Palema Hotel, one of Gulu’s busiest accommodation and events venues, was spending a significant amount of money on charcoal each month—averaging 10 large sacks. Their kitchen operated daily to serve guests, staff, and conference delegates. However, management grew increasingly concerned about the rising cost of charcoal and the smoke levels affecting kitchen staff comfort and health.

When Kendeza Carbon Conscious Solutions was engaged to assess the situation, our team conducted a site visit and discovered that the hotel’s existing cookstoves were highly inefficient. The stoves had poor airflow, oversized charcoal chambers, and lacked proper insulation—leading to rapid charcoal burn and excessive smoke emissions.

Our Approach

To address the issue, we proposed a practical, measurable solution tailored to their cooking needs. We installed:

• 3 large institutional-grade energy-efficient stoves

• 1 medium-sized stove for smaller-scale or off-peak cooking

These stoves are designed with optimized combustion chambers, controlled airflow, and reduced fuel consumption—ideal for commercial-scale food service operations like Palema Hotel.

We ran a 4-week monitored trial to evaluate charcoal consumption, cooking speed, and kitchen environment changes.

The Results

The transformation was immediate and impactful. After the trial and full adoption of the new stoves:

• Charcoal consumption dropped by over 60%

• Kitchen smoke levels significantly reduced, improving air quality for staff

• Operational fuel expenses drastically lowered, improving the hotel’s bottom line

• Faster cooking times improved kitchen workflow and efficiency

Palema Hotel now uses just 4 sacks of charcoal per month, a dramatic reduction from the previous 10.

💬 Client Feedback

“We were shocked by the difference. Kendeza’s stoves paid for themselves in savings within the first few months. Our team is happier, and the smoke is no longer an issue. We highly recommend this solution to any hotel or institution still using outdated stoves.”
— Operations Manager, Palema Hotel