The Rural Energy Agency (REA) is using the Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition to promote the adoption of clean cooking technologies through practical demonstrations aimed at showing citizens the benefits of shifting away from traditional cooking fuels.
Visitors at the REA pavilion at Nzuguni grounds in Dodoma have been given an opportunity to see modern clean cooking stoves in action, including live food preparation sessions led by REA Head of Public Relations and Communications, Martha Chassama.
The demonstrations are part of the agency’s efforts to raise awareness on clean cooking solutions that support healthier households, environmental protection and improved livelihoods.
Ms Chassama said REA was implementing clean cooking energy programmes across the country to expand access to safe, affordable and environmentally friendly alternatives.
“Clean cooking energy is more than reducing the use of firewood and charcoal. It is an investment in the health of citizens, conservation of the environment and improving the economic well-being of families,” she said.
She said many citizens were still unaware of the available clean cooking technologies, adding that exhibitions such as Nanenane provide an opportunity for people to understand how the solutions work and how they can benefit households.
According to Ms Chassama, clean cooking technologies can help reduce health challenges linked to indoor air pollution caused by traditional cooking methods, while also contributing to forest conservation by lowering dependence on wood fuel.
“Through these demonstrations, citizens can see the efficiency of modern cooking technologies and understand how they can save time and reduce household energy costs,” she said.
She encouraged visitors attending Nanenane to visit the REA pavilion to learn about rural electrification projects, renewable energy solutions and government efforts to promote clean cooking across Tanzania.
The push for clean cooking is part of Tanzania’s broader efforts to increase access to sustainable energy and reduce reliance on traditional fuels, which remain a major source of household energy for many communities.
The 2026 Nanenane Exhibition, being held at Nzuguni grounds in Dodoma, has brought together government institutions, private sector players and development partners to showcase innovations supporting agriculture, energy and economic transformation.
