Investment in Clean Cooking Energy as a National Development Priority

TLDR

• ZANZIBAR: THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi has urged Tanzanians to tackle mindsets that hinder the adoption of clean cooking technologies as the country is set to achieve universal access to affordable and.
• The minister made the call during a Clean Cooking Energy Dialogue organised by the Mwanamke Initiatives Foundation (MIF) in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, Zanzibar which brought together government officials, private-sector.
• As we promote the use of technology, we must also invest in changing Tanzanians’ attitudes towards clean cooking energy,” he said.
• Furthermore, he commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for investments in clean cooking energy, saying Tanzania has increasingly demonstrated that clean cooking was not merely a household issue.
• According to the minister, the transition has wider implications for health, the environment, the economy, gender equality, education and sustainable development, making it a critical national development priority.