M-Gas is at the forefront of transforming cooking in Kenya by providing affordable and clean cooking solutions. As a last-mile provider of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), M-Gas uses cutting-edge technology to ensure that clean fuel is accessible to homes across the country. Their innovative approach combines the latest in Internet of Things (IoT) technology with a Pay-As-You-Cook model, allowing consumers to purchase gas in small, affordable amounts.
The M-Gas Model: Pay-As-You-Cook
The traditional model of buying and refilling gas cylinders can be expensive and inconvenient for many Kenyan households. M-Gas addresses this challenge with its unique Pay-As-You-Cook model, which leverages smart meter technology to provide LPG in affordable daily amounts. This means that consumers can pay for the exact amount of gas they use, eliminating the need for substantial upfront costs and allowing for greater financial flexibility.
How It Works
- Smart Meter Technology: M-Gas installs smart meters in customers’ homes, which monitor gas usage and facilitate payments. These meters are connected to an IoT platform, providing real-time data and seamless transactions.
- Flexible Payments: Customers can purchase LPG in small amounts, using the money they have on hand. This model ensures that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, has access to clean cooking fuel.
- Convenient Delivery: M-Gas delivers gas directly to customers’ homes before their supply runs out, ensuring a continuous and reliable energy source.
Benefits of M-Gas
Affordability: By offering LPG in small, manageable amounts, M-Gas makes clean cooking accessible to a broader segment of the population. This approach reduces financial barriers and empowers consumers to cook without worrying about large upfront costs.
Health and Safety: M-Gas provides a safer alternative to traditional cooking methods, which often involve the use of kerosene or wood, both of which can be harmful to respiratory health. LPG is a cleaner-burning fuel that significantly reduces indoor air pollution.
Environmental Impact: Using LPG as a cooking fuel helps decrease deforestation and carbon emissions associated with wood and charcoal use, contributing to a healthier environment.
Convenience: The delivery service and smart meter technology ensure that customers always have fuel available, enhancing their cooking experience and reducing the hassle of refilling cylinders.
Growing Nationwide Footprint
M-Gas is rapidly expanding its reach across Kenya, with a focus on making clean cooking accessible to as many households as possible. Their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has positioned them as a leader in the clean energy sector.
How To Acquire M-Gas
01Sign up For M-Gas
Call our toll free number at 0800721148 and sign up today to acquire the M-Gas solution.
02Customer Vetting
03Free Doorstep Delivery
04Top up with M-PESA
05Enjoy Your Cooking
06Free Scheduled Cylinder Change
M-Gas FAQs
How do I contact you?
You can call us on our toll-free Customer Care number at 0800 721 148, chat with us on WhatsApp at 0792 556 677 or email us at [email protected]
What are the requirements to get M-Gas?
You need to have a Kenyan ID Card (or other form of identification), a registered number, network at your place, a table or stand, and ventilation at your home.
Is this a Safaricom product?
To deliver a “Pay-As-You-Go” solution, we’ve collaborated with Safaricom to leverage their NB-IoT technology for our smart meters. In addition, Safaricom’s M-PESA platform facilitates the payments.
Is there any fee to get M-Gas?
During installation, we do not charge you an upfront fee, unless you need a stove (paid via lipa mdogo mdogo). You will be asked to top up Ksh 250 which you will use to cook with gas.
What do I do if the gas in my cylinder runs out?
Our aim is to make sure you never run out of gas. We will schedule a delivery before your gas cylinder is empty. However, in exceptional cases, you can reach us 24/7 through our toll-free Customer Care number at 0800 721 148.
Is M-Gas safe?
The M-Gas solution is designed with your safety in mind. Our qualified technicians inspect your home for fire safety during installation and with every cylinder change. The built-in safety features of the meter are designed to safeguard households with small children.
What does “Pay-As-You-Go” mean?
“Pay-As-You-Go” is a payment model where you pay for a service or product only as you use it. M-Gas enables you to pay as you cook allowing you to make daily top-ups for your family’s meals. We save you the hassle of paying upfront for a full cylinder.
What do I get when I become a customer?
After onboarding and safety checks, our technician installs a full 13KG gas cylinder with a smart meter. If you choose the stove option, you’ll also receive a 2-burner stove.
M-Gas Locations
- Mukuru Kwa Njenga
- Mathare
- Kangemi
- Zimmerman
- Athi River
- Tassia
- Ruiru
- Waithaka
- Limuru
- Ruaka
- Juja
- Thika
- Naivasha
- Nakuru East
- Nakuru West
- Kapsoya/Eldoret Langas
- Eldoret Huruma
- Baba Dogo
- Utawala
- Kibera
- Mwiki
- Githurai 45
- Kiambu
- Mlolongo
- Machakos
- Ngong
- Kitengela
- Rongai
- Meru
- Kitale
- Kisii
- Bungoma
- Kerugoya
- Kisumu
- Kakamega
- Migori
Contact Information
For inquiries and support, M-Gas offers multiple channels to assist customers:
- Toll-Free Number: 0800 721 148
- Fraud Hotline: 0800 724 440
- WhatsApp: 0792 556 677
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://mgas.ke/
Conclusion
M-Gas is changing the way Kenyans cook by providing a reliable, affordable, and clean alternative to traditional cooking fuels. Through its innovative use of technology and customer-focused approach, M-Gas is not only improving the quality of life for its customers but also contributing to a more sustainable and healthy environment. As they continue to expand their services, M-Gas is set to make a lasting impact on the Kenyan energy landscape.
In the News: Total Energies Marketing Kenya has partnered with M-Gas
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya has partnered with M-Gas to scale its affordable Pay-as-You-Cook technology that seeks to Impact over one million lives annually in Kenya.
This move is aimed at enhancing clean cooking accessibility in Kenya.
Through this collaboration, M-Gas will provide its revolutionary pay-as-you-cook Smart Meters installed on TotalEnergies’ LPG cylinders, while TotalEnergies will provide the cooking gas.
The Proprietary Smart Meter from M-Gas democratises LPG for consumers who otherwise could not afford the upfront cost of buying Gas.
This technology enables customers to cook a meal with as little as 10 KES via mobile money payments, addressing the high-cost barrier of purchasing LPG upfront.
In addition, families benefit from health advantages by switching from traditional cooking methods like charcoal to more affordable and less polluting LPG.
‘’We are very happy to partner with M-Gas in actualizing TotalEnergies’ ambition of developing access to clean cooking in Kenya. Through this shared vision with M-Gas, we aim to have a positive impact in Kenya that will not only impact the environment, people’s health but also reduce gender inequalities, especially time poverty for women. The partnership is also aligned to the vision by the Government of Kenya of increasing LPG penetration and consumption per capita in the country’’ said Fanchini.
400,000 households are currently using the M-Gas solution, impacting over two million lives today in Kenya.
“The partnership with TotalEnergies enables M-Gas to scale our mission of providing an affordable clean cooking solution to households across Kenya. Leveraging our proprietary smart meter technology and elaborate last mile infrastructure alongside TotalEnergies’ extensive supply infrastructure, this partnership will expand our reach to a wider previously underserved market, making clean cooking accessible to more families. Together, we will expand LPG usage to meet national targets and driving transformative change that benefits both people and the planet,” said Kimani.
This partnership creates a brand new clean cooking business model which has the potential to scale across the entire continent, in line with TotalEnergies’ ambition of giving 100 million people in Africa and India access to clean cooking by 2030 as announced by the TotalEnergies last May, at the Clean Cooking Summit organized by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
