The Government of Uganda, through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), is implementing the Kanungu Water Supply Improvement Project.
The project aims to increase safe water production by at least 2 million litres per day, strengthen transmission and storage, and expand the network serving Kihihi and surrounding communities in Kanungu District.
Construction will run for 18 months from 27 February 2026, followed by a 12-month defects liability period.
Project components.
– Matanda–Kihihi: a new spring source of at least 1 million litres per day, a pump station, about 13.3 km of pumping main and a 200,000-litre elevated reservoir
– Mpangango/Katete–Kihihi: source upgrade from 1 million to 2 million litres per day, a pump station, about 5.5 km of pumping main and 12.6 km of gravity main
– Kihanda: about 7.2 km of gravity pipeline and associated works
– Distribution improvements in Butogota, Kihanda and selected parts of the network.
Progress.
Overall progress stands at 33%, driven mainly by pipework, which is at 50%. About 25 km of the 40 km of pipes have been laid. The break pressure tank along the Katete–Kihihi line has been completed. Concrete works at the Matanda spring source are ongoing. Power extensions to both the Matanda and Mpangango spring sources have been completed. The contractor has been advised to start and accelerate works at the Mpangango spring source.
Expected community benefits.
– Reliable clean water for households, schools, health facilities, businesses and tourism
– Less reliance on unsafe sources, leading to better public health and hygiene
– Support for local economic activity and household welfare.
