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Ugandan DJ gets into green groove with solar power

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Hillary Ayesiga | Lukas Lottersberger
August 5, 2025

In Kampala, DJ Decimal Point is turning up the volume—using solar power. With his mobile DJ cart, Ronald Kyaggwa brings beats to the streets while promoting clean energy. As an environmental activist, he’s on a mission to swap fuel generators for sunshine.

In the heart of Kampala, Uganda, DJ Ronald Kyaggwa—aka DJ Decimal Point—is electrifying the streets with his solar-powered sound. With a mobile DJ cart fueled entirely by sunshine, Kyaggwa brings music to mechanics, markets, and festivals like Nyege Nyege. His setup includes a computer, console, and solar panels that power not only his performances but also charge his own devices. By combining entertainment with eco-conscious tech, he’s proving that renewable energy can be both practical and powerful.

Eco-friendly DJing: A movement powered by the sun

Kyaggwa is more than a performer — he’s a vocal environmental activist. He encourages fellow DJs to ditch fuel generators, citing the health risks of toxic fumes at events. As well as being a DJ, he pens his own music, which tackles pressing issues. For example, he criticizes Chinese investors for the destruction of Uganda’s wetlands. With producer Gerald Asiimwe, Kyaggwa uses his platform to amplify environmental awareness, turning every beat into a call for change.

Living the solar lifestyle

Solar energy isn’t just part of Kyaggwa’s act — it’s his everyday reality. At home, he powers all his gadgets with the sun, saving money and reducing emissions. His lifestyle shows how renewable energy can fuel creativity, community, and climate action.