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'''Faustine Odaba '''is the Director of [[Natural Resources and Waste Management Alliance]] (NAREWAMA).  Formerly, Ms. Odaba was Head Trainer at the former [[Solar Cookers International East Africa Office]]. When Solar Cookers International (SCI) hired Faustine Odaba as a Field Assistant in 2000, she had already proven her mettle.
 
 
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'''Faustine Odaba '''is the Director of Natural Resources and Waste Management Alliance ([[NAREWAMA]]). Earlier, Ms. Odaba was Head Trainer at the former [[Solar Cookers International East Africa Office]]. When Solar Cookers International (SCI) hired Faustine Odaba as a Field Assistant in 2000, she had already proven her mettle.
   
In the very early 1990s, Faustine was an active member and a leader of the Amagoro Housewives Group in the Busia District of western [[Kenya]]. The group soon met up with US Peace Corps volunteer Barbara Ross, who brought with her a wooden solar box cooker obtained from Trans World Radio (TWR).
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In the very early 1990s, Faustine was an active member and a leader of the Amagoro Housewives Group in the Busia District of western [[Kenya]]. The group soon met up with US Peace Corps volunteer Barbara Ross, who brought with her a wooden [[solar box cooker]] obtained from Trans World Radio (TWR).
   
The members of the group shared the cooker, and soon learned to be expert solar cooks. They quickly realized that one solar cooker was not enough and began searching for ways to acquire more, but were unable to afford the TWR cookers. When they heard of Solar Cookers International, they contacted us for information about making low cost solar box cookers from cardboard.
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The members of the group shared the cooker, and soon learned to be expert solar cooks. They quickly realized that one solar cooker was not enough and began searching for ways to acquire more, but were unable to afford the TWR cookers. When they heard of Solar Cookers International, they contacted them for information about making low cost solar box cookers from cardboard.
   
 
After receiving basic instructions from SCI, the group followed up with several more correspondences seeking additional tips, including how to test aluminized gift wrap, which was very easily available, as a substitute for aluminum foil. (Tip: heat a small sample of the gift wrap by conventional means or in an existing solar cooker. Many aluminized gift wraps will melt. Others will hold up fine in temperatures of 300° to 400°F (150° to 200°C).)
 
After receiving basic instructions from SCI, the group followed up with several more correspondences seeking additional tips, including how to test aluminized gift wrap, which was very easily available, as a substitute for aluminum foil. (Tip: heat a small sample of the gift wrap by conventional means or in an existing solar cooker. Many aluminized gift wraps will melt. Others will hold up fine in temperatures of 300° to 400°F (150° to 200°C).)
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Faustine began service as Field Supervisor for the Nairobi East "SOLACOOK” solar cooking program. She also continued to help out with SCI’s field projects. In 1999, she distinguished herself again while on a working trip to Kakuma by helping to convince a depressed refugee to not commit suicide.
 
Faustine began service as Field Supervisor for the Nairobi East "SOLACOOK” solar cooking program. She also continued to help out with SCI’s field projects. In 1999, she distinguished herself again while on a working trip to Kakuma by helping to convince a depressed refugee to not commit suicide.
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In 2010, Solar Cookers International inducted Faustine - as first non-American - into its [[Order of Excellence]].
   
 
NAREWAMA continues to provide solar cooking training to communities throughout Kenya. In 2013, Ms. Odaba  and traveled to Liberia at the request of Marylanders for Progress (Liberia) to introduce solar cooking to communities eager to learn about this technology.
 
NAREWAMA continues to provide solar cooking training to communities throughout Kenya. In 2013, Ms. Odaba  and traveled to Liberia at the request of Marylanders for Progress (Liberia) to introduce solar cooking to communities eager to learn about this technology.
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==News and recent developments==
 
==News and recent developments==
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[[File:Faustine_Odaba_5.jpeg|thumb|250px|right|Faustine Odaba with the women's initiative she presented solar cooking to in [[Norway]] on June 10, 2015.]]
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*'''June 2015:''' On June 10, Faustine Odaba gave a presentation on solar and fireless cooking to a women's initiative in Ringsaker, [[Norway]] after being invited by several NGOs.
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[[File:Faustine Odaba 4.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Faustine Odaba (Mama Solar) explains the use of a [[CooKit]] solar cooker in Uganda.]]
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*'''February 2015: "Mama Solar" celebrates 20 years of spreading solar cooking in East Africa''' - To mark 20 years of work to disseminate solar cooking in Africa, [[Faustine Odaba]], Director of Natural Resources and Waste Management Alliance ([[NAREWAMA]]), traveled to [[Uganda]] for 10 days to give presentations on solar cookers, fireless cookers, and gasifiers. Esther Nattabi of Awamu Biomass Energy, Kampala assisted Faustine with the presentations.
   
