Handeni women torn between clean energy sources and firewood

Mashabani Mchelo, a resident of Kwamasaka in Handeni District, collects firewood from the fields for use at her home.  PHOTO | RAJABU ATHUMANI

By  Rajabu Athumani

Mwandishi wa Habari

Mwananchi

What you need to know:

  • Mount Mhandeni forest reserve is notorious for encroachment and illegal harvesting of firewood and charcoal because most residents cannot afford clean sources of cooking energy

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