JikoJoy Charcoal Stove

Market Suggested Retail Price

$20.00

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Kenya Stove

Manufacturing/Building Method

Charcoal stoves are 100% manufactured by Kenya Stove's factory based in Nairobi (Kenya) on a made-to-order basis. Video of the production of the charcoal stoves can be seen here.  

Intellectural Property Type

Other

User Provision Model

Directly from the manufacturer  

Distributions to Date Status

The number of charcoal stoves distributed is unknown, however, and for July 2015 stoves were distributed in Kinoo, Uthiru and across Nairobi, Kenya.

Design Specifications

Made by heavy gauge metal, design specifications include a strong and sturdy metal frame, the grill, heavy-duty pot stands, and a circular handle. It weighs 4.2 kg and its dimensions (l/w/h) are 330 x 300 x 210 mm. Maximum pot capacity is 5 L and people fed per meal are between 1 and 6.

Technical Support

Video on how to use the charcoal stove. No specific training is required, for further support contact the manufacturer.

Replacement Components

Due to its modular design, it has replaceable parts as the circular handle structure and the grill.

Lifecycle

Product approximate lifecycle is 5 years and it comes with a 6-months warranty.  

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The main objective when designing the Jiko.Joy! was to have an affordable solution that reduced the health risks related to indoor air pollution and deforestation, while emitting 50% less carbon monoxide and smoke than the traditional charcoal jiko and while consuming half charcoal.    

Vetted Performance Status

According to the Global Alliance Clean Cookstove Catalog, performance is unrated.

Safety

Potential hazards related to the operation of this product concerns respiratory diseases linked to the burning of traditional biomass and domestic accidents such as accidental burning or spill-overs.  

Complementary Technical Systems

None

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Certified by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) with the Standardization Mark. This mark is required for locally manufactured products.

Other Information

None