Joseph Isangura
Standing before a crowd at Mwembe Yanga grounds on October 9, 2025, Dar, Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila delivered a message that went far beyond energy policy — it was a call for a new kind of peace.
“There’s a peace that cannot be protected by guns or police,” Chalamila said, his voice steady and reflective. “It is the peace that comes when we care for our environment.”
The event marked the official launch of a new initiative dubbed “Connect Electricity, Cook Electrically,” a national effort encouraging Tanzanians to switch from charcoal and firewood to clean electric cooking. The campaign emphasizes that environmental protection and modern energy use are not just conveniences, but essential tools for preserving health, stability, and long-term peace.
Chalamila warned that climate change is one of the biggest threats facing societies today. He said adopting clean energy solutions — especially electricity for cooking — is a practical way for citizens to protect both the environment and their own wellbeing. “When we use clean energy,” he said, “we save our forests, improve our health, and create a peaceful future for our children.”
At the same event, the head of the national power utility shared that Tanzania has received over 2.5 billion shillings in support from development partners in the United Kingdom.
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The funding will go toward providing clean electric cookers to households through affordable, pay-as-you-go arrangements. This approach is expected to make modern cooking accessible even to families with limited income.
According to the official, the new project aligns with national electrification targets that aim to connect more homes to reliable power by 2030. The broader goal, he added, is to reduce reliance on wood-based fuels and support the country’s transition to a sustainable energy future.
For residents of Dar es Salaam, the launch represents more than just another development project. It symbolizes a growing understanding that clean energy is central to peace — not only environmental peace but social and economic harmony. Less time spent collecting firewood means more time for education, work, and family. Cleaner air in homes means healthier children and fewer hospital visits.
Internationally, Tanzania’s efforts echo the global clean cooking movement — a push supported by governments, nonprofits, and private companies around the world to end dependence on polluting fuels.
