UNPRECEDENTED FLOODING CHALLENGES AWOJA WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS
The intense rains in early May caused significant water level rises and river overflows, particularly affecting the Awoja River. This led to severe flooding between May 7th and 11th, 2024 aggravating the water quality issues already present since April. The flooding resulted in turbid water with concentrated color, impacting consumers and causing stagnant water at […]
OVER 186,000 PEOPLE TO BENEFIT FROM BUSIA WATER AND SANITATION PROJECT
The Ministry of Water and Environment is set to hand over the groundbreaking Water and Sanitation Project in Busia to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) management, a move that promises to dramatically improve access to clean water and sanitation for Busia and its neighboring communities, elevating living standards and public health. The project […]
PROPER DRAIN MAINTENANCE: A KEY TO PREVENTING COSTLY REPAIRS
Improper waste disposal remains a significant issue in many households, where sinks often become unwitting receptacles for a mishmash of substances like hair, food remnants, grease, and hygiene products among them. Such unselective disposal poses a serious risk of clogging drains, necessitating both preventive measures and timely intervention by professional plumbers when needed. To mitigate […]
UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF WATER THEFT
In an effort to combat the pervasive issue of water theft, Uganda’s Utilities Court was inaugurated on May 26th, 2017, by the Chief Justice. This specialized court, akin to the Anti-Corruption Court and the International Crimes Division, aims to expedite legal proceedings concerning offenses such as power, water theft, vandalism, counterfeit goods, and wildlife crime. […]
NWSC COLLABORATES WITH YUMBE COMMUNITY TO TACKLE VANDALISM
In recent times, the Yumbe area of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has faced a significant challenge: rampant vandalism of its water infrastructure by locals. This problem, likened to a “cancer,” has seen residents deliberately cutting water pipes to divert water for commercial purposes, including bricklaying and irrigation on their subsistence farms. The […]
OVER 4,000 PEOPLE TO BENEFIT FROM NWSC’S KIGABIRO PROJECT
Irene Ampaire, a 13-year-old girl, used to spend her days fetching water from a contaminated crater lake. The water, shared with animals and tainted by chemicals, not only made her ill but also kept her from attending school regularly. The physical toll of carrying heavy water buckets over long distances aggravated her health issues, leading […]
NWSC ENFORCES CRACKDOWN ON KINAWATAKA SEWER LINE ENCROACHMENT
In a decisive move to safeguard its infrastructure and public safety, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has initiated a rigorous crackdown on illegal encroachment along the Kinawataka sewer line. This action follows a series of unheeded warnings to residents who have unlawfully settled on land designated for the sewer system. The NWSC’s efforts […]
NWSC MANAGING DIRECTOR EMPHASIZES CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AS THE KEY TO BUSINESS GROWTH
During the Kampala Water Dinner held last evening, June 20th, 2024 at the Serena Hotel, Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), emphasized the critical importance of prioritizing customer satisfaction for the corporation’s business growth. Addressing the attendees, he stressed that NWSC’s mission transcends merely satisfying customers, and […]
NWSC- MD DISCUSSES INTERVENTIONS TO ACCELERATE SERVICE DELIVERY AND DROP NRW%
Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), announced several critical interventions during the Kampala Water Dinner at Serena Hotel last evening, June 20th, 2024. These initiatives are aimed at resolving existing issues and ensuring the corporation meets its ambitious expansion targets. Dr. Eng. Mugisha revealed plans to address […]
VAMBECO ENTERPRISES ADVANCES WATER SUPPLY PROJECT IN NANSANA
Vambeco Enterprises, a prominent construction company in Uganda, is making significant strides in its commitment to enhance access to clean water in the “Dry-Zone” parts of Nansana. In partnership with the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), the company’s ongoing efforts aim to stabilize water supply for the residents of Ssenge and surrounding areas. Yesterday, […]