NWSC’S INNOVATIONS IN AFFORDABLE WATER AND SANITATION IMPRESS EUROPEAN DELEGATION
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has over the years made significant strides in improving the lives of underprivileged communities by providing very affordable clean water and sanitation services. With most Ugandans living on less than a dollar a day, it is no wonder that the corporation has put the country on the global […]
5 VILLAGES IN BUIKWE AND NKOKONJERU TO BENEFIT FROM THE NWSC-WORLD VISION PARTNERSHIP
World Vision Uganda is aiding the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in realising its promise of water for all via a project aimed at enhancing access to clean, safe water, covering over 4.8 kilometres across five villages (Salye, Nsanvu, Kyambogo, Luwombo, Kooba, and Kisaala) in Buikwe and an additional 5.2 kilometres in Nkokonjeru. In […]
BRIDGING THE GAP: NWSC’S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN WATER FOR UGANDA’S URBAN POOR
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has made remarkable progress in providing access to clean water for Uganda’s urban poor. Recognizing the essential role water plays in improving living conditions and public health, NWSC has implemented various initiatives to address the unique needs of this vulnerable population. The challenges faced by the urban poor […]
NWSC INTERVENTIONS FOLLOWING LAKE KWANIA FLOODS
The recent resurgence of floods at Lake Kwania has inflicted severe disruptions and damage, compromising service delivery and displacing residents. The rising water levels have submerged the primary access road to the intake and caused significant structural damages. In June 2020, over 5,000 people were displaced when floods devastated their homes. Most recently, in April […]
THE COST OF CARELESSNESS: HOW IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL STRAINS THE NATIONAL WATER AND SEWERAGE CORPORATION
In an era where environmental consciousness should be at the forefront of societal priorities, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) finds itself grappling with an increasingly common yet preventable crisis. The diligent efforts of this corporation, tasked with collecting, treating, and safely disposing of sewage effluent, are continuously upset by the public’s improper waste […]
NWSC PLANS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DRIVE IN WAKISO TOWN COUNCIL
A team from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) earlier today met with the Deputy Mayor of Wakiso Town Council, Her Worship Barbara Nakato, at her office. The meeting, attended by Ms. Vivien Newumbe, Manager Public Relations for Kampala Water, and the Branch Manager for Wakiso Mr. Ronald Kiwanuka, was centred on the preparations […]
CANAANSITES LIMITED TRANSFERS WATER SUPPLY NETWORK TO NWSC
For over a decade, Canaansites Limited has been a committed provider of tap water to the Canaansites estates, supplying over 500 households through a borehole unit approved by the Ministry of Water and Environment. This was due to the fact that Gayaza, was once plagued by chronic water shortages. However, the area turned a corner […]
NWSC’S PRO-POOR STRATEGY TRANSFORMS ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CLEAN WATER IN NSOBA, KYEBANDO
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has over the years made significant strides in improving the lives of underprivileged communities in the greater Kampala region through its Urban Pro-Poor strategy. Climate change and poor water management further intensify water scarcity. Unpredictable weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and extreme temperatures disrupt water availability, affecting agriculture and […]
WATER SCARCITY: A LOOMING CRISIS THREATENING AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRY, AND LIVELIHOODS
Water scarcity is a growing global concern, and as our population expands, the pressure on water resources only intensifies. Although the Earth is rich in water, just a small fraction is fit for human consumption. This disparity, paired with the rising needs for agriculture, domestic use, and industry, makes water scarcity a pressing issue. So, […]
NWSC INSPIRES FUTURES AT GAYAZA HIGH SCHOOL CAREER DAY
Choosing a career is one of the most significant decisions high school students will make, guiding their university majors and ultimately determining their future professional paths. With an array of options and ever-evolving industries, proper guidance is crucial to making this decision strategic and less daunting. Gayaza High School recognises this need and organises an […]