NWSC Managing Director Outlines Vision for Expanding Water Production and Securing Sustainable Growth
As the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) ushered in a new Board of Directors, Managing Director Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha used the occasion to focus attention on one of the Corporation’s most pressing priorities increasing water production to meet the demands of Uganda’s rapidly growing population. Speaking during the Board handover ceremony, Dr. Mugisha […]
A New Chapter Begins as Prof. Alinaitwe Takes the Helm at NWSC
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has ushered in a new chapter of leadership following the official handover from the outgoing Board of Directors to a new Board led by Prof. Henry Mwanaki Alinaitwe, who assumes the role of Chairman with a commitment to building on the Corporation’s strong foundation while addressing the challenges […]
Six Years of Progress as NWSC’s Outgoing Board Hands Over After Transformative Tenure
Six years after assuming stewardship of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), the outgoing Board of Directors has handed over office with a record of expanded service coverage, major infrastructure investments and strengthened institutional performance, setting the stage for the Corporation’s next phase of growth. The achievements were highlighted during the official handover ceremony, […]
NWSC Rolls Out New Performance Framework to Sharpen Service Delivery
A renewed drive to strengthen service delivery across the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has begun with the rollout of a new performance contract framework that places greater emphasis on accountability, customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Dubbed SCALE an acronym for Service Reliability, Customer Focus, Performance Accountability, Resilient Leadership and Operational Efficiency the framework […]
NWSC set to achieve Vocational Training Accreditation Milestone
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has taken a major step towards formalizing and expanding its vocational training programme following a comprehensive institutional inspection by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council. The inspection, conducted on 22 June 2026 under the provisions of the TVET Act, 2025, is a key requirement for […]
GOVERNMENT DOUBLES DOWN ON UNIVERSAL WATER AND SANITATION ACCESS
Access to clean and safe water is more than a basic necessity it is a fundamental human right that underpins public health, protects dignity, and drives socio-economic development. Recognizing this, the Government of Uganda has continued to prioritize investments in water and sanitation infrastructure across the country, steadily expanding access to essential services and improving […]
NWSC, JICA PLAN TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN SUDAN’S URBAN WATER UTILITIES
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Japan Techno Co., Ltd. to develop a training programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of urban water utilities in Sudan. The collaboration was discussed during a technical planning meeting held on February 26, 2026, bringing together NWSC’s External […]
NWSC MD OUTLINES FIVE LEADERSHIP PILLARS TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN WATER AND SANITATION SECTOR
The Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha, has unveiled five strategic leadership pillars aimed at accelerating women’s advancement into senior roles within the water and sanitation sector. Dr. Mugisha made the remarks during the launch of the Empower Her Mentorship and Leadership Program, an initiative spearheaded by […]
SIGNS €22.6M GRANT AGREEMENT WITH GERMANY AND EU TO IMPROVE WATER AND SANITATION IN ARUA
The Government of Uganda, through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has signed a Grant and Project Implementation Agreement for a five-year project designed to improve water, sanitation, and urban infrastructure for refugees and host communities in Northern Uganda. The €22.6 million project, titled “Climate Resilience and Water Infrastructure for Refugees and Host Communities in […]
COULD THE STC SHAKE-UP SIGNAL A TURNING POINT FOR AFRICA’S WATER SECTOR?
The recently concluded meetings of the African Water and Sanitation Association’s (AfWASA) Strategic and Technological Council (STC) Conference & Exhibitions 2025 in Malawi certainly set the bar high. From the overwhelmingly impressive attendance by representatives from 22 African countries to Malawi’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon. Abida Sidik Mia, calling for urgent, coordinated action, […]