Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi has arrived in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, to lead discussions on clean energy, with the focus expected to include how Tanzania can expand access to affordable and safer cooking solutions for households.
Mr Ndejembi is the guest of honour at a Clean Energy Dialogue bringing together government officials, energy-sector stakeholders and other participants from Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
The discussions come as Tanzania continues to promote cleaner cooking technologies as part of efforts to improve household welfare, reduce reliance on traditional fuels and address environmental concerns.
The Minister is accompanied by Deputy Energy Minister Salome Makamba, Permanent Secretary responsible for Electricity and Renewable Energy Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, as well as heads of institutions under the Ministry of Energy.
The dialogue has been organised by the Mwanamke Initiative Foundation, chaired by Deputy Minister for Education, Science and Technology Wanu Hafidh Ameir.
The event is being held alongside an exhibition featuring stakeholders in the clean cooking sector at Kwanza-Kizimkazi Hotel.
Exhibitors are showcasing different technologies and products aimed at giving households greater access to cleaner cooking alternatives.
For ordinary citizens, the success of the clean energy agenda will largely depend on whether available solutions are affordable, reliable and easily accessible, particularly for low-income households and communities that continue to depend heavily on traditional cooking fuels.
The Kizimkazi dialogue therefore provides a platform for government and private-sector players to examine the practical barriers facing households and identify solutions that can make clean energy more accessible.
The discussions also underscore the need for stronger cooperation between Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar in developing energy policies and investments that translate into tangible benefits for citizens.
Beyond environmental gains, wider access to clean cooking could help households save time and money while creating opportunities for local businesses involved in the production, distribution and servicing of clean-energy technologies.
The Kizimkazi meeting is consequently expected to contribute to the wider national conversation on how Tanzania can accelerate the transition towards cleaner, more affordable and sustainable energy for its people.
