NWSC SSD TEAM CONDUCTS INSPECTION OF KAJUMA AGRO COMPANY LTD
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is unswervingly committed to ensuring customer and stakeholder satisfaction, a linchpin of the corporation’s strategic priorities and, the Sewerage Services Department (SSD), operating under Kampala Water, has adopted a proactive strategy to meet this commitment. They have embarked on industry-to-industry inspections, encompassing visits to upstream sources connected to […]
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES WITH PRE-PAID METERS: A PATH TO SUSTAINABLE WATER ACCESS IN KAMPALA
On the 26th of October 2023, the General Manager of Kampala Water, Eng. Mahmood Lutaaya, orchestrated a meeting with a distinguished team of consultants from FICHTNER, National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s Project Planing & Capital Development Department NWSC-P&CD), Kampala Water’s Stakeholder Liaison Unit (SLU), and Urban Pro-Poor Branch (UPPB), at the Kampala Water Headquarters on […]
WALOPU CRACKS DOWN ON CHINESE BUSINESSMAN’S ILLEGAL WATER CONNECTION
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has long been dedicated to providing its customers with a continuous and sustainable supply of clean water. To achieve this, the corporation invests substantial resources into ensuring the integrity of its water treatment and supply systems. Nevertheless, NWSC continues to grapple with extensive losses attributed to Non-Revenue Water […]
NIGERIAN WATER RESOURCE EXPERTS EMBARK ON BENCHMARKING VISIT TO NWSC
A delegation of water resource experts from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources & Sanitation of Nigeria has embarked on a significant benchmarking visit to Uganda’s National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). Comprising engineers, project managers, general managers, and international water sector development experts, the team’s five-day visit aims to explore various aspects of NWSC’s […]
NWSC’S SSD BENCHMARKING VISIT TO UBL TO STRENGTHEN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS
In an effort to bolster safety standards and practices at the National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (NWSC) treatment plants and field operations, the Sewerage Services Department (SSD) embarked on a benchmarking visit to Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL). During the benchmarking visit, NWSC’s SSD team had the privilege of gaining valuable insights into UBL’s Occupational Health […]
A BOOST FOR KW’S SALES GROWTH IN STRATEGIC VISIT TO ISHU
In an effort to bolster proactive customer engagement and tap into Kampala Water’s sales growth potential, a collaborative team embarked on a mission to the International Specialized Hospital of Uganda (ISHU), nestled in Lubowa on October 12, 2023. The primary objective of this visit was to meticulously examine the facility’s operations. During a preliminary meeting, […]
NWSC COLLABORATES WITH ROTARY CLUB OF KIGO AND CEFOVID TO TACKLE WATER CHALLENGES
A delegation from KW, including the General Manager, UPPB Manager, and UPPB Engineer, convened a meeting with representatives from the Rotary Club of Kigo and CEFOVID. This was to address the pressing water-related issues faced by the residents of Lubya and Kosovo, two informal settlements within Rubaga Division. During the meeting, the Rotarians provided insights […]
MILESTONES REACHED IN THE KW-LVWATSAN PROJECT: A GLIMPSE OF PROGRESS
The KW-LVWATSAN Project, Package 5B, is a fundamental initiative dedicated to enhancing water supply and sanitation services in Kampala’s informal settlements. Executed by NWSC on behalf of the Government of Uganda, this project represents a significant stride towards improving living conditions. Recently, a team of representatives from Heibei Group Co., the principal contractors, and Vambeco, […]
ADDRESSING PIPE DAMAGE: KW COLLABORATES WITH CONTRACTORS FOR WATER CONSERVATION
KCCA is actively enhancing Kampala’s road network to embrace the concept of a smart city. Road rehabilitation projects are in progress across the city, including Busabala road, Shimon, and Old Port Bell. However, a concerning issue has emerged – some contractors are deliberately damaging NWSC pipes during road construction, causing water supply disruptions and financial […]
WATER, SANITATION, AND LAND MANAGEMENT IN FOCUS: INSIGHTS FROM THE KAMPALA CITY LAND ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2023
The recently concluded Kampala City Land Administration and Management Conference 2023, with the thought-provoking theme of “Challenges and Opportunities for Kampala Urban Renewal,” cast a much-needed spotlight on the critical facets of water, sanitation, and land management in the city’s ongoing development. This gathering was a vibrant convergence of diverse stakeholders, featuring government officials, urban […]