Nairobi, Feb. 16 -- Animal and human food processor Unga Group targets to save about Sh83 million annually after switching from diesel-powered thermal energy to renewable biomass at its manufacturing facility.

The company, in partnership with industrial biomass firm Lean Energy Solutions, seeks to cut energy costs and reduce foreign exchange exposure.

"Managing input costs and exposure to foreign exchange volatility has become critical to the long-term sustainability of manufacturing. This transition strengthens cost predictability while reducing reliance on imported fuels, supporting long-term operational resilience," Fredrick Kinge, Plant Manager, Unga Farm Care (EA) Ltd, said.

Unga said the new system is expected to cut its steam ge...