The Ministry of Energy has intensified its campaign for the nationwide shift to clean cooking, delivering specialized training today to staff of the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports at the Government City in Mtumba.
Employees were urged to become frontline ambassadors of the National Clean Cooking Strategy as the country works toward reducing reliance on charcoal and firewood.
Geologist Nsajigwa Mwambumbuli, from the Ministry of Energy’s Clean Cooking Unit, told participants that public institutions must lead the national transition.
He said the initiative aligns with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s commitment to expanding clean cooking access and addressing health and environmental risks caused by biomass fuel.
“Today’s training reinforces the vision of President Samia, who has been at the forefront of promoting clean cooking in Tanzania,” he said.
“Public servants are expected to not only adopt these solutions in their homes but also influence communities to embrace clean cooking as part of our national development priorities.”he added
Mwambumbuli noted that the continued use of unsustainable fuels carries heavy consequences from respiratory illnesses to deforestation and economic losses that threaten the country’s growth.
He added that the government and its partners are working to ensure clean cooking energy becomes accessible and affordable nationwide, with the goal of reaching 80 percent national adoption by 2034.
Information Officer Amanzi Kimonjo explained that the National Communication Strategy for Clean Cooking has been designed to expand public understanding through simplified and accurate messaging.
“Our communication strategy complements the national clean cooking agenda. With today’s technology, it is easier to reach citizens across platforms radio, television, and digital channels such as X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube,” he said.
He added that open campaigns, community forums and outreach programmes remain essential to scaling up public awareness.
“Research shows that these technologies can comfortably prepare local staples ugali, beans, makande and bananas while using minimal electricity,” she said, adding that electric cooking is emerging as a dependable option for households nationwide.
Closing the session, Gerson Msigwa, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports and the Government Spokesperson, praised the facilitators and encouraged ministry staff to lead by example.
“It is not enough to learn about clean cooking we must practice it,” he said. “Let us be the first to use clean cooking solutions in our homes and help our communities understand their benefits.”
Participants were also shown a live demonstration of an induction cooker, illustrating how the energy-efficient device works and the cost savings it offers.