MWANZA, Sept. 4 -- CLEAN energy experts have issued a warning about the dangers associated with the improper use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), including the common but unsafe practice of shaking gas cylinders to check the remaining amount of gas.

Instead of shaking the cylinder, users are advised to use a safer method: wrap the cylinder with a wet cloth and leave it for about five minutes.

Upon removing the cloth, the area that still contains gas will appear moist due to condensation, while the empty part will remain dry.

The advice was part of a public education session held this week in Nyamagana District, during an award ceremony for clean cooking energy users, under the ongoing four-month ‘Gesi Yente campaign, organised b...