Speaker Oboth: I think I’m the only one with a gas cylinder in my Constituency

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Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth has questioned the government’s readiness to enforce the charcoal ban, saying he believes he is the only person in his constituency with a gas cylinder.

Oboth made the remarks while suspending enforcement of the ban until October 21, 2026, to give the government time to present a comprehensive report on its implementation and the availability of affordable alternative cooking fuels.

The suspension followed concerns from MPs that many Ugandans still depend on charcoal and cannot afford alternatives such as gas, with the government acknowledging gaps in the distribution of free gas cylinders.