From Skepticism to Support: How Traditional Meals Cooked Electrically Won Over Kabale
Kabale City in southwestern Uganda known for its rich food culture, has for generations long relied on wood and charcoal to prepare staples like kalo, matooke, Irish potatoes, and beans. Although electric cooking as an alternative has existed for a while, many residents remain skeptical of its ability to handle these traditional meals or preserve […]
When Art Meets Energy: Inside the Green Zone Launch.
What happens when two worlds meet? When the facts driven world of science in energy interfaces with the rhythm-centric and imagination-stimulating world of poetry and music, The result is a beautifully and masterfully woven tapestry of science and art synergizing to amplify the common message of clean energy and environmental conservation. This synergy came to […]
Energizing Change: Insights from the 2nd National Off-Grid Energy Dialogue 2025
On April 3, 2025, the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and funding from Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA), convened the 2nd National Off-grid Energy Dialogue in Kampala. This high-level event was organized under the Off-grid Energy Working Group (OGEWG), a central platform […]
SOROTI CITY EMBRACES CLEAN COOKING
The National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), and funding from the UK Government through the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS), accelerated Uganda’s clean cooking transition in Soroti City through another high-impact awareness campaign from 31st March to 4th April 2025, under the Behavioral Change Communication […]
Promoting Clean Cooking in Arua City
From April 21st to 25th, 2025, the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), the Uganda National Alliance on Clean Cooking (UNACC) and with support from the UK government’s Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) program, launched a Behavioural Change Communication for Electric Cooking (BCCeC) outreach campaign […]
Empowering Change Through Culture: Teso Region’s Clean Cooking Campaign
On April 5th, 2025, the historic Nyero Rock Paintings in Kumi District came alive with purpose as cultural royalty, government officials, clean energy advocates, and community members, who were approximately 280 participants, gathered for the Teso Region Clean Cooking Demonstration Campaign. Led by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in partnership with the National […]
Electric Cooking Takes Center Stage at Capital FM Group Clean Cooking Demonstration
On a vibrant afternoon of April 11th, 2025, in Kampala, the Capital FM Group Clean Cooking Demonstration brought together radio media professionals, clean energy advocates, and technical experts for a hands-on experience with Electric Pressure Cookers (EPCs). Organized by the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) with support from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development […]
Gulu City Embraces Electric Cooking: A Community-Driven Step towards a Cleaner Future
On April 14th, 2025, Gulu City took a bold step towards sustainable development with a five-day Behavioral Change Communication for Electric Cooking (BCCeC) outreach campaign. Spearheaded by the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) with support from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the […]
Advancing Clean Cooking for Sustainable Kitchens in Fort Portal City
On March 25th, 2025, the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) Uganda fore-fronted the clean cooking transition in Fort Portal at Kabalore district hall, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development as part of the Behavioral Change Communication for Electric Cooking (BCCeC) Project with funding from UK government through the Modern Cooking Services […]
E-Cooking Demonstration at Kyaka II Refugee Settlement
On March 6, 2025, an impactful e-cooking demonstration was held at the Kyaka II Refugee Settlement in Kyegegwa District. SOLCO organized the event in collaboration with NREP to promote clean cooking solutions, debunk myths about electric cooking, and showcase its benefits. Key stakeholders, including representatives from the IKEA Foundation, UNHCR, the Office of the Prime […]
Revolutionizing Clean Cooking in the kingdom of Buruuli
On March 20, 2025, the Kingdom of Buruuli in Nakasongola became a focal point in Uganda’s clean energy transition by launching an ambitious electric cooking initiative. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, in collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) – Uganda and Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS Programme), spearheaded an electric cooking […]
Championing Clean Cooking in Cultural Institutions: Buganda Kingdom Clean Cooking Demonstration
On February 26, 2025, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, with support from UKAid and in partnership with the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) and the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), held a clean cooking demonstration in Buganda Kingdom. The event aimed to promote modern cooking technologies, encourage their adoption, and highlight their benefits […]
