National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) completed water supply restoration works on 2nd June 2022 in Bunyangabu district after almost a week of zero water supply following the recent outburst of River Yerya which destroyed the NWSC infrastructure that serves Bunyangabu service area.

The situation of no water supply affected sub-counties in; Rubona, Kibito town council, Kisomoro subcounty, Lyamanwa SC, Kabonero SC, Kakoga SC, Kaina SC, Rwimi sC, Hima, Mobuku, Rukoki, Kisanyalaze, Mobuku irrigation scheme, parts of Kasese district and the surrounding areas.

While at the site, the NWSC Managing Director, Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha informed the wider communities that service restoration works had been successfully completed. “It is my pleasure to inform you all that we have restored the water supply that had created an inconvenience to most sub counties in Bunyangabu”.

“I would like to further commend all Bunyangabu district local leaders, the communities and the NWSC team for the commitment exuded towards service restoration. At NWSC, we remain committed towards the provision of sustainable water services for all communities across the country and this includes Bunyangabu.” He further called on communities staying near water sources to protect their respective Banks by planting trees as a mitigation mechanism for such occurrences,” he said.

Dr Eng. Mugisha also pledged UGX10 Million to the local community on behalf of NWSC, towards the reconstruction works of bridges that were damaged by the extreme weather events. In addition, he gave the community an equivalent of UX5 Million, in appreciation of the 5-days’ teamwork and support rendered to NWSC.