The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has donated nine clean cooking stoves and eight gas cylinders to Morogoro Secondary School and Fungafunga Elderly Camp, a contribution valued at TZS 40 million.
The initiative is part of EWURA’s commitment to promoting clean and safe cooking energy across the country.
At the launch event, held in conjunction with EWURA’s third Staff Council meeting in Morogoro, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Dr. James Mataragio, spoke on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Dotto Biteko, highlighting the importance of such projects in helping schools and elderly communities reduce cooking costs by adopting more sustainable energy sources.
According to Dr. Mataragio, this initiative aligns with the government’s larger goal of having 80% of Tanzanians use clean cooking energy by 2034.
He emphasized the significance of EWURA’s efforts, urging them to continue raising awareness about clean cooking solutions and supporting the establishment of fuel stations in underserved rural areas where energy demands remain high.
Dr. James Andilile, EWURA’s Director General, noted that this project is part of EWURA’s annual community support program.
At Morogoro Secondary School, EWURA installed six stoves and provided three gas cylinders, while at Fungafunga Elderly Camp, they installed three stoves and supplied five gas cylinders.
Dr. Andilile added that these installations are expected to help preserve the environment by reducing deforestation and lowering the time spent on meal preparation.
“The installation of this clean cooking infrastructure will serve as an inspiration for other schools and institutions, and the government is working tirelessly to ensure clean and safe cooking energy is accessible throughout Tanzania,” said Dr. Andilile.
Morogoro Secondary School Headmaster, Boniphace Gonja, expressed gratitude for the support, explaining that the school previously spent around TZS 2.6 million monthly on firewood.
With this new infrastructure, monthly costs are expected to drop to around TZS 1.6 million, enabling the school to allocate TZS 1 million towards other expenses. He committed to maintaining the new equipment and continuing efforts to protect the environment.
The project will directly benefit over 700 students at Morogoro Secondary School and 104 residents of the Fungafunga Elderly Camp, marking a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy solutions within local communities.
