NWSC KAABONG CHAMPIONS REFORESTATION AT KAABONG TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Kaabong has once again reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability through a week-long Go Green campaign at Kaabong Technical Institute.

Despite being located in the semi-arid belt of Karamoja, where vegetation battles harsh weather conditions, Kaabong Area has maintained a consistent track record in afforestation for over five years. Once part of NWSC Kotido, the Area has carved out a distinct reputation in silviculture, with more than a thousand trees already thriving in the region.

The latest campaign began last Tuesday,May 6th, 2025 with the delivery of hardy seedlings to the Institute. A heavy downpour didn’t slow things down as distribution continued through the slippery terrain, delivering a variety of weather-resilient species, including Pine, Lucina, Markhamia lutea, Albizia, Asork, Evergreen, and Royal Palm. The initiative also added fruit-bearing trees including mango, jackfruit, avocado, and tangerine, enriching the institute’s orchard with a nutritional edge.

By Friday morning, students had taken ownership of the initiative, digging through the rain-soaked soil to plant each seedling with admirable energy and care. The scene was both ceremonial and a show of shared responsibility between the Corporation and the community it serves.

Though not yet on the NWSC network, Kaabong Technical Institute has taken steps toward connection. Currently relying on a hand pump borehole five kilometers from the Longoromit production plant, the school was issued with a new connection and development payment (NC & DP) advice slip after expressing interest and fulfilling preliminary requirements. Once connected, projections suggest the institute could consume up to 200 cubic meters of water per month, a promising boost for the Area’s billing and water sales.

As Kaabong pushes ahead with both green and service delivery agendas, this campaign adds another layer to its growing impact.