Makerere University produces a wonder cooker, with zero carbon emissions, providing 100% undisturbed cooking where one does not have to fear getting burned. Its heating process is only triggered by electromagnetic touch, the first of its kind.
According to Peter Tumutegyereize, the principal investigator and lecturer in the college of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, this cooker is the first of its kind because it uses induction technology, while all others in the world use resistive technology.
“Even if the user forgets to turn the switch button on there will be no heat emitted, only the battery would lose power. With the cooker, one experiences zero regular bills, unlike users of charcoal, electricity, and gas for cooking,” Tumutegyereize said.
The cooker, named Makol, was designed by Makerere University and has a cupboard cabin. It comes with a 5-year battery lifespan and a 20-year solar panel. It was manufactured by IntelliSys Uganda Limited, a company of four young graduates of agriculture and engineering and alumni of Makerere University and Busitema University.
Tumutegyereize further revealed that the Project was funded by the government of Uganda through the Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund (MakRIF) and additional support from the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat, Office of the President.
According to Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, in a speech delivered by Dr. Cosmos Mwikirize, superintendent of industrial Value Chains at the Ministry, the cooker will help improve air quality and reduce reliance on unsustainable, non-renewable energy sources by utilizing abundant sunshine.
“It is not merely a technological innovation; it is a symbol of progress, resilience, and sustainability. It is the product of tireless research, collaboration, and the unwavering commitment of the talented minds and experts who worked restlessly to bring this innovation to life,” said Musenero.
The president urged researchers to take their findings from social Media to actual grassroots communities for socio economic impact and use simple layman’s language instead of complicated jargon.
