MPs Urged to promote clean cooking energy adoption

DODOMA: SPEAKER of the National Assembly Mussa Azzan Zungu has urged women MPs to intensify public awareness on clean cooking energy as part of efforts to improve health and protect the environment. Zungu made the call while opening a training session for women MPs organised by the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) in Dodoma. He said misconceptions about clean cooking energy remain widespread and require targeted public education to support national energy transition goals. He cited perceptions that clean energy is expensive, difficult to use, and alters food taste, saying such views must be addressed to enable wider adoption. The government aims to ensure that 80 per cent of Tanzanians use clean cooking energy by 2034. ALSO READ: AU commends Dr Samia’s efforts in advancing the clean cooking energy For his part, Deputy Minister for Minerals Steven Kiruswa said STAMICO has been promoting alternative energy solutions through its Rafiki Briquettes, an affordable and environmentally friendly cooking fuel. He said the briquettes help reduce household energy costs while lowering the risk of respiratory and eye diseases caused by smoke from traditional fuels. Speaking on behalf of STAMICO Chief Executive Officer Venance Mwasse, Director of Mining and Engineering Services Baraka Manyama, said the corporation is expanding production capacity to meet growing demand and support wider distribution. STAMICO said it will continue working with stakeholders to promote clean cooking energy as part of national efforts to improve public health, protect the environment, and support sustainable development goals. The post MPs Urged to promote clean cooking energy adoption first appeared on Daily News . The post MPs Urged to promote clean cooking energy adoption appeared first on Daily News .