At CREEC, we believe that true learning happens when theory meets practice. This week in Luweero, our Repair & Maintenance trainees are proving just that by rolling up their sleeves and diving straight into the technology.

One of the highlights of the first day’s session was the air fryer module. Instead of simply hearing about how it works, trainees carefully dismantled the appliance piece by piece, studying each component and its function. The exercise didn’t stop there, after understanding the inner workings, they reassembled it step by step, testing their skills and reinforcing their confidence.

The practical lessons went even further. Trainees also dismantled and reassembled electric pressure cookers and induction cookers. After each reassembly, they conducted functionality tests to ensure the products worked as expected. It was a delight to see their faces light up when the appliances powered on successfully proof that they had not only understood the process but could carry out repairs independently.

This hands-on approach ensures that our future technicians are not just familiar with clean cooking technologies, but are fully prepared to repair, maintain, and support their adoption in communities. By mastering these practical skills, they will become the first point of contact when households face challenges with their devices—bridging a critical gap that sustains the shift to modern cooking solutions.

During the closing session, Mr. Reagan Ssembatya, Environment Officer for Luweero, expressed his appreciation for the program. He encouraged the trainees to uphold honesty and integrity while serving their communities, reminding them that customers value quality service and timely delivery. He also invited the group to take part in the upcoming exhibition on electric cooking technologies as an opportunity to network and showcase their skills. Furthermore, Mr. Reagan committed to presenting the trainees to the town council at its next meeting as trusted experts who can reliably serve the community. By actively repairing appliances, he noted, the trainees will not only support households but also promote sustainable use of electric cooking technologies and reduce e-waste in their communities.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our funders, Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) through UKAid and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), whose support makes these impactful sessions possible. Together, we are building a strong foundation of skilled technicians ready to advance the adoption of clean cooking technologies across Uganda.

With every session, we are not just training individuals, we are nurturing a movement of skilled professionals who will keep Uganda’s clean energy transition thriving and pass on the skills in their communities. .