Most people across Uganda cook their meals using charcoal and firewood from trees. Nine out of ten families rely on these older fuel types rather than modern clean energy sources. Cities show this pattern clearly as nearly half of urban homes depend on charcoal for cooking food daily. Very few households have switched to cleaner cooking methods that create less pollution. The traditional wood burning approach remains popular despite health and environmental concerns.
President Museveni stopped all commercial charcoal making across northern Uganda during June 2023. Kenya had already banned similar tree cutting activities back during 2018 for environmental reasons. Environmental scientists worry that complete bans hurt people who need charcoal for survival. They suggest better management plans that work across different countries rather than sudden prohibitions. Regional cooperation could help balance environmental protection with family cooking needs.
International food groups have started teaching better charcoal making methods to over 200 local producers. Workers distributed special metal chimneys to 190 charcoal makers for cleaner burning processes. Training programs help communities learn efficient techniques that use less wood for the same results. These projects aim to reduce forest damage and create better quality fuel. The improved methods protect trees and provide families with cooking energy they need.
President Museveni stopped all commercial charcoal making across northern Uganda during June 2023. Kenya had already banned similar tree cutting activities back during 2018 for environmental reasons. Environmental scientists worry that complete bans hurt people who need charcoal for survival. They suggest better management plans that work across different countries rather than sudden prohibitions. Regional cooperation could help balance environmental protection with family cooking needs.
International food groups have started teaching better charcoal making methods to over 200 local producers. Workers distributed special metal chimneys to 190 charcoal makers for cleaner burning processes. Training programs help communities learn efficient techniques that use less wood for the same results. These projects aim to reduce forest damage and create better quality fuel. The improved methods protect trees and provide families with cooking energy they need.
