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February, 2025 Newsletter
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Monthly updates from the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) and partners across Uganda's renewable energy ecosystem.
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As we continue driving Uganda’s clean energy transition, February was a month filled with key developments, expert insights, and impactful projects. This edition covers the latest energy updates, a feature article on solar mini-grids, an exclusive interview with an industry leader, and upcoming funding opportunities. Dive in and stay informed!
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Advancing Clean Cooking in Uganda🔥
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NREP Highlights
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Buganda Kingdom, in partnership with NREP, UNACC, and UK Aid, launched a Clean Cooking Campaign on February 26, 2025, at Bulange, Mmengo. The campaign promotes modern, energy-efficient cooking technologies to tackle indoor air pollution, deforestation, and rising fuel costs. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa announced plans to extend the charcoal trade ban to all cities with electricity access, while the government is importing subsidized gas from Tanzania and preparing to distribute 500,000 gas cylinders for free. Buganda’s Second Deputy Katikkiro Twaha Kawase Kigongo reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainable resource use and ongoing collaboration with the government. Sensitization efforts have already begun in Masaka, Mbale, and Jinja to encourage adoption of clean cooking technologies.
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Jinja City Clean Cooking Exhibition
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Training Aligns Energy & Extractive Sectors with NABSAP III
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Clean Cooking Workshop Empowers Greater Kampala Officials
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🌍 Renewable Energy Sector Highlights
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Jinja College Converts Waste to Biogas for Cooking & Lighting
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Government Proposes New Law to Promote Clean Energy
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Government Moots Nationwide Ban on Charcoal Trade
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🔸 Mbarara Clean Cooking Outreach Campaign, 3rd – 7th March 2025
📍 Amazon Building, Open Space Opposite Stanbic Bank
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🔸 Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2025
📍Speke Resort Munyonyo, 2025
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💡 Funding & Business Opportunities
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💰 Inclusive Investment Grants for Refugee-Led Clean Energy Enterprises
Ashden is offering £10,000 grants for refugee-led solar energy and clean cooking projects in Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia.
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💰 Productive Use Appliance Financing Facility
A financing facility making energy appliances more affordable in Uganda.
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💰 OPEN Fund for Women-Led Energy Businesses
Women entrepreneurs in the energy sector can apply for up to $100,000 in investment to scale their clean energy businesses.
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Transform Your Cooking, Protect Your Health
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Clean cooking technologies reduce harmful smoke, improve indoor air quality, and save time and money. Join the movement to adopt safer, more efficient stoves and fuels that benefit your family, your wallet, and the environment.
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