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Residents of Kajiado have been encouraged to transition away from using firewood and charcoal for cooking and to adopt more environmentally friendly practices.
At a meeting held by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) in Kajiado town on Thursday, locals were introduced to alternative cooking methods to curb the excessive cutting of trees for firewood and charcoal. Among the showcased alternatives were modern stoves that require less wood and charcoal made from soil and grass.
The indiscriminate cutting of trees has become a significant issue for environmental conservation in Kajiado.
“NEMA is developing strategies to promote the adoption of modern energy methods,” said Eric Deche, a NEMA officer.
He added, “We are presenting options such as solar energy and energy-efficient stoves to help mitigate deforestation.”
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