NWSC’S NALUKOLONGO FSTP PROJECT’S PERFORMANCE UNDERGOES ASSESSMENT
A delegation from KfW, Fitchner, Hebei Construction Group Co. Ltd, and the National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (NWSC) Planning and Capital Development (P&CD) team, led by Senior Director Mr Paddy Twesigye, visited the Nalukolongo Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant to assess progress on ongoing works. The visit commenced with a guided tour of the facility, conducted by […]
ARUA EMBACKS ON A JOURNEY OF CLIMATE RESILIENT GROWTH
In Uganda, the West Nile region known for its generosity in hosting refugees, a significant step was taken to improve living conditions for all. Key partners gathered to launch a transformative project financed by KFW, the European Union, and the Government of Uganda through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). The initiative aimed to […]
SIGNS €22.6M GRANT AGREEMENT WITH GERMANY AND EU TO IMPROVE WATER AND SANITATION IN ARUA
The Government of Uganda, through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has signed a Grant and Project Implementation Agreement for a five-year project designed to improve water, sanitation, and urban infrastructure for refugees and host communities in Northern Uganda. The €22.6 million project, titled “Climate Resilience and Water Infrastructure for Refugees and Host Communities in […]
THE REALITY OF INTERMITTENT SUPPLY AND NWSC’S FIGHT FOR RELIABLE SUPPLY
Contrary to belief, intermittent water supply is not a failure in utility management, but rather a response. A survival tactic, if you please. In technical terms, it means water is not available 24 hours a day, and instead follows a schedule to ensure limited resources are stretched across entire communities. It is not ideal, but […]
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 […]