In the heart of Kampala, a quiet milestone has unfolded. On August 12, 2025, Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) issued a transformative call, inviting inspiring innovators to illuminate Uganda’s school kitchens. This isn’t just a tender; it’s a promise of cleaner, safer, more equitable futures for learners across the nation. MECS seeks 143 pre-selected schools across Uganda.
More Than Appliances: Building a Sustainable Ecosystem
This call for suppliers isn't just about gadgets; it's about crafting an ecosystem that lasts. The initiative encourages the delivery of:
- Turn-key electric cooking solutions, including electric pressure cookers and other efficient appliances
- Upgraded infrastructure to support the power needs and safety of institutional cooking
- Capacity building—training cooks and technicians to manage and maintain the equipment
- Long-term operational support, ensuring that clean kitchens stay functional and safe
By centring on the entire cooking system, from electricity to appliance care, MECS is setting the stage for lasting transformation.
Why This Matters—On Many Levels
- Healthier Learning Spaces: Clean kitchens mean no more smoky air, fewer burns, and fewer respiratory illnesses.
- Environmental Relief: Cutting down on firewood protects forests and lowers carbon emissions.
- Smart Efficiency: Meals ready faster, fuel costs slashed, kitchens redefined.
- Empowerment & Equity: Women and girls, often responsible for fuel and cooking, get time back for learning and growing.
This initiative isn't just an upgrade; it’s a shift toward healthier, more resilient schools.
Who Should Pay Attention
Are you a clean-energy innovator? An NGO with deep local roots? A social enterprise with a visionary delivery model?
MECS is inviting suppliers, implementers, NGOs, consortia, and anyone with a blend of technical know-how, on-the-ground presence, and a heart for social impact to bring kitchens to life in Uganda’s schools.
For more information on this opportunity, visit the following link HERE
