Nabisunsa Girls School adopts clean cooking energy solution
Joanita Mukasa Menya, the Managing Director of Vivo Energy Uganda (R), and a school representative during the launch over the weekend. (Courtesy photo)
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In a move aimed at promoting the transition from traditional cooking fuels such as firewood to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as Shell Gas, Nabisunsa Girls School has made the switch.
The school, over the weekend, saw Vivo Energy Uganda launch a Gas bulk tank installation at the premises, reaffirming its commitment to supporting educational institutions across Uganda in adopting safe, clean and efficient energy solutions.
The initiative aligns with the Government of Uganda’s drive towards clean energy adoption and environmental conservation through reduced dependence on biomass fuels.
According to Hajjati Janat Kakumba Namujuzi, the Headmistress of the school, the investment marks an important milestone for their school.
“This partnership with Vivo Energy Uganda has set a new standard for what a modern, sustainable educational environment looks like in Uganda and ultimately lifts a massive operational burden off our shoulders, allowing us to focus our energy into what matters most, that is nourishing and educating the next generation,” Namujuzi stated.
Nabisunsa Girls’ School joins a growing number of educational institutions that have transitioned from the use of firewood and alternative means of traditional cooking fuel to the safer, reliable and more environmentally cleaner Gas.
Other schools already using the solution include King's College Budo, St Peter's College Bombo Kalule, Kibuli Secondary School, Kiira College Butiki, Lubiri Secondary School and many others across Uganda.
Speaking during the launch, Joanita Mukasa Menya, the Managing Director of Vivo Energy Uganda, said by partnering with historic institutions like Nabisunsa Girls’ School, they are driving a critical shift away from traditional firewood and charcoal toward cleaner, modern energy.
The system is designed to provide a reliable and continuous supply of gas to the school's kitchen operations while ensuring the highest safety standards.
Before commissioning, the installation underwent rigorous testing, inspection, and safety assessments. In addition, kitchen staff and designated school personnel received training on safe LPG handling, emergency response procedures, and best practices for operating the facility.
The facility installed at Nabisunsa Girls’ School comprises a high-capacity LPG storage tank, a fully engineered gas distribution system, pressure-regulation equipment, safety shut-off mechanisms, gas-leak detection systems, fire-protection equipment, and comprehensive safety information and signage.
The adoption of such a solution offers several advantages for educational institutions. Schools benefit from reduced cooking times, improved kitchen hygiene, lower maintenance requirements, reduced smoke emissions, and enhanced safety, among others.