ENSURING WATER QUALITY: REGULATORY STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE
Water quality is of paramount importance for public health, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Regulatory standards and compliance play a crucial role in ensuring that water resources meet established quality benchmarks and are safe for various uses. As a result, the significance of regulatory standards, challenges in compliance, and strategies for ensuring water quality should […]
IMPROVING ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER: THE ROLE OF NWSC
Access to clean water is a fundamental human right essential for health, dignity, and sustainable development. In Uganda, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) plays a crucial role in improving access to clean water for communities across the country. NWSC has been instrumental in expanding water infrastructure to reach underserved communities. Through the construction […]
Dr. Silver Mugisha Shares Success Nuggets with Retired Staff
NWSC Managing Director, Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, has challenged employees to prepare for retirement long before their final day at work, emphasising financial literacy, entrepreneurship, discipline and continuous skills development as essential ingredients for a successful transition from formal employment. Dr. Mugisha made the remarks during a Retirement Meet and Greet organised by the Human […]
NWSC Honours Retired Staff, Celebrates Decades of Dedicated Service
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has honoured 15 retired staff members in recognition of their years of dedicated service to the Corporation, with 11 of the retirees having served for more than 25 years. The former staff members, who retired between January and July 2026, were recognised during a Meet and Greet organised […]
NWSC Strengthens Commercial Operations Through Accountability and Improved Compliance
NWSC commercial and billing teams have been urged to strengthen accountability, improve field monitoring and embrace data-driven operations as part of efforts to address recurring audit findings and enhance service delivery. The call was made by Manager Compliance, Titus Niwamanya, during a presentation at the International Resource Centre (IREC) in Bugolobi, where he highlighted recurring […]
AWASA Advances Operational Priorities To Drive Utility Transformation Across Africa
The African Water and Sanitation Academy (AWASA) has stepped up efforts to operationalise its strategic priorities as it strengthens its foundation as a continental platform for leadership development and utility transformation. During an operational planning working session chaired by Dr. Rose Christine Kaggwa, Executive Director of AWASA, participants reviewed key actions required to move the […]
NWSC’S COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION THROUGH INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
The preservation of our environment has become a shared responsibility, and organizations worldwide are stepping up to the challenge. One such trailblazer is the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), whose proactive approach to engaging with industries is setting a new standard for cleaner discharges and environmental conservation. Under the guidance of the Sewerage Services […]
A CALL TO ACTION TO UNITE AGAINST NON-REVENUE WATER IN KAMPALA
Non-Revenue Water (NRW) remains a persistent challenge plaguing the operational efficiency of the Kampala Water (KW) region, requiring sustained and coordinated efforts to mitigate its impact. The region which still holds the highest percentage of NRW in the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has however sought a number of approaches to address this issue, […]
PROPER DRAIN MAINTENANCE: A KEY TO PREVENTING COSTLY REPAIRS
Improper waste disposal remains a significant issue in many households, where sinks often become unwitting receptacles for a mishmash of substances like hair, food remnants, grease, and hygiene products among them. Such unselective disposal poses a serious risk of clogging drains, necessitating both preventive measures and timely intervention by professional plumbers when needed. To mitigate […]
TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES: THE POWER OF ACCESSIBLE WATER SERVICES
From time immemorial, societies have grappled with various challenges, but at the core of it all lies the issue of social services, with access to clean water taking precedence. Alongside challenges like unemployment and poverty, the availability of clean water stands as a fundamental necessity. In any working environment, access to clean water holds the […]