EDUCATION OFFICERS URGED TO STRENGTHEN CLEAN COOKING ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE IN SCHOOLS




By Our Reporter, Arusha

Education Officers across the country have been urged to work closely with various stakeholders, including the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and local communities, to invest in and strengthen clean cooking energy infrastructure in schools.

The call was made on March 4, 2026, in Arusha by Ngereja Mgejwa, Representative of the Director of Clean Cooking Energy from the Ministry of Energy, while presenting a paper on the use of clean cooking energy in schools during the 12th Annual General Meeting of the Regional and Council Education Officers Association of Tanzania (REDEOA). The meeting was held under the theme: “The Use of ICT as a Key Pillar in Improving Education in Tanzania.”

Mgejwa said that despite the Government’s efforts to implement the Clean Cooking Energy Project in schools and promote the use of clean energy in institutions serving more than 100 people, including schools, there remains a significant need for collaboration with stakeholders to successfully advance the agenda.

He noted that stakeholders play a crucial role in accelerating investment and the implementation of clean cooking energy projects through partnerships and strategic cooperation.

Through such collaboration, schools can acquire modern cooking stoves, gas systems, and alternative energy solutions that help reduce operational costs, improve efficiency in food service delivery, and safeguard the health of students and staff.

He added that some schools have already begun using clean cooking energy in partnership with stakeholders, including Masoka Secondary School in Kilimanjaro Region, St. Monica Primary School in Arusha, and Moringe Secondary School in Arusha Region.

Mgejwa further stated that the initiative aligns with the Government’s broader efforts to protect the environment and improve public health by reducing the use of firewood and charcoal.

He also urged Education Officers to closely supervise the implementation of such projects and ensure that the installed infrastructure remains sustainable for the benefit of both present and future generations.

According to him, by 2025, approximately 23.2 percent of Tanzanians had transitioned to clean cooking energy. With ongoing efforts, it is projected that by 2034 more than 80 percent of Tanzanians will be using clean cooking energy.

On her part, the Ruvuma Regional Education Officer, Mwl. Edith Mpinzile, said the region is making good progress in implementing the Government directive requiring institutions serving more than 100 people to adopt clean cooking energy.

She noted that Ruvuma Region has a total of 153 secondary schools, of which 43 are already using clean cooking energy.

She added that leaders of some schools have been collaborating with stakeholders and parents in constructing modern kitchens compatible with clean energy use, enabling institutions to transition to affordable and environmentally friendly cooking solutions.

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