**4.2. Data collection and analysis**

Questionnaires were prepared and used in data collection. Interviews were held with lead‐ ers at the Regional, City, municipal, wards and subward levels on biomass conversion to modern energy instead of using raw biomass. Interviewees at this level were held with, Mayors, Municipal Directors, and City and Municipal Solid Waste Management experts from all the city councils. Others included relevant Ministries of Health, Lands and Human Settlements Development and Industries. The interviews were undertaken during day times in weekdays and weekends. Interviews were conducted in a tranquil and friendly atmos‐ phere. The information disclosed by the interviewees was treated as confidential.
