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A common worry is that clean cooking means giving up familiar food. For the younger generation, the best answer is to show them otherwise. At the Toto Clean Cooking Champions Campaign, the champions cooked chicken, beans, Irish potatoes, beef, rice, cow trotters, matooke, cassava and chapatis. These are everyday Ugandan meals, prepared with clean technology. Tradition on new technology Matooke: peeled, wrapped and steamed on an electric pressure cooker. Cassava: a home favour

You can teach a child that clean cooking is better for health and the environment. It sticks far better when they've cooked a meal on an induction cooker themselves. That is why the initiative to bring clean cooking to the younger generation is built around doing. At the Toto Clean Cooking Champions Campaign, the champions of Kiddawalime Preparatory School had already met renewable energy ideas in class. On campaign day, they applied them. What one cooking station teaches Dec

Most clean cooking programmes speak to households, cooks and buyers. This initiative starts with children. The idea is simple: if clean cooking is going to become normal in Uganda, the younger generation needs to know it, trust it and practise it early. The Toto Clean Cooking Champions Campaign, led by DETRA Energy with TEENS Uganda and partners, put that idea into practice on 29 September 2026 at Kiddawalime Preparatory School in Namungoona. Its tagline says it well: Small

Detra Energy participated in the 5th Edition of the Northern Uganda Agricultural Trade Show, held at Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City from 26–30 March 2026. The event brought together farmers, agribusinesses, innovators, agricultural experts, consumers and other stakeholders under the theme: “Unlocking Opportunity for a Sustainable Future” For Detra Energy, the theme closely aligns with our commitment to developing practical renewable energy and environmental solutions that suppor

Agriculture | Clean Cooking | Renewable Energy | Community Engagement Detra Energy participated in the 5th Eastern Agricultural Show in Soroti City, bringing clean cooking and renewable energy solutions closer to farmers, businesses, households and agricultural stakeholders across Eastern Uganda. Held at the Soroti Museum from 21–24 March 2026, the agricultural show provided a platform for farmers, innovators, businesses and development stakeholders to exchange knowledge and

Community Outreach | Clean Cooking | Renewable Energy Detra Energy brought clean cooking awareness directly to the Buwate community, engaging residents on improved cooking technologies and the benefits of transitioning towards cleaner energy solutions. The activation was part of Detra Energy's broader commitment to reaching communities directly and ensuring that clean energy solutions are accompanied by information, education and practical demonstrations. Making Clean Cooking

Institutional Engagement | Clean Cooking | Renewable Energy Detra Energy continued its institutional outreach through an engagement at the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), showcasing clean cooking solutions and creating awareness around practical renewable energy options. The engagement reflects Detra Energy's commitment to working with institutions and communities to promote cleaner and more efficient energy use. Bringing Solutions to Institutions Public institutions are

Community Engagement | Clean Cooking | Partnerships Detra Energy joined the community at St. Stephen's Church Kisugu, bringing clean cooking solutions and renewable energy awareness closer to members of the church and wider community. The engagement also formed part of a significant occasion for the Church of Uganda, as Venerable Emmanuel Kalagala was inducted as Archdeacon by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, His Grace Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu. Clean Energy in Co

Youth Engagement | Clean Energy Education | Community Outreach Detra Energy brought clean energy awareness closer to young people through an activation at Rubaga Girls Secondary School, showcasing renewable energy and clean cooking technologies to students and the school community. The engagement formed part of Detra Energy's commitment to ensuring that conversations around renewable energy are not limited to current energy users but also reach the next generation of consumer

Detra Energy took its clean energy message to St. Mark's Cathedral in Luwero, engaging members of the community on cleaner and more efficient cooking technologies. The activation provided an opportunity for community members to interact directly with the Detra Energy team, explore clean cooking solutions and learn about options available for households seeking better ways to manage their cooking needs. Bringing Clean Energy Into Community Spaces At Detra Energy, we believe th

Institutional Engagement | Clean Cooking | Renewable Energy Detra Energy continued its renewable energy outreach through an engagement with Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU), creating an opportunity to introduce clean cooking technologies and discuss the importance of sustainable energy within communities and institutions. The engagement formed part of Detra Energy's broader commitment to making renewable energy solutions more visible, accessible and relevant to different sect

Community Outreach | Clean Cooking | Renewable Energy Detra Energy engaged communities through an extended activation with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), bringing clean cooking technologies and renewable energy information closer to Kampala residents. The activation provided a platform for the Detra Energy team to demonstrate products, answer questions and help visitors understand the practical benefits of cleaner cooking. Creating Space for Clean Energy Conversat

Institutional Engagement | Clean Cooking | Renewable Energy Detra Energy brought clean cooking technologies to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, engaging staff and visitors on practical renewable energy solutions. The activation formed part of Detra Energy's commitment to reaching different sections of society with information and technologies that support cleaner, more efficient and sustainable energy use. Clean Cooking for Everyday Life Cooking is an ev

Community Engagement | Clean Communities | Clean Cooking Detra Energy joined the community at Katwe Market for a market clean-up activity held in support of the Government of Uganda's national cleaning efforts. The activity brought together community members and stakeholders around a shared objective: creating cleaner and healthier environments. For Detra Energy, the engagement also created an opportunity to connect the conversation around clean communities with clean energy.

Community Engagement | Clean Cooking | Renewable Energy Detra Energy took its clean energy message to Gayaza Town, engaging residents and businesses on practical solutions for cleaner and more efficient cooking. The activation formed part of Detra Energy's ongoing community outreach programme, which seeks to make renewable energy and clean cooking technologies more visible and accessible to communities across Uganda. Bringing Clean Cooking Closer During the activation, the De

Community Outreach | Clean Cooking | Affordable Energy Detra Energy continued its community clean energy outreach through the CBS Busiro Pewosa SACCO Drive along Entebbe Road, engaging households, entrepreneurs and members of the wider community on practical clean cooking solutions. The activation provided an opportunity for people to interact directly with the Detra Energy team and learn how improved cooking technologies can help reduce fuel consumption, improve cooking effi

Community Engagement | Clean Cooking | Renewable Energy Detra Energy continued its community clean energy outreach with an activation at the Mukono Town Council Headquarters, engaging residents, local stakeholders and members of the wider community on practical clean cooking solutions. The engagement provided an opportunity for visitors to interact directly with the Detra Energy team, explore improved cooking technologies and learn how cleaner energy choices can contribute to

Agriculture | Clean Cooking | Community Energy Detra Energy participated in the 2nd Agricultural Show in Kyampisi Subcounty, Mukono, bringing clean cooking technologies and renewable energy solutions into an environment focused on agricultural productivity, innovation and community development. The agricultural show provided a valuable opportunity to engage farmers, households, entrepreneurs and other visitors on the connection between energy access and sustainable livelihood

Empowering Women to Lead the Green Transition The transition to a sustainable future depends on collaboration, innovation, and inclusive participation. At Detra Energy, we firmly believe that women are at the forefront of driving climate action, advancing clean energy adoption, and building resilient communities. We were proud to participate in the 5th Women in Climate Change Action Conference Side Event, held at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Nakawa, under the t

Powering the Shift Toward Clean, Efficient, and Scalable Cooking in Uganda The Challenge of Traditional Cooking Methods Across Africa, thousands of schools, hospitals, and institutions prepare meals daily. This essential service fuels education, healthcare, and community life. However, a pressing challenge lies behind it: inefficient, costly, and unsustainable cooking systems. Firewood and charcoal dominate large-scale kitchens. This reliance leads to several issues: Environm