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*'''October 2014:'''
[[File:Faustine_Odaba,_soalr_cooking_presentation,_Nairobi,_9-25-13_.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Faustine Odaba]] presents solar cooking and [[haybasket]] use to a poor Nairobi village in [[Kenya]], September 2013.]]
 
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*'''September 2013:''' [[Faustine Odaba]] presents solar cooking and [[haybasket]] use to a poor Nairobi village in [[Kenya]].
 
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Mama Solar poses with Alliance women in coffee, 10-18-14.jpg|Mama Solar ([[Faustine Odaba]]) poses with the Alliance women in coffee
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Solar cookers and plastic waste recycled items made by NAREWAMA on display at Tangaza college, Nairobi on the launch of Kenya Interfaith Network on Environmental Action(KINEA) copy, 10-18-14.jpg|Solar Cookers and plastic waste recycled items made by [[NAREWAMA]] were on display.
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::'''1.''' On 4th October 2014, the Natural Resource and Waste management Alliance was invited to the launch of the [[Kenya]] Interfaith Network on Environmental Action(KINEA). The event that was held at Tangaza college in Nairobi and was attended by various universities, colleges, NGOs and different religion denominations, of which the guest of honour was Rt. Rev. Bishop Alfred Kipkoech Arap Rotich. The network engages in programs related to climate change and livelihood enhancement, which include faith-based institution promotion of tree growing, education for sustainable development(ESD), and sustainable agriculture and faith based wildlife conservation programs.
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::'''2.''' A training of Alliance of women in Coffee at the coffee plaza office in Nairobi on 25th September 2014. The women were trained in solar cooking, plastic waste recycling, and water testing. They learned of the need to be self-reliant and environmentally aware. The training was attended by 30 members.
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::'''3.''' At home in Nairobi, I spread the solar news when guests visited my home, and trained them in solar cooking, fireless cookers, and plastic bag recycling.
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Faustine Odaba 1.JPG|Mama solar cooking with solar in her home in Nairobi.
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Faustine Odaba 2.JPG|Mama solar demonstrates how solar cookers and fireless cookers (insulated baskets) operates to guests at her home.
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Faustine Odaba 3.JPG|Mama solar of NAREWAMA displays fireless cookers, energy saving stoves, and recycled plastic wastes to guests at her home.
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*'''September 19, 2014:''' At her home in Nairobi, Faustine shared solar news with guests and trained them on solar cooking, fireless cookers, and plastic bags recycling.
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[[File:Faustine_Odaba_with_Makerere_students,_9-29-14.png|thumb| explains solar cooking to Makerere University students. - s_of_Awamu_Biomass_E|300px]]
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[[File:Faustine_Odaba_with_employees_of_Awamu_Biomass_Energy_Ltd.,_9-29-14.png|thumb|300px|[[Faustine Odaba]] explains solar cooking to employees_of_Awamu_Biomass_Energy_Ltd.- ''Bernhard Mueller'']]
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*'''September 2014:''' [[Faustine Odaba]] recently demonstrated solar cooking to interested Makerere University students and to employees of Awamu Biomass Energy Ltd. in Kampala, [[Uganda]].
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*'''September 2014: Launch of new website''' - [[NAREWAMA]], located in Nairobi, [[Kenya]] and under the direction of [[Faustine Odaba]], has brought their organization and renewable energy activities online. Visit at: [http://www.mueller-solartechnik.com/narewama Natural Resources and Waste Management Alliance - NAREWAMA ]
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[[File:Faustine_Odaba_wire_pot_riser,_7-3-14.jpg|thumb|300px|Faustine's wire pot riser made from coat hangers. Photo: Faustine Odaba]]
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*'''June 2014: Development of Pot Riser for Panel Cookers''' - Faustine Odaba has developed a pot riser for panel cookers, made of used clothes hangers. Pot risers direct more sun rays to the bottom of the pot, thus decreasing cooking time.
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[[File:Faustine_Odaba,_GACC_conference,_Nairobi,_2-12-14.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Faustine Odaba]] explains the benefits of solar cooking and [[Fireless cooker|fireless cooking]] at the 2014 [[Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves|GACC]] conference held in Nairobi, [[Kenya]]. ''Photo: Allan Zulu'']]
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*'''February 2014: Solar Cookers and fireless cookers presented at GACC conference in Nairobi''' - Faustine was on hand to display how [[Panel-style solar cookers|panel-style solar cookers]] will work, with mutual benefit, with [[Fireless cooker|fireless cookers]] at the [[Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves]] conference in Nairobi, [[Kenya]] to the GACC director Radha Muthiah and the Vice-President's wife.
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[[File:Faustine_Odaba_workshop_Nairobi,_10-10-13.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Faustine Odaba]], [[Lucy Odaba]] and [[Nicholas Okeya]] present solar cookers and [[haybasket]]s during a festivity of the Catholic Church in Nairobi. ''Photo: [[Bernhard Müller]]'']]
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*'''October 2013:''' [[Faustine Odaba]] and [[Nicholas Okeya]] present solar cookers and [[haybasket]]s during a festivity of the Catholic Church in Nairobi.
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[[File:Faustine_Odaba,_soalr_cooking_presentation,_Nairobi,_9-25-13_.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Faustine Odaba]] presents solar cooking and [[haybasket]] use to a poor Nairobi village in [[Kenya]], September 2013. ''Photo: [[Bernhard Müller]]'']]
 
