NWSC’S GREEN TREE-VOLUTION CHAPTER 2 IN HIGH GEAR AS KW CADRE STAFF PLANT OVER 400 TREES
Written by Sheila Nabafu The National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s Green Tree-volution is one of the country’s biggest tree planting campaigns aimed at taking corrective measures to aid ecological sustainability and manage natural resources appropriately. The campaign is to see to the planting of at least 10Million trees by 2023 under the theme, “A Tree […]
PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES TO COMMIT TO SUPPORT NWSC’S DRIVE TO PROVIDE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL UGANDANS
In its oversight and legislative role to ensure effective management of Uganda’s environment and natural resources, the Parliamentary Committee for Natural Resources (PCNR) was hosted in the Mbarara area to supervise operations of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation in the region. While carrying out what is expected of them, the committee believed it to […]
NWSC TO IMPROVE WATER AND SANITATION LIVELIHOOD IN ISINGIRO & MBARARA DWELLERS
Written By Raymond Musinguzi In the past 15 years, the towns of Mbarara and Masaka, and neighboring small towns, have not received any major investments in water and sanitation infrastructure, as the investments over time were insufficient to address the locals’ needs. As a result, major sections of the existing infrastructure are now in a dilapidated […]
DEPUTY SPEAKER HAILS NWSC, URGES RESIDENTS TO PROTECT INFRASTRUCTURE
Written By Mwajab Namirembe During the launch of the Rwenkureiju Water Supply Scheme which was supervised by the Ministry of Water and Environment and handed over to National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Thomas Tayebwa hailed NWSC for its impeccable service that has seen elevation of connection to safe water […]
NWSC TO AID IMPROVEMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION SUPPLY IN BUSHENYI & SURROUNDING TOWNS
Written By Mwajab Namirembe In a bid to improve water supply services within the region, the Government of the Republic of Uganda (GoU), through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), as part of her commitment towards increased provision of safe water supply and adequate sanitation to all Ugandans, has committed funds towards the improvement of […]
RAY OF HOPE FOR LYANTONDE TOWN AS THE LYANTONDE WATER SUPPLY PROJECT TAKES SHAPE
Written By Cream Ninsiima A new dawn awaits the people of Lyantonde and the surrounding areas. In the heart of Mburo National Park, on the shores of Lake Kachera, at a landing site called Rukukuru, stands the ongoing composition of the new 5Million litre/day capacity Water Treatment Plant. With the new Plant, the current water supply […]
LUSANGO – KALUNGU RESIDENTS TO START USING PIPED WATER FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
Written By Cream Ninsiima The case of Lusango-Kalungu, is something to write home about. A town that had never had a piped water system is bound to enjoy clean, safe, taped water following NWSC’s takeover of the Town and the ongoing new piped water supply project. The Lusango Project is being executed in two Phases. Phase […]
NWSC SCOOPS ASSET MANAGEMENT AWARD IN AMSTERDAM
During an engagement with Vitens Evides International (VEI) on in Amsterdam, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) was presented with an award of best Asset Management Solutions. The award follows a signed partnership Agreement between NWSC and Dutch Water Operators – Vitens Evides International (VEI) Netherlands in 2018, to engage in a Water Operators’ […]
UGANDA BULK WATER ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS FOR BULK WATER SELLERS
Written by Joy Alobo Professional Associations are important for empowerment and support of particular vocations, interest of individuals engaged and the general public. In that regard, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (NWSC) Central Support Unit and Legal department met Bulk water sellers to discuss the formulation of Uganda Bulk Water Association. According to key […]
NWSC JOINS MoWE IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGN
Written by Sheila Nabafu The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), Mr. Alfred Okot Okidi, once stated that, “Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Environment and Climate Change Programmes contribute substantially to the national socio-economic development and yet are often taken for granted”. It is therefore no wonder that together with his team, Mr. […]