May 2026 Newsletter

The re-writing of Uganda’s charcoal story: What was once a symbol of deforestation stands to emerge as as a Green Charcoal enterprise, powered by Kijani Forestry’s innovation.
By farming fast‑growing trees and deploying high‑efficiency kilns, Kijani is proving that sustainable charcoal can restore forests, empower farmers, and fuel Uganda’s economy.
With global charcoal exports topping $1.5 billion annually, Uganda has a chance to join the league of green exporters—turning local resilience into international opportunity.