*'''September 2013:''' [[Faustine Odaba]] presents solar cookers and [[haybasket]]s use to the Asulma Centre School [[Kenya]].
   
 
[[File:Faustina_Odaba.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Faustine with training group]]
 
[[File:Faustina_Odaba.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Faustine with training group]]
*'''August 2008:''' With support from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, the long anticipated “training of trainers” water testing and solar pasteurization workshop was held in June at Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu, [[Kenya]]. Participants included 20 top staff members each from the Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation (MPHS). Solar Cookers International (SCI) staff members [[Margaret Owino]], Faustine Odaba, [[Elijah Achola]], [[Dinah Chienjo]], [[Simon Ogutu]], [[John Amayo]] and [[Karyn Ellis]] were instrumental in the success of this workshop, as was [[John Rimberia]] from Embu. Microbiologist and SCI Board President Dr. [[Bob Metcalf]] led the workshop. Topics included a review of bacterial properties and growth, pasteurization principles, use of the bacterium Escherichia coli as a contamination indicator, properties of the Colilert® and Petrifilm™ tests for E. coli, and solar pasteurization using the CooKit solar cooker and SCI’s wax-based, reusable [[Water Pasteurization Indicator]] (WAPI).{{clr}}
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*'''August 2008:''' With support from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, the long anticipated “training of trainers” water testing and solar pasteurization workshop was held in June at Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu, [[Kenya]]. Participants included 20 top staff members each from the Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation (MPHS). Solar Cookers International (SCI) staff members Margaret Owino, Faustine Odaba, Elijah Achola, [[Dinah Chienjo]], [[Simon Ogutu]], [[John Amayo]] and [[Karyn Ellis]] were instrumental in the success of this workshop, as was [[John Rimberia]] from Embu. Microbiologist and SCI Board President Dr. [[Bob Metcalf]] led the workshop. Topics included a review of bacterial properties and growth, pasteurization principles, use of the bacterium Escherichia coli as a contamination indicator, properties of the Colilert® and Petrifilm™ tests for E. coli, and solar pasteurization using the CooKit solar cooker and SCI’s wax-based, reusable [[Water Pasteurization Indicator]] (WAPI).{{clr}}
   
 
==Audio and video==
 
==Audio and video==
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*'''December 2014:'''
[[File:SOLAR ENERGY|thumb|left|400 px|[[Faustine Odaba]] an environmentalist popularly known as mama solar, uses solar energy she taps from the sun to make most of her meals. Published Sept. 2012]]
 
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*'''July 2014:'''
*[http://movies7.arcoiris.tv/movies/WSF_nairobi_2007/spazi_e_stand/solar_cookers_intl_big.ram January 2007: Video interview with Faustine Odaba at the World Social Forum in Nairobi, Kenya.] ''Interviewer: Jason Nardi of Arcoiris TV''
 
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::[[File:Müller, Odaba Water Boiling Test for solar cookers|thumb|none|450 px]]
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*'''September 2012:'''
 
