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The government’s commitment to promoting clean cooking and reducing reliance on polluting fuels like firewood and charcoal has received strong support from Eng. James Mwangi, Chair of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Energy Sector and CEO of Kurrent Technologies Ltd.
President William Ruto’s administration recently announced this initiative as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions and contribute to the ambitious goal of growing 15 billion trees by 2032.
Welcoming the move, Eng. Mwangi described it as progressive and aligned with global climate action goals. “Globally, 2.6 billion people still lack access to clean cooking solutions, with significant consequences for the environment, economic development, and public health,” he said.
He highlighted schools as major contributors to inefficient cooking due to their large-scale meal preparation and called for the adoption of clean and modern cooking solutions. “These solutions use less fuel, reduce smoke emissions, and limit greenhouse gases, making them a vital step toward sustainable energy and environmental protection,” Mwangi added.
KEPSA has pledged to support the initiative and scale up efforts to introduce efficient cooking technologies in schools, reinforcing the private sector’s role in advancing Kenya’s sustainability and climate goals.
