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Foundation wants people to start using solar lamps

Greenlight Planet Vice President Radhika Thakkar explains how the Sun King solar light works at the Green Planet offices in hurlingham. The solar panel lights last five years and cost 800 Kenyan shillings.[PHOTO:ANGELA MAINA/STANDARD.]

In 2013, a report released by environment lobby group Green Africa Foundation showed that Kenya was losing forest cover due to increased charcoal production and land clearing.

“Charcoal production in some areas is largely indiscriminate,” John Kioli, Executive Director - Green Africa Foundation told the press.

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