Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A planned shutdown of the power station at Ggaba on Friday will affect water supply to many parts of Kampala. “The Management of National Water and Sewerage Corporation wishes to inform its valued customers and the general public that there will be interruptions in …
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Toronto, Canada | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha is the latest recepient of the Outstanding Contribution to Water Management & Science award by the International Water Association (IWA). He has won it jointly with India’s G. Mathi Vathanan. Presenting the award for practice to Dr. Mugisha ahead at the …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The administration of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) and the electricity distributor Umeme are embroiled in a dispute over the recurring water issue in Luwero Town Council, Luwero District. By Sunday afternoon, households connected to the NWSC system had endured four days …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, flagged off a feasibility study in its bid to improve the water supply and sanitation situation in three cities including Fort Portal, Hoima, and Lira. The project will also bolster water supply in …
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Katosi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has asked Parliament to support their request for sh421.9 billion to facilitate the expansion of water supply to households in the Kampala Metropolitan Area. Engineer Silver Mugisha, the NWSC Managing Director, made the request in a meeting …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Water consumers in Luwero Town Council in Luwero District, are currently facing a dire situation as they enter a full week with dry taps. The development has triggered a significant challenge for residents and businesses alike, as they struggle to find water for various …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation-NWSC has earmarked 250 million Shillings to boost its supply capacity in Masaka District. Engineer Jackson Nimusiima, the NWSC zonal Manager for Masaka said they are undertaking a project that will enable them to expand their network, to address the current …
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Dr. Mugisha sets agenda for new term as continental conference reaffirms commitment to achieving universal access to water and sanitation Abidjan, Ivory Coast | THE INDEPENDENT | The 21st African Water Association International Congress and Exhibition, and the 7th Faecal Sludge Management Conference has closed in the Ivorian commercial capital, …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a new water pump station in Kasese municipality is nearing completion, according to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation. Once completed, the new water pump station at River Kyanzutsu will increase the water supply to Kilembe Treatment Plant and boost the water …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Water supplyto Mukono, Seeta, Parts of Namugongo, Kyaliwajjala, Kira, Nsasa, Bulindo, Sonde, parts of Mutungo, Bukoto, Naguru and Ntinda will from 6am to 7pm today be affected by work at the Katosi water plant. “The Management of National Water and Sewerage Corporation wishes to …
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