NWSC’S VISION FOR A SUSTAINABLE WATER FUTURE
Uganda’s population is growing fast, and with it, the pressure on public infrastructure is intensifying. Water, one of the most critical services, is probably the flag bearer of this challenge. So in response, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is stepping up with a strategy designed to keep pace with demand and, if possible, […]
HOW NWSC MADE CLEAN WATER A REALITY FOR MILLIONS
Across many Ugandan towns, clean water used to be a distant promise. In some places, residents queued at unsafe water points, waited days for a water truck, or made long treks with jerrycans just to get through the day. But over the past decade, that story has quietly shifted as the National Water and Sewerage […]
CAN UGANDA BEAT THE DROUGHT? NWSC THINKS SO!
Droughts in Uganda aren’t a future threat, they are already here. Rainfall patterns are shifting, dry spells are lasting longer, and for many communities, the days of taking water availability for granted are long gone. But instead of waiting for the next crisis, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is rethinking how Uganda manages […]
STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR ACCELERATED ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER IN LUWEERO
In a decisive step toward improving water access in Luweero, stakeholders convened at PRO Industries to advance the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project focused on newly drilled boreholes. The meeting, chaired by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (NWSC) Luweero Area Manager, Daniel Mugoya, and Area Engineer, Nathan Etyang, brought together representatives from UMEME, the contractor, […]
NWSC PARTNERS WITH BUSHENYI DISTRICT WOMAN MP TO EXPAND WATER ACCESS IN KAKANJU SUBCOUNTY
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Bushenyi Area, in partnership with Bushenyi District Woman MP Hon. Katusiime Annet Mugisha, has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand water access in Kakanju Subcounty. The announcement was made during the launch of piped water extensions to Kigondo A and Ryamizingo villages on January 13th 2024, a significant […]
JICA BENCHMARKS NWSC OPERATIONS AND REVIEWS PROGRESS ON TRAINING INITIATIVES
A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), led by its Technical Advisor Toru Tomioka, recently visited Uganda to gain deeper insights into the operations of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). Over the years, JICA has supported several initiatives aimed at enhancing administrative and management excellence, water service delivery, and specialized trainings […]
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 […]
KIBEGA COMMUNITY WELCOMES NEW WATER SUPPLY EXTENSIONS
Residents of Kibega in Sanga Sub County can now look forward to reliable access to clean water following the completion of water mains extensions led by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Rushere Area team. The project, finalized on January 15th, 2024 represents a major stride in addressing the water supply challenges faced by […]
NWSC LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS PROJECT TO SAFEGUARD OYITINO DAM IN GULU CITY
In a determined effort to secure Gulu City’s water future, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has launched a comprehensive project aimed at protecting Oyitino Dam, the city’s main water source. During an inception meeting held this week, senior NWSC officials, consultants, contractors, and Gulu City leaders outlined the project’s goals and strategies, with […]
GULU CITY FORGES STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE WATER ACCESS THROUGH PREPAID METERING SYSTEM
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Gulu Area team, led by Area Manager Fred Busingye, Project Engineer Kennedy Geria, and Sogea Satom Project Manager, joined forces with Gulu City Council leadership to discuss the transformative Prepaid Metering System (PPM), a central initiative under Package 1 of the Karuma-Gulu Water Project. Hosted by Mayor Alfred […]