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September, 2025 Newsletter

Monthly updates from the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) and partners across Uganda's renewable energy ecosystem.

The 5th edition of the Annual Renewable Energy Conference & Expo, a premier event fostering innovation and collaboration in the renewable energy sector.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, in partnership with the National Renewable Energy Platform, is excited to announce the Renewable Energy Conference & EXPO (REC25 & EXPO) from 20th October to the 22nd of October, 2025, Kampala, Uganda (venue to be communicated). This event will be a pivotal moment in our journey towards a sustainable energy future, and we invite you to be part of it.
Join us as we bring together experts, innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss and advance the clean energy agenda. Your participation is crucial to the success of this conference, and we look forward to your invaluable contributions.

Are you ready for the Renewable Energy Conference 2025 & EXPO (REC25 & EXPO)?

Advancing Renewable Energies in Uganda🔥

NREP Highlights

Luwero Diocese Launches Clean Cooking Programme to Tackle Energy and Health Challenges

The Church of Uganda’s St. Francis Church in Nakasongola Archdeaconry hosted the launch of a clean cooking programme for Luwero Diocese, a major step toward promoting affordable, safe, and environmentally friendly cooking solutions. The initiative, held on Sunday 28th September 2025 sought to shift households away from firewood and charcoal, reducing indoor air pollution, curbing deforestation, and easing the financial strain of traditional fuels. The colourful ceremony was presided over by the Bishop of Luwero Diocese, Rt. Rev. Wilson Kisekka, with the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, as the chief guest. The British High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Elisa Chesney, also graced the event, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to supporting Uganda’s clean energy transition. Officials emphasized that the programme will especially benefit women and children, who are most vulnerable to health risks from smoke-filled kitchens, while also contributing to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Spotlight Feature: EcoFlames Digest – September 2025

The September issue of the EcoFlames Digest is now available, shining a light on how clean cooking solutions are transforming homes, communities, and Uganda’s energy landscape.
This edition features:
  • Uganda’s most ambitious clean cooking rollout in Africa, led by MEMD with support from partners.
  • Inspiring human stories, such as Ruth Komuntale’s barrier-breaking journey and Irene Ayo’s mission to ensure refugee women never risk their lives just to cook a meal.
  • The untold story of UgaStove, a pioneer in efficient stove design that has grown into a globally recognized clean energy enterprise.
  • Expert insights, including practical guides on LPG adoption, electric pressure cookers, and solar-powered solutions.
  • Regional outlooks showing the financing needs and opportunities to achieve universal access to clean cooking by 2040.
At NREP, we believe clean cooking is more than just a household convenience — it is about public health, gender equality, climate resilience, and economic empowerment.

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🌍 Renewable Energy Sector Highlights

Uganda: Green light for solar energy + battery storage pro
Uganda to Borrow $358 Million for Power Line to South Sudan
From Smoke to Solutions: Why Clean Cooking in Africa’s Institutions Could Spark the Continent’s Energy Transformation

💡 Funding & Business Opportunities

💰Digital Energy Challenge
The aim of the Digital Energy Challenge is to support the development of innovative solutions for increased energy access, to facilitate the integration of renewable energies and to improve energy operators’ performance.
💰Productive Use Financing Facility
A program by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Circle Innovation supporting GreenTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, and e-mobility start-ups with tech development, market validation, and access to Germany’s innovation ecosystem.
💰 D-Prize Challenge
Startup grants of up to $20,000 are available for entrepreneurs launching new organizations. The goal is to increase the number of social impact ventures—whether for-profit, NGO, or charity—focused on addressing extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries.
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