KAGERA WATER PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION, PROMISING RELIEF FOR CUSTOMERS
he long-awaited Kagera Water Works project has reached a major milestone, with water successfully pumped from the Kabingo booster to the Bihunya tank for the first time, bring the communities in and around Mbarara are closer than ever to receiving improved water supply. A delegation including the National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (NWSC) General Manager […]
NWSC’S URBAN PRO-POOR BRANCH DELIVERS GAINS IN WATER ACCESS, REVENUE GROWTH, AND COMMUNITY TRUST
For years, many residents in the greater Kampala Metro’s informal settlements struggled to access clean and affordable water. In some areas, vendors charged as much as UGX 500 per jerrican, forcing families into difficult financial decisions. Nevertheless, targeted interventions by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s Urban Pro-Poor (UPP) Branch, have changed the narrative. Leveraging […]
THE INTEGRAL ROLE OF WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT
When we think about what makes a society thrive, we often focus on people, land, and capital. However, there are essential but often overlooked components that play a significant role in shaping growth. One such component is water infrastructure, which contributes immensely to various sectors, driving overall development. Consider agriculture and rural development. Man-made valley […]
NWSC CONTINUES TO PUSH FOR GULU’S WATER SECURITY
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is stepping up efforts to secure Gulu City’s water future through a full-scale source protection initiative under the Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP). The program aims to enhance the quality and quantity of water while promoting sustainable livelihoods for the surrounding communities. From July 29th to […]
COULD THE STC SHAKE-UP SIGNAL A TURNING POINT FOR AFRICA’S WATER SECTOR?
The recently concluded meetings of the African Water and Sanitation Association’s (AfWASA) Strategic and Technological Council (STC) Conference & Exhibitions 2025 in Malawi certainly set the bar high. From the overwhelmingly impressive attendance by representatives from 22 African countries to Malawi’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon. Abida Sidik Mia, calling for urgent, coordinated action, […]
NWSC’S EVELYN MUKAJUSI JOINS THE CONTINENTAL EXPERT GROUP ON RURAL AND PERI-URBAN WATER SUPPLY
During the 95th Strategic and Technological Council (STC) Conference of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA), a new Specialist Group was formally constituted to address one of the continent’s most pressing challenges, drinking water supply in rural and peri-urban areas. Among those selected for this high-level team is Uganda’s Evelyn Mukajusi, Branch Manager of […]
NWSC’S DR. ROSE KAGGWA PUSHES FOR INCLUSIVE WATER SECTOR REFORM IN AFRICA
On the sidelines of the 95th Sectoral Technical Committee (STC) meetings in Lilongwe, Dr Rose Christine Kaggwa, Senior Vice President of the International Water Association (IWA), Senior Director Business and Scientific Directorate (SD-BSS) of the National Water & Sewerage Corporation (NWSC-Uganda), and one of Africa’s foremost voices in inclusive water and sanitation governance, held a […]
AFRICA UNITES IN LILONGWE TO CHART BOLD COURSE FOR WATER SECURITY
Representatives from 22 African countries have gathered in Malawi’s capital for the opening of the 95th Strategic and Technological Council (STC) Conference and Exhibition under the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). Hosted by the Government of Malawi and the Lilongwe Water Board, the four-day congress is running under the theme “Green Economy and Climate […]
IUIU AND NWSC SET A NEW STANDARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION SUPPORT
The Islamic University of Uganda (IUIU)—Mbale Campus has taken a major step forward in reshaping technical education in Eastern Uganda with the official handover of its newly constructed Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The facility, now fully equipped with modern water and sewerage services, was commissioned on Monday in a ceremony led by Dr Eng […]
NWSC MBALE OVERCOMES STORM DISRUPTION TO RESUME WATER PRODUCTION
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC)—Mbale Area technical team swiftly took action to restore operations after heavy, disruptive rains overwhelmed both Nabuyonga and Nabijjo raw water intakes. The rains, which fell on the night of July 19th, led to severe siltation, blockages within the intake structures, and localised damage to key fittings, significantly impacted […]