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Zijani is dedicated to recycling waste cooking oil to more sustainable and renewable products.We have a firm principle of conserving our environment and the belief that waste has a value and humanity has a responsibility and know how to identify that value.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

Zijani is a renewable energy brand owned and managed by Biogen Diesel Kenya Limited, focusing on reclaiming Used Cooking Oil (UCO), waste, and residues from bulk cooking institutions to promote sustainability and profitability.

Zijani aims to:

  1. Combat climate change using biofuels.
  2. Produce high-quality biofuel bio-feedstock.
  3. Offer biofuel to sectors like aviation, road, and shipping in East Africa.
  4.  Create strong distribution alliances to ensure sustainability.
  5. Emphasize the advantages of green energy.
  6. Build long-term B2B relationships.

Sustainability Goals

Zijani impacts seven SDGs:

  1. Clean water and sanitation
  2.  Affordable and clean energy.
  3. Industry, innovation, and infrastructure.
  4. Sustainable cities and communities.
  5. Responsible consumption and production.
  6. Climate action.
  7. Partnerships for the goals.

Benefits of UCO Collection

Benefits include:

  1. Avoiding clogged kitchen pipes and reducing repair costs.
  2. Protecting local sewer lines.
  3. Protecting health by preventing UCO from being sold in lower-income sectors.
  4. Creating renewable energy.
  5. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  6. Reducing reliance on foreign oil resources.
  7. Complying with local regulations.
  8. Maintaining a good reputation.
  9. Earning extra revenue.
  10. Obtaining International Sustainability and Carbon Certification.
  11. Supporting the local economy through job creation.

Zijani recycles used cooking oil to produce renewable fuels, which are an alternative to petroleum-based diesel fuels. This helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on foreign oil.

Partnership and Compliance

Zijani collaborates with hotels, restaurants, catering services, food processing companies, and food delivery platforms to collect and recycle used cooking oil, contributing to a circular waste disposal system and generating additional revenue streams for these businesses.
Using Zijani’s services ensures compliance with local regulations, preventing fines or jail time, and helps restaurants maintain a good reputation by properly disposing of used cooking oil through NEMA licensed companies.
Partnering with Zijani helps generate revenue for local recycling companies, which in turn supports the local economy through job creation and improved livelihoods.
Zijani is dedicated to recycling waste cooking oil into sustainable and renewable products, promoting the principle that waste has value and humanity has a responsibility to identify and utilize that value.

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Requirements

Graduate Diploma Requirements:

– Open to students 18 years and over at course commencement

– If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band and 6.0 in speaking.

– All applicants are interviewed as part of the admissions process.

– Applicants not meeting the entry criteria may be considered on a case by case basis by the Academic Director. Consideration will be given to those with appropriate and evidenced previous academic history, prior work experience and life skills experience.

Undergraduate Diploma Requirements:

– Open to students 18 years and over at course commencement

– If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band and 6.0 in speaking.

– All applicants are interviewed as part of the admissions process.

– Applicants not meeting the entry criteria may be considered on a case by case basis by the Academic Director. Consideration will be given to those with appropriate and evidenced previous academic history, prior work experience and life skills experience.

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