NWSC’S EVELYN MUKAJUSI JOINS THE CONTINENTAL EXPERT GROUP ON RURAL AND PERI-URBAN WATER SUPPLY
During the 95th Strategic and Technological Council (STC) Conference of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA), a new Specialist Group was formally constituted to address one of the continent’s most pressing challenges, drinking water supply in rural and peri-urban areas. Among those selected for this high-level team is Uganda’s Evelyn Mukajusi, Branch Manager of […]
NWSC’S DR. ROSE KAGGWA PUSHES FOR INCLUSIVE WATER SECTOR REFORM IN AFRICA
On the sidelines of the 95th Sectoral Technical Committee (STC) meetings in Lilongwe, Dr Rose Christine Kaggwa, Senior Vice President of the International Water Association (IWA), Senior Director Business and Scientific Directorate (SD-BSS) of the National Water & Sewerage Corporation (NWSC-Uganda), and one of Africa’s foremost voices in inclusive water and sanitation governance, held a […]
AFRICA UNITES IN LILONGWE TO CHART BOLD COURSE FOR WATER SECURITY
Representatives from 22 African countries have gathered in Malawi’s capital for the opening of the 95th Strategic and Technological Council (STC) Conference and Exhibition under the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). Hosted by the Government of Malawi and the Lilongwe Water Board, the four-day congress is running under the theme “Green Economy and Climate […]
NWSC SWIFTLY ADDRESSEES WATER QUALITY CONCERNS IN FORT PORTAL
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has swiftly addressed recent concerns over reports of discoloured water in parts of Fort Portal. While the incidents appear to be isolated, the Corporation’s Water Quality Directorate has launched enhanced measures to safeguard public confidence and uphold water safety across the region. Chaired by Dr. Rose Kaggwa, Senior […]
GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATORS REWIRE FOR THE DIGITAL AGE WITH AI AND STRATEGIC TOOLS
To meet the demands of modern governance, 200-plus government communicators participated in a practical training programme on digital and strategic communication. The course, held at the National ICT Innovations Hub in Nakawa, was facilitated by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in partnership with MultiChoice Uganda. Notably, participants were drawn from ministries, departments, and […]
EMBRACING RENEWABLE ENERGIES TO ACHIEVE CARBON NEUTRALITY: A CASE FOR THE NATIONAL WATER AND SEWERAGE CORPORATION
In an era marked by urgent calls to mitigate climate change, the drive towards carbon neutrality has become a focal point for industries worldwide. Central to this effort is the reduction of carbon emissions through innovative use of renewable energies. For one, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is taking significant strides in this […]
GM-KW CALLS FOR SMARTER SYSTEMS AT KW FOLLOWING BENCHMARKING VISIT TO CHINA
After a recent benchmarking trip to China, the General Manager of Kampala Water, Eng. Mahmood Lutaaya is urging his subordinates at Kampala Water to rethink how they manage operations, warning that reliance on outdated systems could weigh down future growth. Speaking to the commercial and billing analysts for the National Water & Sewerage Corporation on […]
PW4WATSAN COMMITTEE TABLES REJUVINATION & AfWASA ICE-2025 PREPARATION
The Professional Women for Water and Sanitation (PW4WATSAN) Taskforce Committee for the Ugandan Network recently held its inaugural meeting at the International Resource Center (IREC). The meeting, characterized by discussions and strategic planning, laid the groundwork for rejuvenating the network following its dormancy compelled by the 2020-fuelled pandemic lock-down. It has been four years, and […]
NWSC’S DR. ENG. MUGISHA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL AWARD OVER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO WATER SECTOR ON THE GLOBAL STAGE
TORONTO, CANADA— Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has been honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Water Management & Science award by the International Water Association (IWA). The award, which is the highest order by an IWA member, was presented at the IWA President’s Dinner in Toronto, […]
CHALLENGES AND ISSUES CONFRONTING WATER AND SEWERAGE UTILITIES.
The challenges and issues faced by water and sewerage utilities are multifaceted, encompassing a range of critical aspects that collectively impact their ability to provide reliable and sustainable services. This article explores these challenges in depth, shedding light on the intricate dynamics that water and sewer utilities navigate in their quest to meet the growing […]