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The Government of Rwanda, in partnership with Forward7, a program under the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that promotes clean and sustainable energy, has launched a pilot project to provide liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cooking equipment to households across the country.
The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), aims to reduce the widespread use of charcoal and firewood, which remain the dominant cooking fuels in Rwanda. Officials say the project will improve public health, protect the environment, and make clean cooking more affordable for low-income families.
The 18-month project will distribute modern cooking kits to 50,000 households. It is being implemented by energy solutions company Bboxx in the districts of Kigali, Musanze, Muhanga, Rwamagana, and Huye. Each household will receive a two-burner stove, a 12-kilogram gas cylinder, and a pay-as-you-go device that allows users to buy gas in small, manageable amounts.
“This partnership aims to reduce the use of cooking fuels that harm the environment by providing citizens with clean and safe cooking solutions,” MININFRA said in a statement.
The program is also designed to reach families that have not benefited from earlier clean cooking subsidy programs. By offering equipment at low cost, the initiative seeks to eliminate financial barriers that have prevented many households from switching to cleaner energy sources.
Beyond improving household well-being, MININFRA said the project is expected to generate revenue from carbon credits earned through emissions reductions. Those funds will be reinvested into additional clean energy projects as part of Rwanda’s broader climate strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change.
Implementation began in Kigali in February 2025 and has since expanded to Rwamagana and Musanze districts. Officials say the project will soon reach other parts of the country. So far, more than 6,000 households have received clean cooking kits through Forward7.
Launched in 2021, Forward7 promotes environmentally friendly energy solutions—including LPG, electric stoves, and biogas—targeting low-income families most affected by the health and environmental hazards of cooking with charcoal and firewood.
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