Thousands of households in Lindi Region are set to benefit from improved cooking technologies as the government steps up efforts to expand access to clean cooking energy and reduce reliance on firewood and charcoal.
A total of 5,776 improved cookstoves are being distributed across Lindi, Ruangwa, Nachingwea, Liwale and Kilwa districts under a programme implemented by Tango Energy Limited in collaboration with the Rural Energy Agency (REA).
The initiative supports Tanzania’s national clean cooking agenda, which aims to ensure more than 80 percent of citizens use clean cooking energy by 2034.
Lindi Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS) Zuwena Omary said the region would continue creating awareness among residents on the benefits of adopting clean cooking solutions.
She made the remarks on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, when she met REA Senior Technical Advisor Deusdedit Malulu, who was accompanied by officials from Tango Energy Limited.
“We commend REA for continuing to promote the use of clean cooking energy. We support the government’s efforts and will continue providing education so that this initiative reaches all citizens,” Ms Omary said.
She said promoting clean cooking technologies was important in improving household health, protecting the environment and reducing the burden caused by the use of traditional cooking fuels.
Mr Malulu said the improved cookstoves were being supplied to residents at a subsidised price of TZS 7,600 per stove, urging communities in the targeted districts to utilise the opportunity.
“The programme is aimed at enabling more households to access affordable cooking solutions that save energy and improve living conditions,” he said.
Tango Energy Limited Sales Manager Emmanuel Ibrahim said the improved cookstoves consume less firewood and charcoal compared with traditional stoves, helping households reduce fuel expenses while contributing to environmental conservation.
He said the actual cost of one stove is TZS 50,847.46, but the government subsidy of 85 percent has reduced the amount paid by citizens to only TZS 7,600.
The clean cooking programme is part of wider government efforts to promote sustainable energy use, reduce deforestation and address health challenges linked to smoke from traditional cooking methods.
