Busoga region is set to host one of its biggest annual gatherings as preparations intensify for the 10th Olwekobaano Energy Expo 2025, scheduled for 12th–15th December at the Green Belt in Kaliro and the Kaliro Country Resort. The expo—now a decade old—continues to stand out as a flagship platform for advancing clean, affordable, and reliable energy solutions across communities in Busoga and beyond.
This year’s theme, “Taking affordable, reliable & clean energy to more people and places using strategic partnerships,” reflects the region’s commitment to accelerating energy access through innovation, collaboration, and community empowerment.
Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Charles Mbalyohere, President of Busoga Yaiffe, who are the conveners of the expo, emphasized the growing importance of clean energy in transforming livelihoods across the region.
“The Olwekobaano Energy Expo has grown into a strategic hub for innovation and partnership development. Our goal is to ensure that every household, institution, and business in Busoga can access clean and reliable energy solutions. Once communities have energy, development follows naturally,” Dr. Mbalyohere noted.
The expo will bring together stakeholders in electric mobility, regenerative agriculture, clean cooking technologies, and solar irrigation, sectors that have increasingly influenced economic and social transformation in rural communities.
The Kaliro District leadership, which is hosting the event for the second year running, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunities the expo brings to the district.
The Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Kiduma Rogers, highlighted the expo’s potential to boost both the local economy and environmental conservation efforts.
“I want to thank Busoga Yaiffe for coming to promote good farming practices and development in Busoga as a whole. The expo has helped to change the mindset of our people regarding proper and productive land use,” Kiduma said.
“Kaliro is proud to be the home of this monumental expo. It has opened doors for our farmers, traders, and youth to explore modern technologies. We are committed to supporting initiatives that enhance clean energy adoption and improve livelihoods,” the Assistant RDC said.
“I want ask people coming to the expo and the conference to put into practice what they see and learn so as to improve on the household incomes,” he added.
Kaliro’s district’s Natural Resources Officer, Paul Diogo, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the environmental gains associated with clean energy innovations showcased at previous expos.
“As a district, we have seen firsthand how solar irrigation, clean cooking stoves, and other solutions reduce pressure on our natural resources. The expo is more than an event—it is an environmental education platform that shapes community behavior,” Diogo remarked.
“Every time we have the expo, our people get exposed and learn a lot. Many experts come to the expo. This gives our people a chance to witness and learn about renewable energy, energy saving technology, environmental conservation, Afforestation and reforestation among others,”
Traders and exhibitors have also welcomed the return of the expo, highlighting its role in expanding market access for local innovators. Lillian Nambeya, a trader who exhibited at the 2024 and 2025 expos, shared her excitement for the upcoming edition.
“Last year’s expo connected my clean-cooking products to hundreds of new customers. It also allowed me to learn from other entrepreneurs. I look forward to even more engagement this year. The Olwekobaano Expo is a real game-changer for small businesses,” Nambeya said.
The 2025 edition will also feature a Free Health Camp, making the event not only a platform for innovation but also a community welfare initiative.
With strategic partners including Busoga Yaiffe, SEND’EA, NAP, The Open University, USEA, and several government and private sector actors, the 10th Olwekobaano Energy Expo promises to be the most impactful yet—bringing together innovators, policymakers, investors, and community members to chart a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable energy future for Busoga.
