PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan’s clean cooking agenda has been received with a positive response after various institutions engaged in cooking gas supply as part of a national drive to encourage the use of cleaner, safer, and more efficient cooking methods.

In supporting the initiative, local natural gas producer and supplier, Pan African Energy Tanzania (PAET) has announced the donation of 500 cooking gas cylinders and cookers to regions of Mara, Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Dodoma.

The distribution plan includes 200 cylinders for Mara, and 100 each for Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Dodoma.

With a 20-year history of operations from Songo Songo Island, PAET is dedicated to providing safe, clean, reliable, and cost-efficient fuel for power generation, industrial applications, transportation, and secondary markets.

The company is committed to reducing its environmental footprint, decreasing the emissions intensity of its operations, and playing a pivotal role in Tanzania’s transition towards a lower carbon economy.

The donated cylinders were officially handed over to special seats legislator Janeth Masaburi in the presence of Deputy Minister in the Vice Office President’s office Union and Environment, Khamis Hamza Chilo, who represented the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dotto Biteko.

“We are grateful to the President for her commendable efforts to ensure that we use clean cooking fuels. She has become a guiding light in Africa for her activism for clean cooking solutions,” she said.

Andrew Kashangaki, Corporate Social Responsibility manager at PAET said in line with the national clean cooking initiative launched by President Samia, the company views this contribution as a testament to its commitment to the Tanzanian people.

“By promoting clean cooking solutions, PAET aims to enhance health outcomes and environmental conditions in local communities,” he said.

He said beyond supporting the clean cooking campaign, PAET has been actively investing in social initiatives on Songo Songo Island and Kilwa District.

These initiatives, which include significant contributions to education and health sectors, reflect PAET’s commitment to improving local communities.

“We are delighted to support the national drive for clean cooking solutions and contribute to the well-being of Tanzanian communities. We consider it our duty to support the government and the Ministry of Energy in this endeavour.” He said.

The donated cylinders and cookers are being distributed to various groups and individuals across the country who are most vulnerable due to the use of unsafe fuels.