Policy recommendations for clean cooking access in Kampala

Despite the country boasting of surplus electricity, e-cooking falls at a mere 1.4% while other clean cooking resources such as LPG and biofules at 3.9% with kersone at 0.6%. There is a clear reliance Cooking Energy Sources Others (LPG, Biofuels) on conventional Kerosene Electricity Charcoal 3,9% 0,6% 1,4% cooking technologies characterised with open fires and use of traditional jikos/stoves that are characterised by low energy efficiency and production of harmful gaseous mixtures including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide. Over 20 million Ugandans are affected by the exposure to household air pollution which causes over 13,000 deaths annually.

This paper analyses the policy framework in Uganda in relation to clean cooking adoption, in line with ENACT project objectives that focus on promoting a conducive environment to improve livelihoods and protect the environment. Learnings were drawn from in-depth engagements with various private and public sector stakeholders through ENACT activities in Uganda.