In line with government efforts to promote the use of clean cooking energy, the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) Kigamboni Region has provided education on the use of electricity for cooking to parents and teachers at Malaika Primary School in Kigamboni.
The awareness programme was conducted on January 13, 2026, during the school’s Back to School open day, which brought together parents, teachers and members of the school community.
The initiative aimed to increase public understanding of clean, safe and environmentally friendly cooking methods, while encouraging a gradual shift away from unsafe energy sources.
Speaking at the event, TANESCO Kigamboni Regional Public Relations and Customer Services Officer, Ms Tumaini Mahwaya, said the outreach was intended to ensure parents and teachers gain clear and practical knowledge about the benefits of cooking with electricity. She noted that electric cooking is safe, cost-effective and protects both health and the environment.
“TANESCO is committed to ensuring that parents and teachers understand that cooking with electricity is safe, affordable and environmentally friendly. When we change our mindset today, we are investing in better health and a sustainable future,” she said.
Ms Mahwaya added that although access to electricity has improved, many households still rely on charcoal and firewood, which pose health risks and contribute to environmental degradation. She stressed that continued education at community level is essential to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking solutions.
To support the practical use of clean energy, TANESCO handed over a 15-kilogram electric pressure cooker to the school management. The equipment is expected to ease food preparation at the school while reducing dependence on unsafe cooking fuels.
The donation reflects TANESCO’s commitment to supporting clean energy use in educational institutions, where pupils can learn by example and help spread awareness on sustainable energy practices within their families.
Malaika Primary School Head Teacher, Mr Ahmed Abdallah Fataki, welcomed the initiative and thanked TANESCO Kigamboni for the support, saying the electric cooker would significantly improve food services at the school.
“This cooker will help us improve meal preparation for our pupils and reduce reliance on unsafe energy sources. We sincerely thank TANESCO for supporting us in the clean cooking energy agenda,” he said.
Parents also showed strong interest by visiting the TANESCO information desk to learn more about electric cooking options.
Many pledged to gradually abandon the use of unsafe cooking fuels in favour of electricity, citing benefits to health, safety and environmental conservation.
The Kigamboni outreach highlights TANESCO’s ongoing role in supporting national efforts to promote clean cooking energy, improve public health and protect the environment, while empowering communities with practical knowledge for sustainable living.