The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, on June 8th, 2025, hosted the Board of Directors of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) at her residence in Kakumiro to discuss the need to accelerate access to clean and reliable water supply, particularly in Kakumiro.
The discussions explored both the challenges and the opportunities within Uganda’s water sector, with a lot of emphasis put on the need to expand service delivery and ensure that water remains both reliably accessible and affordable for all.
Prime Minister Nabbanja, however, commended NWSC for its ongoing efforts, describing the corporation as a key player in the country’s development. “When I see NWSC, I see myself, because NWSC is a life giver,” she said, recalling the days when Kakumiro’s water supply was irregular and unreliable. Since NWSC’s takeover, she noted, the transformation has been remarkable.
She therefore encouraged the NWSC Board and Management to build on that momentum and continue prioritising community needs. In particular, she urged the Corporation to re-examine its tariff structure to ensure that water remains affordable for low-income households.
In response, the NWSC delegation led by Board Chairman Eng. Dr Badru Kiggundu applauded the Prime Minister for her results-driven leadership and solid support for public service delivery. He noted that NWSC shares the same commitment to efficiency and impact and confirmed the corporation’s readiness to expand access to safe water in Kakumiro and across the country.
Dr Kiggundu went on to confirm that the long-awaited Kakumiro Water Supply Improvement Project, designed to boost the town’s daily water production by five million litres and extend the distribution network by over 50 kilometres, is now fully prepared for implementation, with only funding clearance remaining.
He described the project as a ground-breaking initiative. “It will significantly improve water supply across the region and positively change the lives of thousands who have endured years of limited access to clean water.
