Project Summary
The project was implemented in the following barracks: Commandant Bombo, Kabamba, Kavera, Ruhengere, Singo, Kalama, Junior Command & staff collage Gadaffi, Nicoa Jinja, R.R.U Jinja, Olilim, Safad-katakana, Robwolodongo, Nakindye Barakacks, Kiseka, Buyala, Luzira, Buyala, Bihanga and Nakasongola.
The eco stoves have reduced the consumption of firewood by up to 70%. This has helped to conserve the forests and green vegetation in Uganda. The eco stoves have also reduced exposure to harmful smoke emissions by up to 90%. This has improved the air quality in the kitchens and reduced the risk of respiratory problems to the cooks
Overall, this project has saved millions of Ugandan shillings on fuel costs and millions of trees due to the Eco Stove technology was a win-win for the UPDF community and for the environment, and conserves the forests