KW AND HFHU JOIN FORCES TO TRANSFORM WATER ACCESS IN THE URBAN PRO-POOR BRANCH

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Kampala Water (KW) and Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU) are forging a strategic partnership aimed at improving water access in the informal settlements of Kamwokya as a means to address water and sanitation challenges in the greater Kampala Urban Pro Poor jurisdiction, as part of Habitat for Humanity Uganda’s commitment to providing affordable and safe housing as well as KW’s commitment to sustainably and equitably provide cost effective, quality water, and enhancing stakeholder trust. In a recent meeting involving key officials from KW and HFHU, discussions revolved around the partnership and the potential signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) and HFHU.

The discussions explored the necessity of precisely defining affordability of water services, taking into account challenges such as distance, household coverage, and price variations between prepaid meters and Public Stand Pipes (PSPs).
During the meeting, there was a keen focus on addressing the specific needs of communities in informal settlements. The HFHU representative highlighted findings from a study, revealing that a significant number of individuals who initially benefited from housing projects in rural areas have migrated to Kampala in search of better incomes. This migration emphasizes the critical importance of ensuring equal distribution of essential services, including water, to meet the evolving needs of these urban communities.

It is without a doubt that the collaboration between KW and HFHU is poised to make a lasting impact on improving water and sanitation services in Kamwokya, and other Kampala Urban Pro-Poor areas as this partnership aims to contribute to the well-being and livelihoods of residents in the Urban Pro Poor Branch.

As this transformative alliance takes shape, it signifies a commitment to creating positive change and addressing the pressing challenges faced by informal settlements. The potential signing of the MoU between NWSC and HFHU will be a concrete step towards realizing the shared goal of enhancing access to vital services for the benefit of the community.