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Eco-friendly stoves promise relief Uganda’s forests crave

Eco friendly stoves promise relief Ugandas forests crave

For years, Jian Namuhenge spent nearly Shs 80,000 every month on charcoal. Like millions of Ugandans, she relied on a traditional charcoal stove for daily cooking, unaware that a more efficient and affordable alternative existed. Today, that same sack of charcoal lasts her almost three months, due to a technology change.  “I am now able to save money and use …

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Housing Finance Bank Secures 100 Acres from Kooki Kingdom to Propel its Tiny Forests Initiative

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In a powerful move to champion environmental conservation and sustainable community development, Housing Finance Bank has received a generous donation of 100 acres of land from the Kooki Kingdom. This land will be dedicated to the Bank’s flagship Tiny Forests Initiative, which aims to plant 1 million trees by 2027. The Bank’s Tiny Forests Initiative not only aligns with Uganda’s …

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