KAGERA PROJECT HITS MAJOR MILESTONES AS WATER REACHES BIHUNYA RESERVOIR
The Kagera Water Project is making steady progress, with a couple of key breakthroughs achieved this week. This comes after the contractor Sogea-Satom officially handed over staff houses. The units have been allocated to National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) trainees who have been undergoing intensive, hands-on training to prepare for full operation of the […]
HOW A NEW PUMP IS QUENCHING THIRST IN TORORO’S DRY LANDS
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 […]
A LANDMARK STEP TOWARDS ETERNAL OWNERSHIP FOR KARUMA WATER PROJECT INSTALLATIONS
In a significant stride toward cementing its legacy for generations to come, the physical inspection and titling process for the vital Karuma Project installations has commenced, spearheaded by the Area Land Committees of Gulu in a series of critical and collaborative engagements. This pivotal move, unfolding across the districts of Omoro and Oyam, marks the […]
NWSC STRENGTHENS WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES VIA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Delivering safe and reliable water is more than pipes and pumps. It actually requires strong collaboration with communities, local leaders, and government stakeholders as well, something that the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has for a while truly comprehended, which explains why the NWSC Mbale Area employed this approach through a series of engagements […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]