Juba — Women in South Sudan's Warrap and Northern Bahr el Ghazal states have embarked on the use of energy saving stoves not only improving their lives, but also reduce dependency on trees for firewood, which negatively impacts on the environment.
The stoves, locally known as "Jikos" are made from clay and sandy-like materials and can last for over a year, if properly utilized. Each stove in the market costs about 300 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP), around $80.
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