The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), in partnership with the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has commissioned the Mijwala, Mitima, and Lugusulu Solar-Powered Water Supply Schemes in Sembabule District, marking another milestone in Government’s commitment to expanding access to safe and reliable water services in rural communities.
The newly commissioned schemes were financed by the Export Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) in collaboration with the Government of Uganda under the Support to Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project, which targets sub counties with safe water coverage below 50 percent.
The commissioning followed a successful joint technical inspection conducted by officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment, NWSC, Sembabule District Local Government, the project contractor, M/s Shakti Pumps India Ltd, political leaders, and other stakeholders to verify that the completed infrastructure met the required technical and contractual standards before handover.
Once operational, the three water supply schemes will provide safe and reliable water to an estimated 62,049 people across 54 villages in 12 parishes within Mijwala, Mitima, and Lugusulu sub counties, significantly reducing the distance communities travel to access clean water.
The project comprises approximately 180 kilometres of transmission and distribution pipelines, two elevated 100 cubic metre steel reservoirs, solar powered pumping systems, booster pumps, chlorine dosing units, pump houses, guard houses, chain link fencing, and other supporting infrastructure. It also includes 90 household service connections and 21 public standposts, improving access for homes, institutions, and surrounding communities.
The Mijwala Water Supply Scheme serves communities in Kanoni, Nsoga, Kidokolo, and Lwabaana parishes through an 8.5 kilometre transmission line, a 60.5 kilometre distribution network, one elevated reservoir, 39 solar panels, 36 service connections, and six public standposts.
The Mitima Water Supply Scheme comprises a 68 kilometre distribution network, 30 service connections, and five public standposts, benefiting communities in Mitima, Lwentale, and Kyebando parishes.
The Lugusulu Water Supply Scheme features a 38.5 kilometre transmission and distribution network, one elevated reservoir, 30 solar panels, 30 service connections, and four public standposts, serving communities in Kairasya, Mbuya, Mussi, Kabarekeera, and Mwitsi parishes.
The commissioning of the three solar-powered schemes is expected to improve public health, strengthen sanitation and hygiene, support local livelihoods, and stimulate socio economic development by providing thousands of residents with sustainable access to safe and clean water.
