Staff of the Ministry of Energy have received practical training on how to use low-electricity induction cookers efficiently, following a recent handover of the appliances by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko.
The initiative is part of the National Strategy for Clean Cooking Energy, with Ministry staff serving as ambassadors to promote safe and sustainable cooking practices among Tanzanians.
The three-day training, held at the Ministry’s offices in Mtumba, Dodoma, was organized by the Clean Cooking Energy Unit in collaboration with experts from Positive Cooker Company.
During the training, Positive Cooker CEO, Mr. Atukuzwe Willson, explained that the program aims to encourage citizens to adopt electricity for cooking through smart, energy-saving appliances.
“Through this training, we want every Tanzanian to move away from unsafe energy sources, protecting both health and the environment. By 2034, our target is for 80 percent of households to use clean cooking energy,” Mr. Willson said.
The induction cookers handed over are highly efficient, using between half a unit and one and a half units of electricity for 15 to 90 minutes of cooking, costing as little as TZS 65 to TZS 534 per session.
Mr. Willson said the cookers are not only affordable but also save time and help protect the environment while improving health outcomes.