The Electric Cooking to Transform the Cooking Landscape in Uganda initiative
The Electric Cooking to Transform the Cooking Landscape in Uganda initiative is a £5 million, two-year programme launched in September 2024 by the UK Government and the Ugandan Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to accelerate the adoption of clean electric cooking technologies across Uganda. The programme aims to reduce reliance on firewood and charcoal, which contribute to household air pollution, deforestation, and rising fuel costs. It supports Uganda’s broader clean energy and climate objectives while improving public health, household welfare, and environmental sustainability.
The programme combines policy support, market development, and consumer outreach. It will establish a dedicated clean cooking unit within the Ministry, expand access to modern electric cooking solutions for at least 6,000 households in informal settlements around Greater Kampala, and strengthen national supply chains by deploying at least 10,000 high-quality electric cooking appliances and training 600 technicians. It will also introduce standards and labelling systems and pilot electric cooking in 100 schools. A key focus is the promotion of electric pressure cookers and induction cookers, which can reduce cooking times and energy costs by up to 50%, while improving safety and convenience. Uganda’s newly developed National eCooking Strategy seeks to increase the share of households using electric cooking from 1% today to 18% by 2030, supported by public awareness campaigns and efforts to address barriers to adoption.
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