Powering Knowledge: RETC Hosts Students for an Off-Grid Solar Learning Experience
The Renewable Energy Training Centre (RETC) continues to play a vital role in strengthening Uganda’s clean energy sector through practical, hands-on training and capacity building. Established in 2016, the Centre is dedicated to equipping technicians, students, and professionals with the skills needed to design, install, and maintain modern renewable energy systems, contributing to innovation, job […]
German Embassy Delegation Visits RETC to Assess Impact and Future Expansion
The Renewable Energy Training Centre (RETC) recently hosted a high-level delegation from the German Embassy in Uganda and GIZ, the key funders behind the establishment of the Centre. During the visit, Dr. Nicholas Mukisa, Deputy National Coordinator, NREP provided an overview of RETC’s achievements. He revealed that the Centre has so far trained over 1,000 […]
DISSEMINATION OF THE KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS UNDER THE RA-PURE NEXUS
The National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) convenes a dissemination workshop at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala to present and discuss the findings of the Social and Behavioral Change baseline study conducted under the Power for Food Programme, implemented with support from SNV Netherlands Development Organisation and the IKEA Foundation.
Power for Food Partners Review Progress and Strengthen Collaboration at the Planning Programme Workshop
Power for Food Partners Review Progress and Strengthen Collaboration at the Planning Programme Workshop A Knowledge Management (KM) Consultative Workshop was held on 5th February 2026 at the Renewable Energy Training Centre by the Centre for Research in Energy and Energy Conservation (CREEC) which has launched a coordinated effort to strengthen learning, evidence generation, and […]
January, 2026 Newsletter
NREP Highlights Clean Cooking Competition 2025 – What’s Next Following the successful completion of the Renewable Energy / Clean Cooking Competition 2025, the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) is now gearing up for the next Clean Cooking Competition cycle. Building on the strong participation, innovation, and youth engagement demonstrated during the recent event, preparations are […]
November, 2025 Newsletter
NREP Highlights The Role of Partnerships in Expanding Clean Cooking Access Under NDP IV As Uganda embarks on the ambitious journey of implementing NDP IV, a plan aimed at accelerating socio-economic transformation, inclusive growth, infrastructure development (including energy), and livelihoods expansion the success of this plan hinges not only on government efforts, but on collective […]
Power for Food Partnership: Advancing RA-PURE in Mbarara!
The Power for Food Partnership Project, a joint initiative by SNV and the IKEA Foundation, is transforming food and energy systems in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. By integrating Regenerative Agriculture and Productive Use of Renewable Energy (RA-PURE), the project promotes sustainable practices, climate resilience, and community development. In Uganda, the project is coordinated by […]
October, 2025 Newsletter
NREP Highlights Livelihoods and Conservation in Focus as Uganda Hosts Renewable Energy Conference 2025” The 5th Annual Renewable Energy Conference & Expo (REC25) convened in Kampala from 20–22 October 2025, bringing together government, development partners, the private sector, academia, and civil society to accelerate Uganda’s clean-energy transition. Organized by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral […]
September, 2025 Newsletter
NREP Highlights 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 […]
IGANGA CLEAN COOKING AWARENRESS OUTREACH
In a significant step towards transforming Uganda’s cooking practices, the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) is implementing the Behavioral Change Campaign on Electric Cooking (BCCeC) project on behalf of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), with funding from the UK Government through the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Programme. As a key part […]
Gulu City Champions Empower Change with the Clean Cooking Movement
Gulu City officially launched its Clean Cooking Champions Engagement on August 29, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards healthier, safer, and more sustainable households. The event, held at the Global Friendship Hotel, brought together 59 participants, comprising community leaders, environmental officers, cultural representatives, and everyday champions committed to driving change. These champions […]
Igniting Action: Training Champions in Hoima to Lead the Clean Cooking Movement
On 27th August 2025, the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) held a Champions’ Training Workshop in Hoima Municipality as part of the Behavioral Change Communication for e-cooking (BCCeC) Project. The initiative is funded by the UK government through the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme and implemented by the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) on […]
