By KGR Reporter,
The Masaka Diocesan Education Secretariat has launched a wide-reaching campaign to promote energy-saving cooking technologies in its schools, as part of a strategic effort to reduce deforestation linked to excessive firewood use.
According to Rev. Fr. Michael Kamulegeya, the Diocesan Education Secretary, the initiative is embedded in a new education policy work plan that all Catholic Church-founded institutions in the diocese are expected to implement through transition from traditional firewood-based cooking methods to more sustainable, energy-saving alternatives.
Mr. Edward Mukusa, Chairperson of the Masaka Diocesan Head teachers Association, noted that schools are being encouraged to prepare early for the shift to energy-efficient cooking systems. Mr. Mukasa speaking…
He added that, in addition to promoting the piloted stoves, efforts are underway to identify partners who can support schools in transitioning to clean energy solutions. END.