Uganda, May 7 -- The African Development Bank Group has recently approved $8.79 million in financing for the Uganda Biogas and Electric Cooking Project (UBEP), an ambitious initiative to expand clean cooking access across the country.Currently, 89 percent of Ugandans rely on unsustainable biomass - such as fuelwood and charcoal - for cooking. This widespread dependence is accelerating deforestation and worsening indoor air pollution, contributing to a projected annual wood biomass deficit of over 100 million tons.UBEP aims to address this challenge through a multi-pronged approach. The project will invest in biogas plants for public institutions and electric cooking appliances primarily for urban households. Additionally, awareness campaign...