The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development participated in a Multi-Level Government Dialogue on Air Quality convened by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), highlighting the critical role of clean cooking in improving urban air quality and public health.
The dialogue brought together government agencies, development partners and environmental stakeholders to discuss measures aimed at reducing pollution levels in Kampala.
KCCA presented findings on the city’s air quality status and unveiled a draft Air Quality Action Plan that seeks to reduce pollution levels by 50 percent by 2030.
MEMD representatives from the Policy Analysis, Health, Safety and Environment, and Clean Cooking units participated in discussions and conducted a live clean cooking demonstration to showcase practical alternatives to traditional biomass fuels.
The Ministry emphasized that widespread adoption of clean cooking technologies such as electricity, LPG, bioethanol and biogas can significantly reduce household air pollution while contributing to environmental conservation and improved health outcomes.
As part of strengthening collaboration, MEMD invited KCCA Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki to champion clean cooking initiatives and support efforts aimed at accelerating Uganda’s transition to modern cooking solutions.
