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Uganda Parliament Halts Charcoal Trade Ban Pending Government Statement

3 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 15
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What happened

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Parliament moved to halt the enforcement of the charcoal trade ban across several sub-regions, including Karamoja, pending a statement from the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development. Joel Ssenyonyi challenged the government to provide affordable alternative cooking fuels before intensifying arrests related to the trade. Ssenyonyi cited a 2024 Uganda Bureau of Statistics survey indicating that between 87 and 94 per cent of Ugandans rely on charcoal and firewood for cooking.

From allafrica.com, africa-newsroom.com

Why it matters

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The ban, which was first issued in 2023 by President Yoweri Museveni's directive, affects energy access for a large portion of the population. The suspension forces the government to address the financial constraints faced by households that cannot afford alternative cooking technologies.

From allafrica.com, africa-newsroom.com

Who's involved

  • Joel SsenyonyiLeader of the Opposition who challenged the government's charcoal restrictions.
  • Yoweri MuseveniPresident whose directive initiated the charcoal restrictions.
  • Parliament of UgandaLegislative body that moved to suspend the enforcement of the ban.
  • governmentThe governing body whose energy policy is currently under review.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • governmentSpeculative

    The government could face increased costs related to developing and distributing affordable alternative cooking fuels.

  • UgandaSpeculative

    The general population might see changes in the cost or availability of cooking fuels due to the regulatory shift.

How it developed

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  1. Ssenyonyi challenges Museveni's charcoal restrictions, referencing UBOS survey data.1 source
  2. Ssenyonyi cited UBOS data as a ban affects Karamoja regions.1 source

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