UNACC-FAO Clean cooking Exhibition-Jinja

Promotion of Clean Cooking Solutions

Supported by United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)

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Background

This FAO-led project, implemented by UNACC with funding support from the European Union, is designed to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking solutions and reduce reliance on wood biomass.

The campaign includes market activation drives, exhibitions, and capacity-building workshops across Uganda, with a focus on key regions including Kampala, Jinja, Hoima, and Mbale.

It highlights modern, energy-efficient cooking technologies such as improved biomass stoves, electric pressure cookers, ethanol stoves, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) etc., promoting sustainable cooking practices nationwide.

Project Activities

1. Regional Awareness Campaigns

The project concluded successfully, having executed a series of impactful regional awareness campaigns across Uganda.

It began in Jinja District with a one-day activation drive and a five-day exhibition from July 1st to July 7th, 2024. This event featured live cooking demonstrations, promotional activities, and community engagement to educate the public about the benefits of clean cooking solutions.

Building on this success, UNACC organized another exhibition and facilitated community dialogues with local authorities and market leaders in Hoima City at Hoima Central Market from October 14th to October 19th, 2024.

In Kampala, the campaign made a significant mark with an exhibition at Wandegeya Market from November 18th to November 23rd, 2024.

The final phase of the campaign took place in Mbale at Mbale Central Market from December 2nd to December 7th, 2024. This event included an exhibition and in-depth dialogues with local market leaders at Mbale Central Market, addressing the region's specific needs.

Through these events, the project successfully showcased clean cooking technologies tailored to the unique requirements of each region, bringing the campaign to a meaningful and impactful close.

UNACC Hoima Exhibition Kabode Improved Cookstove by Potential energy

UNACC Members one day training workshop on funding proposal calls

2. Capacity Building Workshops

On August 15th, 2024, UNACC organized a capacity-building workshop at Hotel Africana, Kampala, attended by 71 members. The workshop aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful bidding processes in the clean cooking sector.

3. Engagement with Local Leaders

The project concluded successfully, having executed a series of impactful regional awareness campaigns across Uganda.

It began in Jinja District with a one-day activation drive and a five-day exhibition from July 1st to July 7th, 2024. This event featured live cooking demonstrations, promotional activities, and community engagement to educate the public about the benefits of clean cooking solutions.

4. Partnerships with Media Institutions

From July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) served as the venue for a dynamic five-day exhibition aimed at promoting clean cooking technologies.

This event was an essential platform for both media professionals and the general public to learn about and experience innovative cooking solutions.

Building on this success, UNACC organized another exhibition and facilitated community dialogues with local authorities and market leaders in Hoima City at Hoima Central Market from October 14th to October 19th, 2024.

In Kampala, the campaign made a significant impact with an exhibition at Wandegeya Market from November 18th to November 23rd, 2024.

The final phase of the campaign was held in Mbale at Mbale Main Market from December 2nd to December 7th, 2024. This event included an exhibition, dialogues with local market leaders at Mbale Central Market, and a radio talk show at Open Gate FM 103.2 Mbale. During the talk show, Sarah Babirye, Nelson Byanyima, and Michael Kiza of UNDP discussed the importance of clean cooking solutions and the benefits for the local community.

Through these events, the project successfully showcased clean cooking technologies tailored to the unique needs of each region, culminating in a meaningful and impactful conclusion.

From July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) served as the venue for a dynamic five-day exhibition aimed at promoting clean cooking technologies. This event was an essential platform for both media professionals and the general public to learn about and experience innovative cooking solutions.

The exhibition showcased a diverse range of clean cooking technologies from leading companies such as Enerave Enterprises Limited, Wesgas, Checkin Africa, Ecostove, Detra Energies, Ecowave Appliances, and Ebenezer Energy Saving Stoves. Attendees had the opportunity to explore and purchase various products, including approximately 300 kg of briquettes, 40 improved cook stoves, 18 cleaner stoves (Biolite stoves), one ethanol stove, two gas cylinders, five electric pressure cookers, and two volcanic rock stoves.

5. Visiting Local UNACC Members

As part of the Mbale exhibition activities, UNACC staff, including Sarah Babirye, Nelson Byanyima, Jackie Namaadi, and Zainab Kakungulu from FAO Uganda, took a trip to Kumi District, about 50 km from Mbale, to visit a briquette production facility.

Run by Mr. Okurut James Albert, this facility turns groundnut husks from the Akibui Farmers Group—a dedicated community initiative that’s been thriving for over 20 years—into carbonized briquettes.

With the capacity to produce up to 5,000 kg daily, Mr. Okurut’s work demonstrates how agricultural waste can be transformed into clean energy solutions that benefit both people and the environment.

This visit reflects UNACC’s commitment to standing by its members who are creating real change in their communities, driving innovation, and championing sustainable clean cooking solutions across Uganda.