NWSC ADVANCES EFFORTS TO SECURE LONG-TERM WATER SUPPLY FOR KAKUMIRO DISTRICT
Over the past two years, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has significantly invested in stabilizing water supply services in Kakumiro District. Despite these efforts, the area remains heavily reliant on boreholes, which collectively produce only about 300,000 liters of water daily, a supply insufficient to meet the needs of the growing population. The […]
PROGRESS OF IN MBALE’S INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT UNDERGOES ASSESSMENT
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) recently conducted an exhaustive inspection of the Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP) in Mbale. Leading the inspection was Mr. Ekanya Emmanuel, Senior Manager Operations for the Eastern Region. Accompanied by Senior Engineer Collins Bossa and guided by the General Manager for Mbale Area, Mr. Badru Wandwasi, […]
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, […]
NWSC’S COMMITMENT TO ENSURING SAFE, QUALITY WATER AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE
While ensuring water and sanitation services remain at the forefront of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (NWSC) mandate, the corporation is on a mission to revolutionize water management with its dedication to providing sustainable, equitable, and cost-effective water and sewerage services, all while conserving the environment and enhancing stakeholder trust. The corporation prioritizes producing […]
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 […]