Uganda’s future of water and sanitation took center stage at King’s College Budo as the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) joined the school’s annual career guidance and industry expo. Organized in collaboration with NWSC’s Kyengera Branch, the event delivered practical insights into Uganda’s water sector, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application.
Throughout the day, students got a closer look at how NWSC keeps the country’s water flowing as Mr. Muwonge, Technical Supervisor at Kyengera Branch, led an eye-opening session on the mechanics of water supply, breaking down how water travels from its source to customers’ taps through a complex network of infrastructure. He highlighted the challenges of maintaining that system efficiently and sustainably, giving students a behind-the-scenes view of what it takes to keep a city’s water running.
Mr. Muwonge also shed light on wastewater management, challenging common assumptions that it’s simply about disposal. Using practical examples, he explained how wastewater is increasingly being transformed into biogas and organic manure, turning what many consider waste into valuable resources that support clean energy and agriculture.
The learning didn’t stop at the technical. NWSC’s team, led by Branch Manager Mr. Douglas Kukundakwe, introduced students to the corporation’s broader operations, from Finance and Human Resources to Commercial and Engineering departments. The message was that, “no matter your field of interest, there’s room to contribute to Uganda’s water and sanitation goals.”
Students were eager to engage, asking focused questions that reflected a wide range of interests, from environmental science and engineering to financial management. In response, NWSC staff answered with clarity and enthusiasm, encouraging the students to see beyond the obvious and consider how their talents could shape the future of water services.
Mr. Joseph Muwumba, Head of Career Guidance at King’s College Budo, applauded NWSC’s hands-on approach. “It’s one thing to study these systems in theory, but seeing how they are managed in real life brings a new level of understanding,” he said.
And, student leaders were in agreement, especially after the School Water & Sanitation (SWAS) Club President for King’s College Budo, Aliki Harold, described the session as a turning point in their perception of water management, saying it highlighted how deeply sanitation, water, and environmental protection are connected, and how young people have a role to play in strengthening that link.
For NWSC, the event was part of a broader commitment to mentoring future leaders and encouraging innovative thinking around water and sanitation. As Uganda faces growing demands for sustainable solutions, the corporation is focused on sparking fresh ambition where it counts most, among the youth. And if the sharp minds at King’s College Budo are anything to go by, the future of Uganda’s water sector is already in capable hands.
