DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 15 -- THE Tanzanian government plans to establish a Special Clean Cooking Energy Fund to enable youth and womens groups in every local government authority to access capital for establishing and expanding the production of improved cookstoves and alternative charcoal.

Energy Minister Juma Homera said the fund is part of President Samia Suluhu Hassans directives aimed at expanding the use of clean cooking energy in the country, reducing dependence on firewood and charcoal derived from tree cutting, and creating more employment opportunities for citizens.

Speaking to journalists at State House in Dar es Salaam today, while providing feedback on President Samias visit to Türkiye and Tanzanias participation in the 3...