In a direct social media engagement that has sparked widespread online interest, the State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development (Minerals), Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, has offered free electric cookers to the family of a social media user to recruit him as a clean cooking advocate.
The gesture followed an interactive post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where Minister Nyamutoro was actively rallying Ugandans to abandon biomass fuels—specifically charcoal and firewood—in favor of clean, sustainable energy solutions.
A user identified as Mamisolo commented on her campaign post, asking: “Madam, will you buy it for my grandmother and my mother as well?”
Demonstrating direct public outreach, Nyamutoro agreed to supply two electric pressure cookers free of charge to the user’s family.
“If this is your personal request, I will actually offer the two of them free of charge to recruit an X advocate as the Ministry has been doing during the Clean cooking campaign in different areas,” Nyamutoro replied, promising to follow up directly for delivery.
The online exchange triggered a wave of similar requests from other followers, reflecting growing public interest in transitioning to alternative cooking energy amid rising charcoal costs and environmental enforcement.
Parliamentary Debate: Ssenyonyi Questions LPG Cylinder Shortages
The social media campaign coincided with a parliamentary session on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, where lawmakers debated government restrictions on charcoal supply and the feasibility of alternative energy adoption.
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, challenged the Ministry of Energy over whether the government had distributed enough subsidized liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and accessories to enable ordinary Ugandans to make the switch.
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In a candid response before the House, Minister Nyamutoro acknowledged the supply deficits.
“Right Honourable Speaker, certainly not enough,” Nyamutoro conceded, pointing out that high upfront costs for gas cylinders, regulators, and accessories remain a significant structural barrier for low-income households.
Nyamutoro reassured Parliament that the Ministry is actively promoting a multi-pronged approach—including LPG, electric cooking (e-cooking), ethanol, and biogas—supported by a dedicated, discounted electricity cooking tariff structured to make e-cooking cheaper than charcoal for grid-connected homes.
She announced that the Ministry of Energy will present a comprehensive status report to Parliament on October 21, 2026, outlining national progress, supply chain expansion, and future subsidies for clean cooking technologies.
“I Repented My Sins”: Personal Conversion Away from Charcoal
Adding a personal touch to the policy debate, Minister Nyamutoro revealed to fellow Members of Parliament that she personally abandoned charcoal usage after assuming her ministerial portfolio.
“I have since repented my sins,” Nyamutoro told the House, drawing lighthearted applause from MPs while urging lawmakers to lead by example and “preach the gospel against the use of charcoal across the country.”
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