Meet Murang'a man who makes petrol and diesel from recycled plastic waste, uses it to power his car

James Murichu's passion for innovation saw him immerse into diesel making, after studying the chemistry behind it. In collaboration with his colleague Michael Nthenge, the two read books and used their knowledge to recycle plastic waste and manufacture petrol and diesel. Murichu uses the diesel to drive his car, while petrol is used in smaller engines such as water pumps, power saws and generators. Murichu spoke to Citizen Digital on how he concieved and actualised this idea.

[WambuaKyondo-sxbb]

These are the kind of people this country needs

[ProGreenInnovations]

Thanks to everyone for all your kind words. For the doubting Thomases, we will soon showcase farmers who have been using our product to irrigate their farms during the dry season.

[vanjay]

This guy is a legend and a genius too... he needs to be supported

[BritBoundDiaries]

Kenyans who have lived abroad tend to come back with ideas that stand out

[unclegshow]

His oratory skills are also on top notch keep up man

[jimmymutua]

Congratulations engineer. We need more of these innovations in Africa. Africa arise and shine.

[Annsikoboy-utbs]

I have nothing to say. This man is what Kenya needs.

[lucyvibesgermany]

We want him in all media houses ..WHAT AN INVENTOR...BRAVO

[starbornrise]

This guy is a pure genius. He deserves a Nobel prize for this brilliant innovation. As a science enthusiast, I wish I would meet him and discuss scientific ideas with him.

[kelvinsankale]

Congratulations sir, you even have a refinery! 😮the only one in the whole country that's functional. So proud of you again.

[beatkidd]

Ive worked with him in software design, am proud to see you get recognition sir

[Mr.joshua]

No one will talk about him ...wakisimama juu ya gari ni ooooh mzee wa kitendawili yet this a life changing idea that can change our country 9:19

[AbuMuhammad]

Wooow amazing fungeni petrol station tupange mlolongo kwa huyu jamaa❤

[benardsnell]

I think these are the kind of people and their ideas that the government should invest on...
This is true definition of brilliance 👌👌

[jonahbelyon]

Wow!! Brilliant guys.. saving environment and starting to make money. Investors will show up soon..

[wawerukamau]

This man should be taken to Turkana and make a team to start home grown refinery to help Kenya in refining our own crude oil.

[jyn]

Oh my! This is awesome... You're making Kenya proud.. This kind of innovation needs full support....I'm sure the government could really support this

[victorkipchumba]

The kind of innovations we are glad to hear in our country

[miketrayn]

Pyrolysis, I once had such a project during the time Kenya faced energy crisis and petroleum had become so scarce. It actually produced very awful smelling combustible gases and liquids which I was unable to condense to petroleum in different temperatures. I gave up on the idea. As a chemistry enthusiast, I'm glad to see someone has picked up on the project and doing great. Kudos

[alexkaranja]

Such an articulate and clear person. How I wish Citizen TV Kenya could do a longer entire feature on the feasibility and make him a household name.