The Uganda Atlas

Energy for cooking in 2005-2006

Energy for cooking in Uganda

Overall, 96 percent of the households in Uganda depend on wood fuel for cooking purposes. This is a challenge to achieving the MDG targets and promotion of environment sustainability. Less than 1 percent use electricity as the main source of energy for cooking.

Percent

Source: UBOS, UNHS 2005/6

Energy for cooking 2002-2005

Odiipio Edward A. 2008

A cook charcoal stove ( sigiri ), commonly used in urban households

Roadside charcoal business along Arua-Pakwach highway, Arua District

Percent Percent

Source: UBOS, UNHS 2005/6

Energy for cooking 2005-2006

NEMA 2008

Pupils display charcoal briquettes during exhibitions to mark World Environment Day 2008 celebrations held at Bombo Commom Primary School, Luwero District. The celebrations were organised by ACEPA, a local NGO in Luwero District.

Biomass use

Region Biomass % Modern % Uganda 93 7 Kenya 70 30 Rwanda 90 10 Tanzania 90 10

Source : NEMA (2007). Pilot Integrated Ecosystem Assessment. National Environment Management Authority and UNEP, Kampala, Uganda

Source: UBOS, UNHS 2005/6

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