HOW WATER IS A WOMAN’S ISSUE?
Water or more precisely, the water crisis has been contextualized as a political, economic, health and in this article, as a woman’s issue. If you went to primary school in Africa, it is likely that you have participated in the divisive class debate that is, “Water is better than fire.” The proposition to this debate […]
NWSC CHANGING THE SANITATION LANDSCAPE IN GULU CITY AMID BOOMING SALE OF MANURE
More than 90% of Gulu’s population does not have access to the sewerage network and is dependent on on-site sanitation systems like septic tanks. In the best cases, the faecal sludge from these septic tanks is regularly emptied and safely disposed such that it does not contaminate the environment. However, more often, the collected faecal […]
RWENJOJO TO JOIN CLEAN WATER BENEFICIARIES
National Water and Sewerage Corporation remains committed to providing clean and safe water to her customers. Rwenjojo, a water stressed area under Kakoni-Kyamuhunga subcounty in Bushenyi District, will soon enjoy NWSC services, as water will be brought closer to their homes. This comes after the team on ground reported the completion of the 3km pipe […]
PIPE VANDALS IN MPIGI, FINALLY NABBED
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation prides itself in ensuring a great service to all Ugandans. This service is however stalled when individuals choose to vandilise the very equipment bound to ensure water supply stability to the people and in a way hindered progress in the fight against Non-Revenue Water. Against this, the corporation has […]
NWSC IMPROVING KAMPALA SANITATION STATUS
In the recent years, Uganda’s Economy has undergone rapid growth and transformation and as such, resulted into rapid urbanisation across major towns in the Country. This has in turn increased demand for infrastructure for water and sewerage services within the country’s major urban centres. The increased demand for water and sewerage has also increased pressure […]
WATER PRODUCTION AND QUALITY CHALLENGES IN LWENGO TO END SOON
National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has embarked on the process of improving water production and quality in the Lwengo supply area. This intervention is targeting the towns of Kinoni, Mbirizi, Kyazanga and Katovu, together with all the surrounding areas. Currently, the water supplied to these towns is characterized by very high iron and hardness […]
NWSC COMMISSIONS AND HANDS OVER SANITATION FACILITIES TO NEBBI MUNICIPALITY
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation through Nebbi Area on 17th November 2021 amidst excitement and joy of both the Municipal community and District leadership, handed over two (2) newly constructed water-born toilets to the District administration for further Management. This is in fulfilment of the NWSC Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the NWSC Managing […]
KANUNGU DISTRICT LEADERSHIP CONTRIBUTES TO NWSC’S PROMISE OF WATER FOR ALL
The Kanungu District local leadership led by the Resident District Commissioner gave National Water and Sewerage Corporation-Kanungu, 8-Kilometers of extensions in Nyakinoni Sub County intended for five (5) villages namely; Nyakihita, Nyakayaga, Mpangango, Kasoro and Kanyambiho. Each village is to get 2 Public Stand Pipes therefore, a total of 10 Public Stand Pipes will be […]
PROTECTION OF NABUJUZZI WATER SOURCE, TAKING SHAPE
Conserving the environment while providing quality water and sewerage services is vital to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s operations. The corporation continues to indulge in environmental conservation and water source protection, which explains its involvement in the Nabajuzzi Water Source. In reference to a previous meeting held between the Masaka Area General Manager, Eng. […]
NWSC LYANTONDE AREA LAUDED FOR GOOD COOPERATION WITH THE LOCAL LEADERSHIP
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation-Lyantonde Area, hosted the State Minister for Water & Environment and, District Woman Member of Parliament for Kalungu, Hon. Aisha Sekindi who was left very astonished and impressed by the strong rapport between the NWSC team and local leaders let alone, other stakeholders. Warmly received at NWSC office by the […]