Taifa Gas, Barrick foster clean energy education to communities

Kahama. Taifa Gas, in collaboration with Barrick Gold Corporation, has intensified efforts to promote clean cooking energy by providing training on safe gas usage to local communities. 

The initiative aligns with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s environmental conservation agenda.

The three-day training session, held in Kahama District, targeted residents living around Barrick’s Bulyanhulu mine.

Taifa Gas trainer Praygod Ole Naiko said that the programme aims to increase awareness of clean energy and its benefits.

“These efforts are geared towards ensuring a successful green revolution by encouraging more Tanzanians to transition to clean cooking energy. This will not only aid environmental conservation but also contribute to overall economic growth,” he said.

Ole Naiko reaffirmed Taifa Gas’s commitment to supporting the government’s clean energy agenda, highlighting President Samia’s visionary leadership and dedication to promoting sustainable energy solutions.

Barrick’s representative, Mary Lupamba, said that the company was proud to be part of the initiative, which will continue to reach more citizens through collaboration with Taifa Gas.

“This programme will bring positive change to the beneficiaries and the wider community. We believe in sustainable solutions that improve people’s lives while conserving the environment,” Lupamba said.

Speaking on behalf of the participants, Amina Juma said the training had provided valuable insights into the benefits of gas energy while dispelling misconceptions about its cost.

“The knowledge gained will help us adopt cleaner and safer cooking methods,” she said.

Another participant, Joseph Musa from Kakola Hamlet, thanked the organisers for bringing the initiative to rural areas where many people still rely on charcoal and firewood, which are harmful to health and the environment.

The clean energy education initiative is part of a broader campaign that began last year during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. 

The campaign has since reached citizens across different regions, providing crucial knowledge on clean cooking energy and safety measures.