NANSANA TAKES THE LEAD IN PROMOTING ELECTRIC COOKING SOLUTIONS IN UGANDA
On 2nd July 2025, the town of Nansana in Wakiso District became the epicenter of Uganda’s clean energy movement as it hosted the official launch of the Behaviour Change Communication for Electric Cooking (BCCeC) Project. Spearheaded by the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and […]
June, 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 […]
Empowering Clean Cooking Transitions in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement: A SOLCO–NREP Partnership Milestone
On 24th and 25th June 2025, the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), in collaboration with the Solar-Electric Cooking (SOLCO) Partnership, participated in two key events in Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District. The first day featured the World Refugee Day Celebrations in Zone 5 held under the theme “Solidarity with Refugees.” The event brought together […]
Powering Progress: Lira City Sizzles with “Electric Cooking Initiative”
The National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), implemented the Behavioral Change Communication for e-Cooking Project (BCCeC). This project conducted a week-long outreach campaign in Lira City from June 16th to June 20th, 2025. Funded by the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through the […]
Mukono Outreach Advances Clean Cooking Adoption and Awareness
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), through the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), in collaboration with Uganda National Alliance on Clean Cooking (UNACC), and with support from the UK government through the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) program, conducted a week-long Behavioral Change Communication for Electric Cooking (BCCeC) outreach in Mukono Municipality. The […]
NREP Showcases Clean Cooking Solutions at World Refugee Day in Kiryandongo
The National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), alongside partners, celebrated World Refugee Day in Kiryandongo under the global theme, “Solidarity with Refugees”, a worldwide call to turn empathy into action and make sure displaced people are neither forgotten nor left behind. The event kicked off with remarks from Hon. Lillian Aber, Minister of State for Disaster […]
Buganda Kingdom and NREP Unite to Champion Clean Cooking in Ssembabule
The National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) proudly joined the Buganda Kingdom, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), and key development partners in commemorating Buganda Kingdom Environment Day in Ssembabule District, a milestone event focused on environmental stewardship, cultural leadership, and clean energy advocacy. Held at the district grounds, the celebration brought together students, […]
Students and educators take the lead at Luwero Clean Cooking event, signaling a shift towards sustainable practices
On the energizing morning of May 28th, 2025, Luwero District came alive as the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), through the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), led a dynamic clean cooking outreach campaign. Hosted at the Luwero District Headquarters, the event set out to break misconceptions about Electric Pressure Cookers (EPCs) and champion […]
Championing Clean Cooking in Kikuube: A Step towards Healthier, Greener Communities
On May 22, 2025, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), in collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Platform, launched a Clean Cooking Campaign at Kikuube District Headquarters. The campaign aimed to promote the use of clean and sustainable cooking technologies such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Electric Pressure Cookers (EPCs) among institutions […]
May, 2025 Newsletter
NREP Highlights UNBS Develops New Standards For Clean And Renewable Energy Products The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) together with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), initiated the development of new standards aimed at regulating and promoting the adoption of clean and renewable energy systems on […]
Innovative Financing Mechanisms Workshop
On Thursday, 7th May 2025, stakeholders from Uganda’s clean energy sector gathered at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi, for a high impact workshop focused on innovative financing mechanisms to scale up clean energy businesses. The event, organized by the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and with […]
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 […]
