Tanzania has recorded a sharp rise in the use of clean cooking energy, with adoption levels increasing from 6.9 percent in 2021 to 20.3 percent in 2025.
The government aims to push this figure to 80 percent by 2034, according to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Eng. Felchesmi Mramba.
Speaking in Dar es Salaam yesterday during the launch of the Clean Cooking Energy Forum, organized by Mwananchi in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and stakeholders, Eng. Mramba said the initiative is vital for saving lives, protecting the environment, and driving inclusive development.
“Clean cooking energy is not just a policy concept; it is about health, the environment, and the economy. Its foundation is safeguarding lives, protecting our environment, and promoting sustainable growth,” he said.
Statistics show that nearly 33,000 Tanzanians die every year from respiratory diseases linked to smoke inhalation caused by the use of traditional fuels such as firewood and charcoal.
To address this challenge, President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched the National Clean Cooking Energy Strategy 2024–2034 in May this year.
The strategy sets out a roadmap for ensuring that at least 80 percent of households transition to safe, affordable, and clean cooking solutions over the next decade.
Eng. Mramba praised President Samia for her leadership, describing her as a national and international champion of clean cooking energy.
He commended her commitment to ensuring that every Tanzanian household can access safer and more sustainable cooking alternatives.