DODOMA, Dec. 15 -- DODOMA Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has launched a programme for the distribution of improved cook stoves at subsidised prices, aimed at reducing the use of charcoal and firewood.

The stoves are supplied by LS Solution LTD, importer of modern efficient cooking stoves, under the Rural Energy Agency (REA) and will be distributed across Kondoa, Bahi, Chemba, Chamwino, Kongwa and Mpwapwa districts.

Speaking to reporters in the capital city recently, Regional Commissioner said the modern stoves, which use significantly less charcoal and firewood, are being sold at discounted prices as the government is covering 80 per cent of the cost, leaving citizens to pay the remaining 20 per cent, which is affordable to th...