YWP-UGANDA JOINS CLIMATE AWARENESS MARATHON
The Uganda Chapter of Young Water Professionals (YWP), led by the president, Ms Evelyne Mukajusi, took part in the 5th edition of “Running for Climate,” a national event aimed at raising awareness on environmental protection and the importance of tree planting. Held at the National Council of Sports Hockey Grounds in Lugogo and organised by […]
LAND ENGAGEMENTS UNDERWAY FOR KITGUM WATER SUPPLY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Progress continues on the Kitgum Water Supply Improvement Project, with stakeholder engagements and land boundary surveys taking centre stage this week. A team from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Head Office is currently on the ground in Kitgum to carry out key preliminary activities, particularly around land acquisition for the proposed intake site […]
REVISED FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR KIRYANDONGO REFUGEE SETTLEMENT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM UNVEILED
The latest feasibility study for improving water supply in the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement was presented by MEIR Engineering and Research Limited during a high-level meeting at UNICEF offices in Mbuya on June 27th, 2025. The session drew participants from UNHCR, UNICEF, the Office of the Prime Minister, Lutheran World Federation (LWF), ECHO, the Ministry of […]
NWSC, STAKEHOLDERS CONVENE IN MOYO TO CHART TRACHOMA TRANSITION PLAN
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), health experts, and government officials have convened in Moyo District for a two-day Trachoma Transition Planning Meeting aimed at strengthening collaborative efforts to eliminate the disease in high-risk communities. The meeting, which kicked off today, June 26th, 2025, is organised by the Ministry of Health’s Vector-Borne and Neglected […]
NWSC ADVANCES CLIMATE RESILIENCE WITH LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT IN MBALE’S VULNERABLE CATCHMENTS
In a drive to support climate-affected communities and improve household incomes, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Mbale Area has handed over beekeeping equipment to residents of Miale Cell in Muyanda Ward, Industrial City Division as part of the World Bank-funded Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP), which promotes sustainable use of water […]
UGANDA AND ZAMBIA UTILITIES PARTNER TO BUILD STRONGER WATER SECTOR LEADERSHIP
Nkana Water and Sanitation Company (NWSC-Z), in partnership with Uganda’s National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), is hosting a four-day hybrid operations training from June 17th to 20th, 2025. The initiative is part of the EU-funded Water Operators’ Partnerships (WOP) project titled “Strengthening Equitable Water and Sanitation Services Provision in Nkana Water (SEWATSAN)”, and is […]
WATER RETURNS TO BUGIRI AS BUSOWA PROJECT REGISTERS MAJOR PROGRESS
Residents of Bugiri Municipality can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the long-awaited Busowa–Bugiri Water Supply Project begins to deliver results. For the first time in over a year, some communities that had been grappling with prolonged dry spells are now receiving water, with improved pressure and reduced rationing reported across several zones. Implemented […]
KAMPALA SANITATION PROJECT MOVES INTO DESIGN PHASE WITH STRONG STAKEHOLDER BACKING
Efforts to curb the discharge of untreated wastewater into the environment, especially into Lake Victoria, are taking shape through the Kampala Sanitation Infrastructure Project – South East Luzira Catchment Area (SOLCA). Spearheaded under the Lake Victoria Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Programme, the project is co-funded by the European Union and the Government of Germany […]
NWSC MAKES A STRONG CASE FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AT MUSEVENOMICS CONFERENCE
At a time when Uganda’s economic resilience is under growing scrutiny, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) used the Musevenomics Conference to confirm the essential role of water infrastructure in driving inclusive growth and industrial transformation. Held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala from May 29th to 30th, the high-level forum brought together economists, policymakers, […]
NWSC MOVES TO STRENGTHEN SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT AND URBAN SANITATION
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has initiated a renewed strategy to tackle longstanding sewerage challenges and improve sanitation services across the country. In a strategic meeting convened by the Sewerage Services Directorate, technical and regional leaders came together to align on actionable steps following a critical audit conducted in November 2024. Chaired by […]