'This is our future' – Kenya's croton tree touted as new biofuels crop

Will the legacy of biofuel’s failure in Kenya prevent croton oil from transforming the industry? Tall, spindly and grey, croton trees grow everywhere in Kenya. Although they tend to be used for little more than firewood or shade, their nuts turn out to be an excellent source of biofuel. This overlooked plant could be the answer to Africa’s growing demand for cheap, low-carbon energy. At least that is what Eco Fuels Kenya hopes. Founded in 2012, this small company based in Nanyuki, in