REDEOA forum accelerates Tanzania’s push for clean cooking energy  

ARUSHA: EDUCATION officials have been urged to join forces with stakeholders—including the private sector, NGOs, and local communities to accelerate Tanzania’s push for clean cooking energy, expanding the government’s initiative across schools, prisons, and institutions serving more than 100 people.

The call was made by the Representative of the Director of Clean Cooking Energy at the Ministry of Energy, Ngereja Mgejwa, during a presentation on clean cooking energy use in schools at the 12th General Assembly of Regional and Council Education Officers’ Union of Tanzania (REDEOA)  held in Arusha.

Additionally, Mr Mgejwa stated that while the government has made strides in rolling out the Clean Cooking Energy Project in schools and other institutions serving over 100 people, strong collaboration with stakeholders is essential to turn these efforts into real, lasting impact.

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Elaborating, he said that stakeholders play a vital role in accelerating investment and executing clean cooking energy projects through strategic partnerships.

“Through such collaborations, schools can access modern stoves, gas systems, and alternative energy solutions, reducing operational costs, improving efficiency in food services, and protecting the health of students and staff,” he said.

Moreover, he said that some schools have already adopted clean cooking energy in partnership with stakeholders, including Masoka Secondary School in Kilimanjaro, St. Monica Primary School in Arusha, and Moringe Secondary School in Arusha.