In a continued effort to strengthen the implementation of the National Strategy for Clean Cooking Energy, the Ministry of Energy, through its Clean Cooking Energy Unit, has provided training to 133 staff from the President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance.
Presenting the National Strategy for Clean Cooking Energy, Engineer Anitha Ringia from the Ministry of Energy said the training aimed at enhancing awareness of the benefits of clean energy, including reducing health and environmental risks associated with the use of firewood and charcoal.
She emphasised that the adoption of clean cooking energy is part of the national agenda to safeguard the environment and improve citizens’ wellbeing.
“This training reflects the Government’s commitment to ensuring public institutions serve as role models in the use of clean cooking energy. Through you, public servants, we expect broader national awareness that will ultimately reduce dependence on environmentally harmful fuels,” said Eng. Ringia.
She added that the Government will continue collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure clean energy solutions are accessible and beneficial to all Tanzanians, targeting 80% national adoption of clean cooking energy by the year 2034.
Eng. Ringia called on all public servants to take a leading role in sensitising communities about clean cooking energy and to use the knowledge gained to become ambassadors in their workplaces and neighbourhoods.
Speaking on behalf of the Government Communication Unit, the Acting Head of the Unit from the Ministry of Energy, Ms. Neema Mbuja, noted that the 2024 National Strategy for Clean Cooking Energy informed the development of the National Communication Strategy for Clean Cooking, which aims to enhance public and institutional understanding of clean cooking solutions.
“This communication strategy was developed to provide accurate information to the public through radio, television, social media, open exhibitions and other platforms. We continue to raise public awareness under the slogan ‘Clean Cooking Energy: Save Lives and the Environment’,” said Ms. Mbuja.
She added that the strategy targets communities through the media, public meetings, training sessions and inclusive messaging tailored to different age groups and social positions to ensure widespread awareness.
Engineer Catherine Mwegoha, a Senior Research Engineer from TANESCO, highlighted the corporation’s efforts to promote clean cooking, particularly electric cooking, noting that electric cookers—such as pressure cookers and induction cookers—are safe, affordable and highly efficient.
She explained that scientific tests have confirmed that these appliances can prepare traditional foods such as ugali, beans, makande and plantains using significantly less electricity than other cookers.
Closing the training, Mr. Cyrus Kapinga, Director of Policy Development at the President’s Office – Public Service Management, who represented the Permanent Secretary, underscored the importance of public servants in accelerating the adoption of environmentally friendly and technologically advanced cooking solutions.
“As public servants, we are part of the community and must lead by example in implementing the National Strategy for Clean Cooking Energy. Every ministry has a responsibility to ensure its staff adopt clean energy. We plan to introduce an internal strategy for acquiring positive cookers and ensuring each staff member receives one,” Mr. Kapinga emphasised.
During the training, participants were also given a live demonstration of the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the induction cooker (“jiko janja”), showcasing its ability to prepare meals quickly and affordably.
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