Feed thousands. Burn half the fuel.
We design, fabricate and install the MEKO FRIENDLY steam cooking system — clean, smoke-free institutional kitchens for schools and institutions across Kenya and Rwanda.
Kenyan engineers building cleaner kitchens for Africa's institutions
Faith Energy Saving Engineering Works is a steel fabrication company and the only manufacturer of the MEKO FRIENDLY steam cooking system in Africa.
From our workshop off the Eastern Bypass in Embakasi, we design, fabricate, supply, install, repair and maintain equipment in stainless and mild steel. Our steam kitchens replace smoky open fires and rows of gas burners with one efficient heat source that cooks many pots at once.
- Patented & KEBS-marked
- Designed to your kitchen
- On-site staff training
- 12-month warranty
Engineering for kitchens, farms & industry
One workshop, end-to-end: we design, fabricate, install and maintain.
Institutional steam cooking
The MEKO FRIENDLY system: one steam generator powering multiple stainless vessels for ugali, rice, githeri, porridge and more.
Explore the system
General fabrication
Custom stainless and mild steel work, from one-off parts to complete machines, built and installed by our own team.
See fabrication
Catering & processing equipment
Catering equipment, food processing machinery, water purification units and stainless products for institutions and businesses.
All servicesOne fire. Many pots. No scorching.
Instead of a separate flame under every pot, a single generator produces steam that heats several sealed vessels evenly and at the same time.
Generate
A steam generator, usually LPG-fired, sits outside or in a ventilated corner, away from food areas.
Distribute
Insulated lines carry steam into the kitchen, cutting heat loss and protecting staff from burns.
Cook
Food-grade stainless vessels cook several dishes in parallel, controlled with gauges and valves.
Serve
Tilting vessels make serving and cleaning fast. The kitchen stays cool and smoke-free.
Savings you can measure from day one
Lower fuel bills
Around 50–60% lower energy costs than gas burners or energy-saving jikos, with fewer fire points and less standby loss.
Faster meals
Even heat transfer cuts preparation time by roughly 30–50%, so meals reliably make the lunch bell.
No burnt food
Steam heats the vessel evenly, so ugali and beans don't scorch on the bottom and less food goes to waste.
Smoke-free & cool
Combustion stays outside the cooking area, which means cleaner air, fewer respiratory problems and a cooler kitchen for staff.
Hygienic & easy to clean
Smooth stainless vessels wash down with hot water and detergent. There's no soot or ash to scrub.
Fewer staff, less space
Two or three operators can run three or four vessels in a smaller footprint than rows of stoves.
Steam vs. the traditional kitchen
| MEKO FRIENDLY steam | Gas burners | Firewood / jikos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire points | One generator for 3–6+ vessels | One burner per pot | One fire per pot |
| Energy cost | 50–60% lower | Baseline | High fuel handling & wastage |
| Scorching | None: even steam heat | Hot spots, constant stirring | Frequent scorching |
| Kitchen air | Smoke-free, cooler | Hot, open flames | Smoky, hot |
| Cleaning | Stainless wash-down, no soot | Burner & grate cleaning | Ash & soot removal |
Cooking every day in schools across Kenya
Want to see one running? We can arrange a pre-scheduled visit to a live kitchen through the school's administration.
View all projectsNairobi School
2,500 meals · Nairobi
Kwale Boys High School
2,500 meals · Kwale
Kwale Girls High School
2,500 meals · Kwale
St. John's Kaloleni
2,500 meals · Kilifi
Garissa High School
2,500 meals · Garissa
Madogo Secondary School
1,500 meals · Tana River
“Switching to steam cooking was the best decision we've made. Faith Engineering's team was professional, knowledgeable and their after-service has been outstanding. The financial savings, staff efficiency and cleanliness of the kitchen is phenomenal.”Head PrincipalNairobi School
Ready to transform your kitchen?
Tell us how many learners you feed. We'll size a system and show you what it would cost and what you'd save, at no charge.