DAR ES SALAAM: THE Oryx Gas Tanzania (OGTL) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving services by upgrading infrastructure and expanding its distribution network, aligning with the agenda of promoting clean energy for better health, a cleaner environment, and sustainable development.
Speaking yesterday at an event in Dar es Salaam, where prizes were awarded to customers who won various awards in the GESI YENTE campaign, OGTL Sales and Marketing Manager, Mr Shaban Fundi, emphasized the company’s efforts to promote clean energy usage.
“In Tanzania, there is a goal to have 80 per cent of the population using clean cooking energy by 2034, and as Oryx, we are committed to achieving this through strategic efforts to ensure our services reach all citizens through our agents.”
Mr Fundi highlighted that over one million customers have participated in the GESI YENTE campaign, sending messages via cards placed on Oryx gas cylinders.
He warned customers to be cautious of unscrupulous agents who might switch their cylinders, urging them to keep their Oryx cylinders safe.
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The GESI YENTE campaign, aimed at promoting clean cooking energy, was launched on August 13, 2025, and has been extended to December 15, 2025, due to high demand. Mr Fundi encouraged customers to continue participating to win various prizes.
Winners of the campaign, including those who received Oryx cooking stoves, bicycles, motorcycles, and school bags, praised Oryx Gas for promoting clean energy usage and supporting community development.
Mr Irene Godfrey, a resident of Mbezi Beach, who won a motorcycle, said the prize will support her income-generating activities, while Mr Elikana Madirisha welcomed the cooking stove, saying it will simplify cooking and save time.
The campaign has seen significant participation, with over one million people engaging and sending messages, prompting Oryx Gas to extend the campaign deadline to December 15, 2025.