KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Kitgum Branch faces a significant challenge in recovering UGX 700 million in unpaid water bills accumulated over the past five years. Tonny Ojom, the Technical Supervisor at NWSC Kitgum Branch, revealed that despite numerous strategies aimed at …
Read More »Kitgum NWSC branch fails to recover sh700 million unpaid water bills
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Kitgum Branch faces a significant challenge in recovering sh700 million in unpaid water bills accumulated over the past five years. Tonny Ojom, the Technical Supervisor at NWSC Kitgum Branch, revealed that despite numerous strategies aimed at encouraging …
Read More »Report: Security, water most discussed topics at community meetings
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans who attend village meetings widely discuss security matters, according to a report by Twaweza, an East African-wide organization that tracks citizens’ opinions and experiences on different issues. The report based on 2,741 respondents reveals that among those who report attending village meetings, four out …
Read More »Gulu to extend piped water scheme to over 1,000 residents
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu district water department has revealed plans to extend the piped water scheme to over 1,000 residents in Awach Sub County. The extension of the pipe water scheme will be funded at 144 million shillings under the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfer Programme, UGIFT in …
Read More »Gauteng faces severe water shortage
SPECIAL REPORT | Melody Chironda – ALL AFRICA | Gauteng is grappling with a serious water crisis, with Rand Water warning that the province’s water reserves could soon be depleted, reports SABC News. The No Drop report reveals that 33% of the water losses are due to widespread leaks, illegal connections, and uncontrolled …
Read More »D-DAY: Egypt and Sudan dismiss new River Nile agreement
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | Egypt and Sudan have rejected the recently ratified agreement on The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework (CFA) which was expected to come into force today, 13th October 2024. The Agreement aimed to among many initiatives, establish the Nile River Basin Commission to succeed …
Read More »14,000 villages lacking access to safe water, ministry discloses
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has disclosed that 14,000 out of Uganda’s 70,626 villages still lack access to clean and safe water. This was revealed by Eng. Dr. Joseph Oriono Eyatu, Commissioner of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department, during the 1st Presidential …
Read More »Two Arua villages get shs1.2 billion water project
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Ajia and Vurra sub-counties in Arua district can now look forward to a consistent supply of clean water, as construction begins on a 1.2 billion Shillings mini solar-powered water project. This project, funded by UK Export Finance and implemented by the Ministry of …
Read More »NWSC announces planned power shutdown at Ggaba Water Works
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 …
Read More »Willingness to pay for water
By adopting market-based approaches, organisations can create new water markets that provide essential services COMMENT | MATT HANGEN | Willingness to pay, or WTP, refers to the maximum amount an individual is willing to spend to procure a good or service. In the context of water, it is influenced by several …
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