Buganda Kingdom and NREP Unite to Champion Clean Cooking in Ssembabule

The National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP) proudly joined the Buganda Kingdom, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), and key development partners in commemorating Buganda Kingdom Environment Day in Ssembabule District, a milestone event focused on environmental stewardship, cultural leadership, and clean energy advocacy.

Held at the district grounds, the celebration brought together students, community leaders, policymakers, civil society, and private sector actors.

Extending the Conversation – Live Radio Dialogue on Mbabule FM

Ahead of the celebrations, NREP and partners hosted a live radio talk show on 101.1 Mbabule FM, reaching thousands of listeners across Ssembabule and beyond. The session featured expert insights from NREP, UNACC, Buganda Kingdom, Biogas Solutions Uganda, and Hon. Shartsi K. Musherure. Listeners called in from rural areas like Ssembabule and Masindi, requesting access to clean cooking technologies.

Clean Cooking Takes Center Stage

A highlight of the event was a hands-on showcase of modern clean cooking solutions, with stakeholders exhibiting Electric Pressure Cookers (EPCs), biogas systems, and LPG technologies. Dr. Nicholas Mukisa explained the campaign’s progress and engaged students in a live cooking demo.

 

Voices from Leadership and Culture

Cultural and political leaders including Hon. Shartsi K. Musherure, Dr. Brian Isabirye, Owek. Mariam Mayanja Nkalubo, and Ms. Jane Francis Kagayi addressed the audience, emphasizing collaboration, clean energy, and youth involvement.

Symbolic Actions and Recognition

A Unified Step Toward a Cleaner Uganda

The Buganda Kingdom Environment Day served as more than a ceremonial event—it was a mobilization platform, a learning space, and a collective commitment to climate action and clean energy for all.

As NREP continues to champion sustainable energy access nationwide, the partnership with cultural institutions like the Buganda Kingdom demonstrates the power of community-centered, culturally rooted solutions in Uganda’s journey toward a just energy future.