Shortage of district energy officials slows shift from charcoal in Teso

This report highlights how the lack of district energy officials in Teso is hindering the transition from charcoal to cleaner energy alternatives. Private sector initiatives promoting briquettes and biogas have stalled because energy ministry staff are still based in Kampala rather than locally. The situation underscores challenges in decentralizing energy support to facilitate sustainable fuel adoption.

Originally published by gnews