Burn Manufacturer’s Jikokoa/COURTESY
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 23 – Since its introduction into the Kenyan market a few years ago, Burn Manufacturer’s Jikokoa has made a name for itself.
The modernized jiko uses 50 percent of less charcoal, with its makers saying it can cook at least three meals at a gtime.
Burn Manufacturing currently produces a 1000 jikos a day, where they make one in every 40 seconds.
The company’s Communication Coordinator Nimo Nyambura says the company can produce up to 5,000 jikos, based on demand.
“Our production can also depend on the number of clients we are dealing with since sometimes we sell them in bulk and in a week, we are able to produce 5,000 of them, “she says
The modern jikokoa has two sizes; one retails at Sh3,990 while another, which is bigger in size retails at Sh4,590.
Capital Business took a tour at the industry where it is made as below:
