NWSC PARTICIPATES IN THE YOUTH LIBERATION DAY CELEBRATIONS

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) on 26th January 2023 celebrated 37 years of governance, and in conjunction with this, the Liberation Day youth celebrations were organized prior by Youth councils, ghetto structures, and market vendors on January 25th, 2023 in Kampala and the Kololo Ceremonial grounds.  The event was held under the theme “mzeei tava […]

HARGEISA WATER AGENCY SOMALILAND – NWSC CAPACITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHED

Somaliland Last week, National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Uganda embarked on a capacity building partnership with Hargeisa Water Agency in Somaliland. The Water Operators Partnership is funded by the European Union and led by the UN Habitat’s GWOPA Under the partnership, NWSC will share best practices and NEXT practices in Utility Management with the […]

NWSC UGANDA – NWSC ZAMBIA FLAG OFF CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT

Kitwe, Zambia The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Uganda has flagged off a partnership for capacity development of Nkana Water, Zambia. The project; Strengthening Equitable Water and Sanitation Services (SEWATSAN), is designed to improve service delivery in Nkana Water and Sanitation Company, Zambia. The Water Operators Partnership is funded by the European Union and led […]

FIRE HYDRANTS THE INSURANCE FOR YOUR LIFE AND PROPERTY

A city without fire safety systems is a disaster in waiting. Fire safety is incomplete without a system of fire hydrants. Fire hydrants are water draw off points provided in the water networks of cities and towns. Fire hydrants enable firefighters to tap into the water supply system and get water to assist in extinguishing […]

NWSC JOINS A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL JOINT TASK FORCE TO AID DRC REFUGEES

Over 11,000 refugees entered Uganda as of 3rd April 2022, fleeing escalating violence in North Kivu’s Rutshuru Territory in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with an urgent need for essential supplies. National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s Kisoro Area team was there to serve.  A multi institutional task force comprising of National and Local […]

GENDER EQUALITY FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW – BREAK THE BIAS

International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.  Under the theme – “Gender equality for a sustainable tomorrow” that recognizes the contribution of women and girls around the world. This year’s theme is affiliated with the priority for the upcoming 66th Commission on the […]

NWSC WATER QUALITY STAFF RE-SKILLED ON METHOD VALIDATION AND MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAINTIES

In a bid to establish the authenticity of test results obtained from National Water and Sewerage Corporation laboratories, the Water Quality Department considered it necessary to have a method validation and measurement of uncertainties training where necessary instruments or equipment used by these laboratories for performing measurements and tests are calibrated.      The primary reason for […]

NWSC’s PRO-POOR TEAM ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS

Over the weekend, the Kamwokya central zone community held a meeting to address any concerns affiliated to all prepaid and public standpipe (PSP) meters in the area.  Spearheaded by the manager Urban Poor, Mr Siragi Basajja coupled with the LC Chairman, Mr. Kakooza James, the engagement saw to the request of the community to desist […]