By Joseph Ligowe

Blantyre, April 12, Mana: E-Nyasa Gas and Solar Limited is set to begin an initiative; gas use movement to provide affordable and accessible cooking energy to households in the country other than using non-environmental friendly energies such as charcoal.

Eric Ngomwa, Chief Executive Officer of E-Nyasa Gas and Solar Limited, announced during a press briefing this week that the initiative aims to educate the public on the use of gas and other commodities to help households save money and protect the environment.

“Gas is very cheap, fast and is accessible compared to other types of energies such as electricity and charcoal. I understand that some people cannot afford to buy gas stoves at once. Our company has come up with a fair mode of payment for gas cylinders, which will allow clients to pay in installments so that everyone can afford.

“At the same time, we are also fighting some misconceptions that gas could lead to explosions,” he said.

Ngomwa also revealed that E-Nyasa Gas and Solar Limited is currently constructing five gas filling stations in Blantyre, where customers will be able to refill their gas cylinders.

“Additionally, we have motorbikes which we will be using to deliver gas at customers’ doorstep,” he added and further stated that it was the company’s desire to see every household in Malawi using gas for cooking other than charcoal and other costly means.

A resident from Machinjiri Township in Blantyre, Pauline Mkwinda, commended the E-Nyasa company for the initiative.

"I have used electricity and charcoal for cooking for quite some time, but these cannot be compared with gas. Using gas for cooking is fast and convenient,” she said.

She therefore called on the company to market the initiative further to allow the public to understand cost effectiveness of using gas.