In a rather significant partnership, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC)-Kampala Water (KW) joined forces with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Health Team to guarantee the availability of clean, safe, and sustainable water supply during the upcoming NAM summit from January 15th to 20th, 2024.
Led by Eng. Francis Kateeba, the Kampala Water-Senior Manager Water Supply, the collaborative team included Mr. Enos Malambala (Quality Assurance Manager), Mr. Richard Mwesigye (Network Engineer), and a Communication Expert from Kampala Water’s Public Relations Office. On the KCCA side, the Director of Public Health, Dr. Daniel Okello, and Deputy Director of Medical Services – SFC, Dr. David Magoba, played pivotal roles.
The meeting zeroed in on crucial aspects such as supply reliability, water quality, and the accreditation of an emergency response team designated for the summit. Special attention was dedicated to the water lines around the kitchen, the condition and number of tanks, with a stern directive not to use any tank under construction for water storage without NWSC supervision.
During the discussions, concerns were raised about an uncleaned tank and another one still under construction. The emphasis was on maintaining the quality of NWSC-supplied water and avoiding any potential issues related to the tanks.
Mr. Sudhir Ruparelia, the owner of the Commonwealth Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo, expressed his satisfaction with the NWSC team’s proactive approach and applauded their efforts. He particularly emphasized the significance of ensuring the proper functioning of all fire hydrants.
Similarly, Mr. Greg Petzer, the General Manager of the hotel, commended the NWSC team for their exemplary services and affirmed the hotel’s commitment to collaborating for the seamless proceedings of the summit.
The collaborative meeting concluded with both parties reaching an agreement to prioritize effective communication in their operations and to maintain standby teams for prompt responses.
It is without a doubt that the collaboration between KW and HFHU is poised to make a lasting impact on improving water and sanitation services in Kamwokya, and other Kampala Urban Pro-Poor areas as this partnership aims to contribute to the well-being and livelihoods of residents in the Urban Pro Poor Branch.
As this transformative alliance takes shape, it signifies a commitment to creating positive change and addressing the pressing challenges faced by informal settlements. The potential signing of the MoU between NWSC and HFHU will be a concrete step towards realizing the shared goal of enhancing access to vital services for the benefit of the community.
