We Do
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High-quality, non-carbonized biomass briquettes designed for commercial and institutional energy needs.
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We transform agricultural and industrial waste that would otherwise be discarded or underutilised into useful energy.
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Our briquettes provide an alternative to conventional firewood and charcoal, helping businesses transition to cleaner fuel solutions.
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Our operations create opportunities across the value chain, particularly for women and youth.
Our Impact
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Tonnes
of biomass fuel produced monthly*
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Tonnes
of biomass waste transformed annually*
Women & Youth
empowered through employment and enterprise opportunities
Cleaner Energy
alternative to traditional solid fuels
*The exact figures should be confirmed before publishing them. Since you've said you've produced at least 100 tonnes monthly since 2023, we can calculate a stronger cumulative figure once we decide whether to use production capacity or actual documented production.
Our Products
Our briquettes are suitable for:
How It Works
A simple 5-step visual process.
01We collect agricultural and industrial biomass waste.
02The raw material is dried to the required moisture level.
03The biomass is prepared and processed for briquetting.
04The prepared biomass is compacted into high-density fuel briquettes.
05Finished fuel is supplied to customers for commercial and institutional use.
Why Utheri?
We are building our capacity to serve customers with consistent volumes.
Our fuel undergoes quality checks to ensure it meets customer requirements.
We source waste materials locally and manufacture our fuel in Kenya.
We convert waste into useful energy while supporting the transition away from more polluting traditional fuels.
Our business creates opportunities for women and youth throughout the value chain.
Our Customers / Partners
Customers · Partners · Accelerators · Climate & Impact Organisations — displayed with permission and correct logo usage.
Our Story
“We started Utheri with a simple belief: waste should not be wasted.”
Today, Utheri is building a business that connects clean energy, circular economy and inclusive employment.
Every tonne of biomass we transform creates activity across our value chain — from biomass suppliers and transporters to production teams and delivery crews.
Our Story →Whether you're looking for a reliable alternative fuel, interested in supplying biomass waste, or want to partner with us to scale clean energy solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
