H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Commissions Lirima gravity water treatment plant to serve over 78,000 people in Manafwa/Namisindwa district
On 3rd February, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commissioned Lirima gravity water supply system in Manafwa District Eastern Uganda.
The water scheme was constructed by the government of Uganda under the Ministry of Water and Environment and funded by the Government of Uganda and the African Development Bank.
In May 2016, the Ministry of Water and Environment handed over the water supply scheme for efficient management to National water and sewerage corporation.
Following the take over, NWSC embarked on aggressive network extensions to serve more people in Manafwa district. Some the interventions done since take over include:-
- 3kms of water mains extension to serve over 226 people in Lwakhakha town centre.
- 10kms of water mains extension to serve over 300 people in Butiru-Nambale
- 2kms of water mains to serve over 200 people in Mufutu-Maresi.
- 1.6kms of water mains from Mufutu to Makenya to serve over 150 people.
- 1km of water mains to serve over 100 people in Buvuma ward.
- Kayunga- 1.5kms
- Namikhoma- 2.5kms
- Butelumani-3kms
- Sikayi-2kms
- Bamayeku- 2kms
- Bukhalungu-1.5kms
- Green Valley- 1.5kms
- Kibayi-3kms
- