Azania Secondary School has become one of the first institutions in Tanzania to adopt modern clean cooking energy, following the launch of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vaporizer plant.
The initiative is part of the government’s broader push to reduce reliance on wood and charcoal.
Speaking at the launch on February 3, 2026, Nolasco Mlay, Director of Clean Cooking Energy at the Ministry of Energy, said the move is aligned with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s strategic agenda to promote sustainable energy use in public institutions.
“Out of more than 30,000 institutions serving over 100 people nationwide, only 1,136 have so far switched to clean cooking energy,” Mlay said.
“While this launch is a step forward, there is still a long way to go. We call on all stakeholders to support these efforts so that Tanzania can gradually move away from wood and charcoal.”he added
The Azania plant was developed in partnership between KAGLA Eco Friendly and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), marking a first-of-its-kind installation in the country.
The system is designed to improve cooking efficiency, enhance safety, and reduce operational costs for large institutions.
Melsius Kayombo, Headmaster of Azania Secondary School, said the plant will directly benefit the school’s more than 300 students.
“We have been waiting for this project since 2024. With the new gas system, food preparation will be faster, healthier, and more reliable, ensuring that our students get their meals on time and can focus on their studies,” he said.
Hiroyuki Shimada, a KAGLA Eco Friendly expert and project sponsor, added that the LPG vaporizer technology is safe, modern, and equipped to provide real-time information on efficiency and usage. “This will help institutions save on energy costs while maintaining high safety standards,” he said.
The government aims to have 80 percent of institutions using clean cooking energy by 2034, with partnerships like this seen as key to achieving the target.
