NJOMBE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ADOPTS CLEAN COOKING ENERGY




By Our Reporter,

Njombe

A secondary school for the deaf in Njombe Region has implemented the government directive to shift to the use of clean cooking energy in order to avoid health risks caused by smoke from traditional fuels.

Speaking during a visit by a team of experts from the Ministry of Energy who toured the school to assess the implementation of the directive, a geologist from the Clean Cooking Energy Unit, Nsajigwa Maclean, said the school has successfully abandoned the use of firewood and charcoal.

He said the move is part of an awareness campaign on the use of clean cooking energy that is being conducted in different areas of Njombe Region.

Maclean explained that the use of alternative energy sources such as gas, improved cookstoves and electricity plays a major role in reducing environmental destruction caused by cutting trees for firewood and charcoal.

He added that smoke from traditional cooking fuels has been contributing to respiratory diseases among cooks and students, noting that the adoption of clean energy helps protect health and improve the learning environment in schools.

Maclean also commended schools that have already started using clean cooking energy, saying the move supports the government’s efforts to protect the environment and improve the health of users.

He said the Ministry of Energy will continue providing education and raising awareness among various institutions, including schools, hospitals and prisons, to abandon the use of firewood and charcoal and instead adopt safe and clean energy for the benefit of current and future generations.

On her part, the Headmistress of the School for the Deaf, Rosemary Mbuya, said following the government directive, the school decided to stop using firewood and charcoal due to the high cost of obtaining them.

“The cost of purchasing firewood and charcoal was very high, and often we had to source them from far distances. Our cooks also frequently experienced health challenges due to smoke,” said Mbuya.

She added that since the introduction of clean cooking energy, there have been significant improvements in kitchen efficiency as well as the health of the cooks.

Mbuya noted that the use of gas has reduced the time required to prepare meals for students and lowered the costs previously spent on frequently purchasing firewood and charcoal.

She further stated that the initiative has contributed to environmental conservation by reducing dependence on tree cutting for firewood.

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