::[[File:SOLAR ENERGY|thumb|none|450 px|[[Faustine Odaba]] an environmentalist popularly known as mama solar, uses solar energy she taps from the sun to make most of her meals. Published Sept. 2012]]
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==Documents==
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*'''April 2014:''' [http://www.mueller-solartechnik.com/WBTSC103.pdf The Water Boiling Test for Solar Cookers – WBT SC] - ''[[Bernie Mueller]] & [[Faustine Odaba]]''
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==See also==
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*[[NAREWAMA]]
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*[[Bernhard Müller]]
   
 
==Contact==
 
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Faustine Odaba 2001

Faustine Odaba is the Director of Natural Resources and Waste Management Alliance (NAREWAMA). Earlier, Ms. Odaba was Head Trainer at the former Solar Cookers International East Africa Office. When Solar Cookers International (SCI) hired Faustine Odaba as a Field Assistant in 2000, she had already proven her mettle.

In the very early 1990s, Faustine was an active member and a leader of the Amagoro Housewives Group in the Busia District of western Kenya. The group soon met up with US Peace Corps volunteer Barbara Ross, who brought with her a wooden solar box cooker obtained from Trans World Radio (TWR).

The members of the group shared the cooker, and soon learned to be expert solar cooks. They quickly realized that one solar cooker was not enough and began searching for ways to acquire more, but were unable to afford the TWR cookers. When they heard of Solar Cookers International, they contacted them for information about making low cost solar box cookers from cardboard.

After receiving basic instructions from SCI, the group followed up with several more correspondences seeking additional tips, including how to test aluminized gift wrap, which was very easily available, as a substitute for aluminum foil. (Tip: heat a small sample of the gift wrap by conventional means or in an existing solar cooker. Many aluminized gift wraps will melt. Others will hold up fine in temperatures of 300° to 400°F (150° to 200°C).)

By 1992, Faustine and her colleagues were demonstrating solar cooking at fairs, agricultural shows, markets and even along roadsides. In 1993, Faustine explained to a reporter from the Kenya Times that, "after using it in our homes, we did not want to keep this information to ourselves.”

She also told the reporter that solar cookers work well for arrow root, sweet potatoes, githeri, and ugali from both cassava flour and from maize flour. The recipe she gave for ugali was "for every cup of unga, put two cups of cold water, stir it well, place it in the cooker and leave it for a while. After one and a half hours, it will be well cooked and hard. This cooker saves us time as well as having a smoke-free environment.” (Note: preferences for ugali’s texture apparently vary from region to region; not all people will necessarily enjoy Faustine’s ugali recipe.)

In 1994, Faustine and other members of the Amagoro Housewives attended the first Kenya-wide solar cooking conference. As the only seasoned Kenyan solar cooks in attendance, they were stars of the show, overwhelming the doubts of skeptics with their first-hand experience of solar cooking success.

When SCI launched the world's first solar cooking refugee camp field project in Kakuma Refugee Camp in 1995, Faustine was there, one of three volunteers who led the initial teaching program. Faustine was also a key volunteer when SCI launched its first project for settled communities in Zimbabwe in 1996.

Again, in 1997, Faustine was deeply involved with the launching of SCI’s project at the Aisha Refugee Camp in Ethiopia.

Faustine began service as Field Supervisor for the Nairobi East "SOLACOOK” solar cooking program. She also continued to help out with SCI’s field projects. In 1999, she distinguished herself again while on a working trip to Kakuma by helping to convince a depressed refugee to not commit suicide.

In 2010, Solar Cookers International inducted Faustine - as first non-American - into its Order of Excellence.

NAREWAMA continues to provide solar cooking training to communities throughout Kenya. In 2013, Ms. Odaba  and traveled to Liberia at the request of Marylanders for Progress (Liberia) to introduce solar cooking to communities eager to learn about this technology.

Experience, commitment and great heart! SCI is indeed proud to have Faustine Odaba as a partner in East Africa. In 2012 and 2013, NAREWAMA partnered with SCI to provide quality solar cooking training to several communities in the Nairobi area.

News and recent developments

Faustine Odaba 5

Faustine Odaba with the women's initiative she presented solar cooking to in Norway on June 10, 2015.

  • June 2015: On June 10, Faustine Odaba gave a presentation on solar and fireless cooking to a women's initiative in Ringsaker, Norway after being invited by several NGOs.
Faustine Odaba 4

Faustine Odaba (Mama Solar) explains the use of a CooKit solar cooker in Uganda.

