KAMPALA WATER ENGINEERS AND MANAGERS, TO ELEVATE FIGHT AGAINST NON-REVENUE WATER
Written by Patrick Etiang Kampala Water (KW) has registered significant progress over the years. The services have improved, more customers are being served and the infrastructure base has been revamped and expanded. Despite these achievements, the KW region is terribly faced with Non-Revenue Water (“water that is supplied into the distribution system but is not […]
NWSC TO BOOST WATER SUPPLY IN KYANKWANZI, BUSHENYI, KALUNGU, GULU AND ISINGIRO DISTRICTS
Written by John Fisher Sekabira National water and sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has signed 5 Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) flagship projects to boost water supply for the districts of Gulu, Kyankwanzi, Kalungu, Bushenyi and Isingiro. As part of its continuous mandate, NWSC continues to implement a wide range of WATSAN infrastructure development projects within its 263 […]
KNOWLEDGE SHARING: MINISTRY OF HEALTH SPOKESPERSON VISITS NWSC
Written by John Fisher Sekabira A team from the Ministry of Health led by the Ministry of Health Spokesperson Mr. Emmanuel Ainebyona on 03.08.2022 paid courtesy visit to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (NWSC) Digital Media Hub at the corporation’s International Resource Center (IREC). The visit was compelled by a recommendation from the Minister […]
NWSC TO ADDRESS THE JOKELLO, BUKOMERO WATER SCARCITY PROBLEM
Written by Faith Anne Mpande Following several outcries from the leaders and the general public to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation to save the water-stressed Jokello, the NWSC Kapeeka team together with the HQ team on 28th July 2022, visited Jokello to profile it for a water extension. With the freshly completed water supply […]
KISOGA TOWN COUNCIL AND THE FISHING COMMUNITIES TO BENEFIT FROM THE KATOSI PROJECT
Written by Patrick Etiang Kisoga community and Katosi fishing communities are to finally benefit from the Katosi project, given the ongoing Kisoga network extensions. Pipe laying and network charging from Nsumba reservoirs to the respective areas will be complete by September 2022. Beneficiary villages include; Kagulu, Kikoona, Kalengela A, Kalengela B, Kikuuta, Ngombere, Buwujja, Mbeya, […]
MINISTER JANET MUSEVENI REAPPOINTS NWSC’S SILVER MUGISHA UBTEB BOARD CHAIRMAN
Written by John Fisher Sekabira The Hon. Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataaha Museveni has reappointed National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) MD Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha for a second term, as the new Board Chairperson of the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB), for a period of 3 years. (2022- 2025) The […]
SOROTI WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE TO BOOST SUPPLY IN THE AREA
Written by Doreen Kapsulel Soroti water treatment plant was rehabilitated in 2006 with a 15-year design horizon which can no longer meet the current demand as the population and supply area has grown to include Amuria, Kaberamaido and surrounding areas. However, the plant will soon be upgraded to a capacity of 10000 cubics per day […]
THE BATTLE AGAINST RAMPANT WATER METER THEFTS IN TORORO AREA
Written by Arima Isa Chances of waking up to a gurgling and spurting sound of water issuing from vandalized water pipes are worryingly high in Tororo, as thieves have developed a new- found appetite for water meters. With total awareness of the vice, the National Water and Sewerage team in Tororo headed by the Security […]
NWSC MOVES TO BOOST SUPPLY RELIABILITY IN MBALE
Written by Doreen Kapsulel In a bid to improve Supply reliability and stability in Mbale City, the HQ Project and Capacity Development (P&CD) team by the SMIP&D Eng. Denis Taremwa together with Eng. Brenda Owomugisha and Brendah Ninsiima visited Mbale Area with the aim of assessing the possible relocation of Bugiboni water treatment plant which […]
LYANTONDE AND KIRUHURA DISTRICTS TO GET NEW WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Written by Fisher Sekabira The Government of Uganda through National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has secured funding worth UGX15.1billion to implement a new water supply system across the districts of Lyantonde and Kiruhura by December 2022. The Water Supply Project is majorly aimed at ensuring the provision of good quality drinking water to the water […]