THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF WASTE REDUCTION IN THE WORKPLACE IN ENHANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
The responsibility to reduce waste extends far beyond our homes. The workplace, as it turns out, can be a significant player in the effort to minimize waste generation and contribute to sustainable practices. Reducing waste in the workplace isn’t just an environmentally responsible choice; it’s a financially sound one too. The ripple effect of waste […]
SAFEGUARDING THE SANCTITY OF WATER VIA THE BATTLE AGAINST ILLEGAL USE
Access to clean and safe water is an undeniable human right, a precious resource that deserves the highest level of protection. However, the issue of unlawful water use poses a significant challenge to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), resulting in substantial revenue losses. Water theft encompasses a range of illegal activities, such as […]
WATER LEAKAGES AFTER THE METER POINT, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
National Water and Sewerage Corporation remains extremely committed to providing her esteemed customers with reliable water and sewerage services. Clean and safe water is essential as you go about your daily needs. Here are some points to note when leakages occur at your property, most importantly, after the meter; If you pay for your water […]
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, […]
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 […]