First Lady Rachel Ruto calls for adoption of clean cooking to curb pollution

First Lady Rachel Ruto addresses a forum in Freetown City, Sierra Leone. [Courtesy]

First Lady Rachel Ruto has supported the renewed push to expand access to clean cooking across Africa, terming it a crucial step in protecting women and children from the dangers of household air pollution.

Rachel who was speaking during a forum hosted by Sierra Leone's First Lady Fatima Maada Bio in Freetown City said that there was need to intensify initiatives as part of growing continental efforts to reduce dependence on firewood and charcoal.