Uganda Clean cooking energy from agricultural waste

Turning Waste Into Clean, Affordable Fuel

Brispark Initiative makes long-burning, low-smoke eco briquettes from agricultural waste, and trains women, youth and farmers to build green livelihoods.

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Burns 4–6 hours
Far less smoke than charcoal
Saves trees

100+ Number of people trained

1,000 People in Communities Reached

200+ Tonnes of waste re-used

800+ Lives impacted

A Brispark team member carrying freshly made briquettes

Honeycomb briquettes made from agricultural waste

100%from agricultural waste

Who we are

Clean energy that starts in the field

Brispark Initiative is a Ugandan social enterprise based in Jinja. We collect crop residues and other agricultural waste that would otherwise be burned or left to rot, and turn it into eco-friendly briquettes that cook faster, last longer and protect families from harmful smoke.

Every sack of briquettes means fewer trees cut for charcoal, cleaner kitchens, and income for the women, youth and farmers who produce them.

Our Vision

A world where agricultural waste becomes clean, sustainable energy that empowers farmers, youth and women.

Our Mission

To convert agricultural waste into eco-friendly briquettes and create sustainable income while promoting clean cooking.

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Why it matters

From a fuel crisis to a clean solution

Over 90% of Ugandan households cook with charcoal and firewood. We are changing that, one community at a time.

Trees cut and stacked for charcoal burning

The problem

Forests are burning for fuel

Dependence on charcoal and firewood drives deforestation and fills homes with toxic smoke.

Over 70,000 hectares of forest lost every year to charcoal
Indoor smoke causes respiratory illness for millions
Crop waste is burned in the open instead of being used

Brispark briquettes burning with a clean flame

Our solution

Eco briquettes from agricultural waste

Dense, uniform briquettes that burn hotter and longer than charcoal, made by local hands.

Turns crop residue into valuable fuel
Up to 70% less smoke than traditional charcoal
Creates jobs and saves families money

Products & services

Fuel that lasts, skills that empower

Order our briquettes for your home, school, restaurant or institution, or book a training for your group.

Product

Eco-Friendly stick Briquettes

Our high-quality briquettes burn hotter and last much longer fo 4+ hours than regular charcoal or wood, giving you…

UGX 1,000 per kg

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Product

Honeycomb briquettes

Our honeycomb briquettes are designed for a cleaner, longer, and more consistent burn, making it the ideal, reliable…

UGX 60,000 per sack

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Training

Briqquette Making

We train poeple to make eco friendly briqquettes

UGX 100,000 per Semester

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Training

Waste Management Training

Comprehensive training on sustainable waste management practices to reduce waste damage on the environment

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How we make it

From waste to energy in five steps

A simple, community-run process that turns farm residue into dependable cooking fuel.

Waste collection

Gathering crop residue from local farms and markets

Carbonisation

Converting biomass through controlled heating

Crushing & mixing

Grinding and mixing with natural binders

Briquetting

Compressing the mixture into uniform briquettes

Drying

Sun-drying to the ideal moisture content

Our impact

Real change you can measure

Every number is a family cooking cleaner, a tree left standing, or a new green livelihood.

100+

Number of people trained

1,000

People in Communities Reached

200+

Tonnes of waste re-used

800+

Lives impacted

Dedicated Team Members

3,000

Kgs of briquettes sold

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What we do

A complete approach to sustainable development

Beyond fuel, we build skills, protect the environment and advocate for renewable energy.

Eco-friendly energy

Producing and distributing briquettes from agricultural waste and promoting improved cookstoves.

Women, youth & farmer empowerment

Training in waste-to-energy conversion, entrepreneurship and financial literacy that creates jobs.

Environmental conservation

Tree-planting campaigns, climate-smart agriculture and community clean-up initiatives.

Education & awareness

School programmes, eco-clubs, radio shows and social media campaigns on clean cooking.

Innovation & research

Partnering with institutions to improve briquette technology and new uses for farm waste.

Partnerships & advocacy

Working with NGOs, government and the private sector to accelerate renewable energy.

Nabatanzi Rosemary, founder of Brispark Initiative

Our story

Born out of both pain and hope

"My mother passed away from complications linked to years of cooking in indoor smoke. Her death planted a seed in me: to find a safer, healthier way for families to cook, farm and live."

Growing up in a farming community, we watched agricultural waste burned in the open while trees were cut down to fuel our kitchens. Together with co-founders who share a passion for clean energy and women's empowerment, we built Brispark to turn grief into purpose and waste into opportunity.

Nabatanzi Rosemary Founder & Team Lead

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Stories from the field

Impact stories

From training women in Namayingo to planting trees in Jinja, see what we've achieved together.

4,000Trees planted

Tree planting activity

We partnered with the ministry of water and environment together with other partners like stanbic bank, and…

Jinja, Busoga college Mwiri Oct 2025

90,900tons

Waste collection

We have collected 90,900 tons of waste from land fills and this has been converted into briquettes that are…

Namayingo District Sep 2025

10women

Empowering Local women

We trained 10 women on how to make briquettes locally creating new economic opportunities.

Namayingo Jul 2025

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What guides us

Our core values

Environmental stewardship

Protecting nature through sustainable practice

Sustainability

Solutions that last for generations

Integrity & transparency

Acting honestly in all we do

Accountability

Owning our actions and impact

Inclusivity

Equal opportunity for everyone

Empathy & respect

Working with compassion and dignity

Gallery

Our work in pictures

Production, training and community moments from across Uganda.

Waste collection

Honey comb briquettes

Briquette drying process

Our co founder showing a honey comb briquette

Briquette production in action

Making briquettes

Our stick briqquettes

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Our team

The people behind Brispark

Passionate founders driving clean energy, women's empowerment and environmental justice.

Nabatanzi Rosemary

Founder and Team Lead

Provides overall leadership and direction, inspired by personal experience and a deep commitment to turning…

Nabunnya Shakirah Iqrah

Co-Founder and Technical Lead

Specializes in briquette production, technology improvement, and training. Ensures our products are high-quality…

Mugema Christopher

Co-Founder and Community Engagement Lead

Works directly with farmers, women, and youth groups. Facilitates training in entrepreneurship and financial literacy…

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Testimonials

Voices from our community

We have seen significant change on how people are managing the waste in the community ever since Brispark Initiave started teaching them. We want to appreciate them still for empowering women and young people in this community with skills in green energy…

Daudi Waiswa

Community Leader, Namayingo District

Attending waste management training sessions for Brispark Initiative has been an eye opener to me. I have been able to see so much in waste than what I used to see. The fact that they give opportunity to young people, it makes it even more inclusive in…