Journalists urged to champion IMEU-II project to accelerate the country’s transition to sustainable energy

17 May 2026, 3:19 pm

By Baker Okello

The senior advisor for energy and agriculture at SNV Uganda, Mr. Jacob Etunganan has urged journalists across Eastern and Northern region to champion advocacy of SNV (Netherlands Development Organization) energy efficiency campaigns specifically the IMEU-II project.

Etunganan made a remarks while engaging media on energy efficiency awareness campaign on Thursday May 14th, 2026 at Kayegi hotel-Mbale City with aims to strengthen capacity of ecosystem actors in energy efficiency.

He emphasize that the goal of the training was to incorporate media as implementing partner informing communities on adopting clean cooking technologies, solar solutions, and sustainable agricultural energy practices to save money and protect the environment.

He tasked media with using solutions-oriented journalism to create widespread awareness about the benefits of transitioning away from traditional wood and charcoal fuels such as transitioning to energy-efficient technologies, like efficient charcoal stoves, solar systems for lighting, and modern cooking appliances, which drastically cuts household and business energy costs.

Etunganan however highlights the primary responsibilities of media involving creating awareness, driving behavioral change, and documenting the project’s impact calling for utilizing of media platforms to drive mindset change regarding energy efficiency and the adoption of cleaner, sustainable technologies.

SNV (Netherlands Development Organisation) is an international development non-profit operating in over 20 countries including Uganda.

In Uganda, SNV operates from a central office in Kampala and regional offices—including a branch in Lira with focus on creating locally-driven solutions across three core sectors: Agriculture, Energy, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).