KuniSMART

At Green Valley School, cooking the daily meals used to be a big struggle. The cooks worked with forest wood that came in all shapes and sizes. Some pieces were wet, some burned too fast, and others refused to burn at all. This meant the food took longer to prepare, classrooms sometimes filled with smoke, and the school kept spending more money on fuel.
One day, the school manager, Mr. Daniel, learned about KuniSMART briquettes. He decided to try them, not expecting anything special. But from the first delivery, the difference was clear. The briquettes were clean, easy to store, and all the same size. The cooks lit them quickly, and they burned with a steady flame.
Over the next few weeks, things changed for the better. Meals were ready on time because the briquettes produced stronger, more reliable heat. The storage room became neat because the fuel was easy to stack. There was much less smoke, which made the kitchen and nearby areas healthier for everyone. Cleaning also became easier since the briquettes left behind very little ash.
Even better, the school started saving money because the briquettes burned longer and used less fuel each day.
Switching from forest wood to KuniSMART briquettes didn’t feel like a big decision at first. But it ended up helping the school run more smoothly, save money, and protect the environment.
Mr. Daniel summed it up best: “For once, our fuel made life easier instead of harder.”

As the year comes to a close, we pause with deep gratitude to acknowledge the people and institutions who made this journey possible.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our funding and development partners — the Funguo Program, AECF, UNCDF, and Mutina Power Africa. Your financial support and belief in our vision came at critical moments and quite literally enabled KuniSMART to transition from a startup into a functioning, growing company. Because of you, we were able to build systems, strengthen production, create employment, and deliver clean cooking solutions at scale.
Equally, we are deeply thankful to our institutional and corporate clients, including Geita Gold Mine, Magare Company, and Magereza Mara, whose trust in our solutions demonstrated that clean energy is not only possible, but practical and reliable for large-scale operations.
We also extend heartfelt appreciation to the schools, institutions, and individual clients who have consistently supported KuniSMART—some from our earliest days. Your loyalty, feedback, and belief in our mission have sustained us, challenged us to improve, and allowed our impact to reach deep into communities.
A special thank you to Joshua Stiffen for your unwavering solidarity, guidance, and advice—truly closer than a brother. Your support has been a cornerstone in our journey, providing both wisdom and encouragement when it was needed most.
Together, you have helped us reduce dependence on firewood, protect forests, lower energy costs, and promote cleaner, safer cooking across Tanzania. Every partnership, every order, and every act of trust has contributed to this shared impact.
Looking ahead, we are excited about the future. We remain committed to innovation, operational excellence, and responsible growth, while deepening partnerships that place sustainability and people at the center of development.
Thank you for being part of the KuniSMART journey. We wish you a peaceful festive season and a prosperous New Year, and we look forward to building an even greater impact together in the year ahead.
With sincere appreciation,
Bernard Makachia
CEO & Co-Founder
Chabri Energy Company Ltd