IMPROVING WATER SUPPLY IN FORTPORTAL AND KIJURA
The National water and Sewerage Corporation’s (NWSC) efforts to enhance water supply in FortPortal City and Kijura Town Council are nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in the quest for improved access to clean water. The ongoing works, aimed at extracting more water from the Njara Reservoirs, are poised to bring about a much-needed stability […]
TRIO SENTENCED FOR TAMPERING WITH NWSC WORKS
In a recent ruling by the Buganda Court on February 15, 2024, three individuals faced the consequences of their actions as they were sentenced on 18 counts, including tampering with works. Bukenya Ibra, Wamayi Andrew, and Bassaja Mivule stood before Her Worship Nambozo Sanula, admitting guilt to all charges brought against them. The chain of […]
APAC AREA ADVANCES CHEGERE WATER SUPPLY PROJECT
Apac’s Chegere Project is progressing rather well as the area has now embarked on trenching activities to lay down 4-inch UPVC pipes DN 100 PN 10 in the initial phase of the project. In a bid to enhance the stability of water supply within the area the trenching initiative kicked off over the weekend and […]
NWSC EXPLORES NEW COLLABORATIVE ENDEAVOR WITH JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (JICA)
Last week, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) sought to enhance its technical capabilities through a promising collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). In a series of meetings, NWSC delegates engaged in fruitful discussions with counterparts from JICA, diving deep into the intricacies of a prospective capacity-building initiative. Following the aforementioned meetings, […]
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL GROWTH: BUILDING A THRIVING WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT
A lack of potential growth opportunities in the workplace can have a significant impact on employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention. When employees perceive limited or no opportunities for growth, they may become disengaged and seek new challenges elsewhere. In this article, we will explore the challenges posed by a lack of potential growth and discuss […]
THE VALUE OF SLUDGE: A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
Sewerage treatment is a critical process in maintaining environmental health, yielding both liquid effluent and sludge. While the effluent can be safely returned to the environment, it’s the often-overlooked sludge that holds untapped potential. Often dismissed as a waste byproduct, sludge, also known as wastewater or sewage sludge, harbors numerous benefits that are reshaping the […]
TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES: THE POWER OF ACCESSIBLE WATER SERVICES
From time immemorial, societies have grappled with various challenges, but at the core of it all lies the issue of social services, with access to clean water taking precedence. Alongside challenges like unemployment and poverty, the availability of clean water stands as a fundamental necessity. In any working environment, access to clean water holds the […]
CRACKDOWN ON WATER INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALS YIELDS RESULTS IN ENTEBBE
In response to a surge in meter theft plaguing the National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (NWSC) Entebbe Area, with over 120 meters reported stolen in just one month, action was imperative. Spearheaded by the Area’s General Manager, Ms. Gloria Bashemera and her branch management team, a collaborative effort with the Uganda Police was launched to […]
KAMPALA WATER INTRODUCES STREAMLINED SEWER BILLING SYSTEM TO ENHANCE SERVICE DELIVERY
Kampala Water (KW) has embarked on an initiative aimed at streamlining sewer flat rate charges and bolstering service delivery within the corporation. With an increasingly pressing need to rectify inconsistencies in billing practices and address illegal sewer connections, KW has instituted a comprehensive approach to ensure fairness, accuracy, and efficiency in sewer billing. The motivation […]
THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF CATCHMENT AREAS IN SECURING CLEAN WATER FOR HUMANITY
Clean water is an irreplaceable resource that sustains life on our planet. Although we often associate water with rivers, lakes, and streams, there’s a critical element that precedes these bodies of water – catchment areas. These areas, rich in benefits for the ecosystem, provide essential support to agriculture, recreation, and water sports. Note that a […]