  • February 2015: "Mama Solar" celebrates 20 years of spreading solar cooking in East Africa - To mark 20 years of work to disseminate solar cooking in Africa, Faustine Odaba, Director of Natural Resources and Waste Management Alliance (NAREWAMA), traveled to Uganda for 10 days to give presentations on solar cookers, fireless cookers, and gasifiers. Esther Nattabi of Awamu Biomass Energy, Kampala assisted Faustine with the presentations.
  • October 2014:
1. On 4th October 2014, the Natural Resource and Waste management Alliance was invited to the launch of the Kenya Interfaith Network on Environmental Action(KINEA). The event that was held at Tangaza college in Nairobi and was attended by various universities, colleges, NGOs and different religion denominations, of which the guest of honour was Rt. Rev. Bishop Alfred Kipkoech Arap Rotich. The network engages in programs related to climate change and livelihood enhancement, which include faith-based institution promotion of tree growing, education for sustainable development(ESD), and sustainable agriculture and faith based wildlife conservation programs.
2. A training of Alliance of women in Coffee at the coffee plaza office in Nairobi on 25th September 2014. The women were trained in solar cooking, plastic waste recycling, and water testing. They learned of the need to be self-reliant and environmentally aware. The training was attended by 30 members.
3. At home in Nairobi, I spread the solar news when guests visited my home, and trained them in solar cooking, fireless cookers, and plastic bag recycling.
  • September 19, 2014: At her home in Nairobi, Faustine shared solar news with guests and trained them on solar cooking, fireless cookers, and plastic bags recycling.
Faustine Odaba with Makerere students, 9-29-14

explains solar cooking to Makerere University students. - s_of_Awamu_Biomass_E

Faustine Odaba with employees of Awamu Biomass Energy Ltd

Faustine Odaba explains solar cooking to employees_of_Awamu_Biomass_Energy_Ltd.- Bernhard Mueller

  • September 2014: Faustine Odaba recently demonstrated solar cooking to interested Makerere University students and to employees of Awamu Biomass Energy Ltd. in Kampala, Uganda.
NAREWAMA logo, 9-24-14
Faustine Odaba wire pot riser, 7-3-14

Faustine's wire pot riser made from coat hangers. Photo: Faustine Odaba

  • June 2014: Development of Pot Riser for Panel Cookers - Faustine Odaba has developed a pot riser for panel cookers, made of used clothes hangers. Pot risers direct more sun rays to the bottom of the pot, thus decreasing cooking time.
Faustine Odaba, GACC conference, Nairobi, 2-12-14

Faustine Odaba explains the benefits of solar cooking and fireless cooking at the 2014 GACC conference held in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: Allan Zulu

Faustine Odaba workshop Nairobi, 10-10-13

Faustine Odaba, Lucy Odaba and Nicholas Okeya present solar cookers and haybaskets during a festivity of the Catholic Church in Nairobi. Photo: Bernhard Müller

  • October 2013: Faustine Odaba and Nicholas Okeya present solar cookers and haybaskets during a festivity of the Catholic Church in Nairobi.
Faustine Odaba, soalr cooking presentation, Nairobi, 9-25-13

Faustine Odaba presents solar cooking and haybasket use to a poor Nairobi village in Kenya, September 2013. Photo: Bernhard Müller

  • September 2013: Faustine Odaba presents solar cookers and haybaskets use to the Asulma Centre School Kenya.
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Faustine with training group

  • August 2008: With support from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, the long anticipated “training of trainers” water testing and solar pasteurization workshop was held in June at Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu, Kenya. Participants included 20 top staff members each from the Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation (MPHS). Solar Cookers International (SCI) staff members Margaret Owino, Faustine Odaba, Elijah Achola, Dinah Chienjo, Simon Ogutu, John Amayo and Karyn Ellis were instrumental in the success of this workshop, as was John Rimberia from Embu. Microbiologist and SCI Board President Dr. Bob Metcalf led the workshop. Topics included a review of bacterial properties and growth, pasteurization principles, use of the bacterium Escherichia coli as a contamination indicator, properties of the Colilert® and Petrifilm™ tests for E. coli, and solar pasteurization using the CooKit solar cooker and SCI’s wax-based, reusable Water Pasteurization Indicator (WAPI).

Audio and video

  • December 2014:
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Fireless Cookers complement Solar Cookers

  • July 2014:
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Müller, Odaba Water Boiling Test for solar cookers

  • September 2012:
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SOLAR ENERGY

Faustine Odaba an environmentalist popularly known as mama solar, uses solar energy she taps from the sun to make most of her meals. Published Sept. 2012

Documents

See also

Contact

Email: faustine_odaba@yahoo.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/MamaSolarAfrica