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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 […]

COULD THE STC SHAKE-UP SIGNAL A TURNING POINT FOR AFRICA’S WATER SECTOR?

The recently concluded meetings of the African Water and Sanitation Association’s (AfWASA) Strategic and Technological Council (STC) Conference & Exhibitions 2025 in Malawi certainly set the bar high. From the overwhelmingly impressive attendance by representatives from 22 African countries to Malawi’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon. Abida Sidik Mia, calling for urgent, coordinated action, […]

NWSC’S EVELYN MUKAJUSI JOINS THE CONTINENTAL EXPERT GROUP ON RURAL AND PERI-URBAN WATER SUPPLY

During the 95th Strategic and Technological Council (STC) Conference of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA), a new Specialist Group was formally constituted to address one of the continent’s most pressing challenges, drinking water supply in rural and peri-urban areas. Among those selected for this high-level team is Uganda’s Evelyn Mukajusi, Branch Manager of […]

NWSC’S DR. ROSE KAGGWA PUSHES FOR INCLUSIVE WATER SECTOR REFORM IN AFRICA

On the sidelines of the 95th Sectoral Technical Committee (STC) meetings in Lilongwe, Dr Rose Christine Kaggwa, Senior Vice President of the International Water Association (IWA), Senior Director Business and Scientific Directorate (SD-BSS) of the National Water & Sewerage Corporation (NWSC-Uganda), and one of Africa’s foremost voices in inclusive water and sanitation governance, held a […]

AFRICA UNITES IN LILONGWE TO CHART BOLD COURSE FOR WATER SECURITY

Representatives from 22 African countries have gathered in Malawi’s capital for the opening of the 95th Strategic and Technological Council (STC) Conference and Exhibition under the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). Hosted by the Government of Malawi and the Lilongwe Water Board, the four-day congress is running under the theme “Green Economy and Climate […]

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 […]

NWSC BUWAMA, NKOZI HOSPITAL DISCUSS WATER SUPPLY STABILISATION & STAFF WELFARE

On July 16th, 2025, the Area Manager for the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) – Buwama Area, Mr Swithin Busingye, hosted the Executive Director of Nkozi Hospital, Mr Criscent Tumuhaise, to discuss stabilising the hospital’s water supply and finalising a proposed medical scheme for NWSC staff. During the engagement, Mr Tumuhaise expressed concern about […]

ENTEBBE WATER NETWORK UNDER REVIEW AS NWSC EYES SYSTEM-WIDE EFFICIENCY

Efforts to ensure consistent water quality and sustainable supply across Entebbe took a step forward on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 as senior technical teams from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) held in-depth discussions on the performance and capacity of the area’s current infrastructure. The engagements, convened by the NWSC’s Deputy Managing Director – […]

KAGERA PROJECT NEARING COMPLETION AS NWSC MOVES TO EXPAND WATER SUPPLY IN WESTERN UGANDA

As the demand for clean water continues to rise across Western and Central Uganda, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is closing in on the completion of the Kagera Water Project, an initiative designed to improve water access in Mbarara City, Lyantonde, Isingiro, and parts of Kiruhura District. The project, valued at Shs200 billion, […]