TANZANIANS have been advised to continue using gas for cooking to protect the environment, thus enabling the government to achieve its set target of ensuring 80 percent of the country’s population use clean enemy 2034.

The remarks were made in Dar es Salaam on Monday at a ceremony to handover prizes to winners of the just ended GESI YENTE campaign that aimed at encouraging the use of clean cooking energy. The campaign, organised by  Oryx Gas Tanzania, saw over one million people participating, the thing that shows their trust to the quality of company’s products.

The firm’s Marketing and Sales Manager, Shaban Fundi, said the company has continued to emphasize the use of clean energy.

“Tanzania has set a target that by 2034, 80 percent of the population should be using clean cooking energy. We  have put in place strategies to ensure our services reach people in all areas,” he said, adding that following a massive response from customers, the company has decided to extend the campaign until December 15 this year. 

Irene Godfrey, a resident of Mbezi Beach in Dar es Salaam who won a motorcycle, said the campaign has enabled her to gain capital since she will use the motorcycle for various income-generating activities.

Anothet winner, Elikana Madirisha said receiving a gas cooking stove will make it easier for him to prepare food since cooking with gas reduces the time spent in the kitchen and allows more time for development activities.