Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, has called on organizers of the “Malkia wa Nguvu” (Queen of Power) festival to use their platforms to promote the use of clean cooking energy in the country, in order to reach more women and drive positive change in energy use.
He made these remarks during the grand finale of the awards ceremony recognizing women who have excelled in various sectors, popularly known as “Malkia wa Nguvu,” held in Dodoma City.
He explained that, in order to improve the environment and the well-being of citizens, women have significant power to reduce the harmful effects caused by the use of unsafe energy sources (firewood and charcoal), which have been contributing to environmental degradation and respiratory diseases.
He stated that approximately 99 percent of cooking activities in households are carried out by women, giving them a strong opportunity to act as catalysts for change by promoting the use of clean cooking energy.
He commended the efforts of Clouds Media for organizing the Malkia wa Nguvu festival, which aims to empower Tanzanian women socially and economically.
He added that the government is committed to improving access to clean cooking energy in order to enhance the health of Tanzanians.
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