The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has recorded steady progress under the second phase of the WaterWorX Programme, a global partnership aimed at building stronger utilities and improving access to sustainable water services.
The quarterly review meeting, chaired by Eng. Johnson Amayo, Deputy Managing Director Technical Services, brought together technical teams, managers, and international partners to assess the implementation of the 2025 Annual Action Plan.
According to the presentation shared during the meeting, NWSC has rolled out refresher training for Mapkit in 20 Kampala Water branches and completed its integration with customer management systems. Work is also ongoing to expand ArcGIS applications, with additional training in spatial analytics and utility networks scheduled before the end of the year.
On Non Revenue Water, staff reported that the Bulenga pilot district metered area is 70 percent complete, while a smart metering study for large consumers is underway. New solar-powered boreholes have also been commissioned under the groundwater and energy optimization programme, supported by the introduction of a Borehole Remote Operation and Monitoring System.
The review further highlighted progress on investment mobilization for key infrastructure, including feasibility studies for faecal sludge management in Kampala, and knowledge sharing activities for the Ministry of Water and Environment and regional umbrella organizations.
Chairing the session, Eng. Amayo applauded the commitment of staff and partners in driving forward innovations that are reshaping Uganda’s water sector. “Through collaboration and innovation, NWSC is not only strengthening its systems but also setting an example for peer utilities across Africa,” he said.
Dr. Rose Kaggwa, Senior Director of Business and Scientific Services, also commended the teams for their dedication, noting that knowledge transfer and capacity building remain central to the programme’s success. She emphasized the importance of partnerships, saying they have been critical in aligning technical expertise with Uganda’s long term water sector goals.
The meeting underscored the need to sustain momentum and scale up pilots into fully integrated systems by 2026, when NWSC is expected to take on full operational and licensing responsibilities.
The WaterWorX Programme, implemented with Dutch partner VEI and other stakeholders, continues to play a vital role in enhancing service delivery and building resilient utilities across Uganda.
