STAMICO donates 40m/- to promote clean cooking energy in Geita

The State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) has donated 40 million Tanzanian shillings to support alternative charcoal producers in the Geita Region. This funding is directed to the Women and Samia Foundation to promote the production and distribution of clean-energy charcoal.

The initiative aligns with the National Clean Cooking Energy Strategy 2024–2034, which aims to ensure that 80 per cent of Tanzanians utilize clean cooking energy by 2034. Adelina Kabakama, Chairperson of the Women and Samia Foundation in Geita, noted that the alternative charcoal is more affordable for households and environmentally friendly, as it reduces reliance on firewood and prevents deforestation.

Currently, the foundation distributes an average of three tonnes of alternative charcoal per month. To meet growing demand and increase accessibility, STAMICO plans to establish an alternative charcoal processing plant within the Geita Region.