Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, together with partners; Coca cola, Jumia Foods and Uga-chick have today announced the 4th edition of the Shell Gas Tokosa Food Festival. The food festival will be on the 17th June 2018 at UMA Show Grounds Lugogo. Gates open at 10am and event closes at 10pm. Entrance ticket is Uganda Shilling 10,000/- only. This event has grown in popularity and is a popular event on Kampala’s social calendar. The event brings together foodies, food vendors, friends and families to enjoy culinary delights, entertainment, great deals from exhibitors as well as networking.
This year’s event has a wider range of cuisines from around the global, Japanese, Mexican, Grills & Barbeque, Continental and others at the Tokosa food court. There will be an Exhibition area with great Tokosa deals from partners including Shell Gas special offer. A dedicated children’s area with lots of games & entertainment as well as a junior chef competition. The Shell Gas Tokosa Festival is a family event and has designed something for everyone. The signature and engaging cook-offs which headline the event with lots of great prizes. Event participants look forward to great music and groovy sessions which will be led by leading DJ sets throughout the day. The line-up of activities including World Cup screening is bound to create a memorable experience.
Speaking at the Mini Tokosa launch event, the Managing Director of Vivo Energy Uganda, Mr. Gilbert Assi said: “It gives me great pleasure to be announcing the 4th edition of the Shell Gas Tokosa Food Festival. The Tokosa Food Festival idea was borne out of the “Bring on The Good Times” Shell Gas brand campaign, as a platform to celebrate a growing vibrant food culture in Kampala as well as an avenue to promote culinary experience for Ugandans.”
The event is supported by other partners including Coca-cola, Jumia Food and Ugachick. “We are thrilled and proud of the growing reputable partners that the event brings together. The Tokosa Food Festival, championed by Shell Gas, is only able to deliver a unique unrivalled experience because of strong complementary partners.’’ He added.
For the third year, the Tokosa Food Festival proceeds will go towards support of the Bless a Child Foundation, a beneficiary that aims at providing improved Childhood cancer care services so as to increase remission and dignity for terminally ill children. This year, a new charity has been added – Grace Villa in Kabale. Grace Villa, which in addition to providing disadvantaged girls with support, has recently started the Wateeka initiative to offer free lunch to school-going children that may not afford. The Wateeka initiative will receive a new Shell Gas Kitchen with a year’s supply of free gas. A safe, clean and affordable cooking solution. The Bless a Child Foundation will receive a year’s worth of Gas Refill for their new kitchen. “I would like to thank our partners and customers that attend the event for doing good and supporting worthy causes. We are truly honored to Bring on the Good Times to the Bless a Child Foundation & Grace Villa – Wateeka.” Assi added.
Shell Gas is currently the market leader in the cooking gas industry. It is readily available at all Shell service stations and distributors, with over 200 distribution points across the country. “The essence of the Shell Gas brand is about igniting love every day. Shell Gas has been chosen as a preferred cooking solution for many Ugandans because it is safe – backed by best-in-class quality assurance processes from source to customers’ kitchens. I would like to thank Shell Gas customers for making Shell Gas Uganda’s most preferred cooking solution.” Assi said.
The Managing Director Vivo Energy, Gilbert Assi highlighted that “in celebration of the Tokosa food festival, we have made Shell Gas more affordable to allow customers get new Shell Gas packs and switch to the better cooking solution for those currently using charcoal and electricity.” The new packs have been discounted and existing customers can also get gas refills at lower prices during the event promotion.
Deforestation is a key threat to our environment and conversion to LPG as a source of energy for cooking is a welcome development. Also, use of gas is much cleaner – no pollution and soot with resulting respiratory problems from long exposure.
According to the 2014 National Housing and Census survey, 71% of the households used firewood for cooking with 85% in the rural and 31% in the urban areas. This shows a decline in the usage of firewood from 82% registered in 2002. Use of LPG for cooking would yield two benefits; first it would reduce the heavy reliance on wood fuel as the main source of fuel for cooking hence protecting the environment and second, it would also improve the health of especially women through reduced exposure to smoke from wood fuels.
There is a myth that gas is expensive. It is actually secretly cheaper as you light up as and when you need to cook while charcoal continues to burn after a meal is ready. The raising prices of charcoal also make gas a more affordable option. The further reduction of Shell Gas prices will increase the usage of a cleaner and safer cooking solution. The majority of households use wood fuel as the main source for cooking.
