In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, stakeholders are rolling out a new initiative to expand access to modern, technology-enabled electric cookstoves for low-income households, supporting the Government’s goal of having 80 percent of Tanzanians using clean cooking energy by 2034. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on traditional fuels like firewood and charcoal, which are still widely used, particularly in rural areas, and contribute to health and environmental challenges.
The Ministry of Energy highlighted that the stoves, equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, will lay the groundwork for a transition to cleaner energy. The first phase of the project will distribute 150,000 units by 2027, with flexible payment plans to make the technology affordable for low-income families. Early beneficiaries have praised the stoves for reducing harmful emissions, saving costs, and improving cooking convenience compared to charcoal and firewood.
Project partners, including Clean Cooking Technologies S.R.L. and CEFA, emphasized the importance of stakeholder collaboration and public awareness to ensure adoption and long-term sustainability. Officials from the Prime Minister’s Office also noted that mobilizing citizens and shifting mindsets toward clean energy are critical to the success of the initiative. The program reflects a concerted effort to combine technology, affordability, and community engagement to accelerate Tanzania’s clean cooking transition.
