If you stand on the side of the various highways that head into Kigali city, or simply stay near Nyabugogo, you quickly realise just how many charcoal-laden trucks enter the city, attempting to satisfy Kigali's craving for cooking fuel. Charcoal is not only transported to Kigali but it is also sent to other urban areas in the country.
Although some people who spoke to The New Times said the best quality of charcoal is imported from Tanzania, its relatively high price Rwf 10,000 (per sack) is much more expensive than locally produced variety.
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