Research stay in Kenya strengthens collaboration
BIOVARYA project continues exchange with research visit to Kenya
The BIOVARYA project reached an important milestone in August 2025 when Joshua Ngetuny completed a 10-day research visit to Kenya. This followed a successful one-week visit in early June 2025 by representatives of Kenyan biogas companies and researchers from the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K), a project partner, to THI and Bavarian biogas companies including Snowleopard, Agrikomp, and BioIN GmbH.
Cooperation article on biogas systems
During his visit, Joshua met with project partners at TU-K, where they discussed and developed a plan for a joint review article on biogas systems in Kenya. This review will serve as a key foundation for future research and collaboration opportunities between TU-K and THI, as well as German and Kenyan biogas companies.
Visit to Biogas International
The project team from TU-K and THI also visited Biogas International, a BIOVARYA partner and distributor of flexi-biogas systems. At their site, they observed experimental tests and model farms designed to evaluate different feedstocks and applications of biogas and digestate. The visit identified several potential areas of collaboration between Biogas International and the research institutions, underscoring the need for a structured MoU between TU-K and the company to formalize their partnership.
Talks with Greenleaf Renewable Energy Ltd.
In addition, discussions were held with Greenleaf Renewable Energy Ltd, another BIOVARYA partner that installs and equips domestic fixed-dome biogas systems. Talks focused on extending and strengthening collaboration through both research and consultancy.
Future outlook
With this strengthened collaboration and exchange, both universities and industry partners can now identify areas of cooperation, learn from each other’s experiences, and explore opportunities for business collaboration and technology exchange.
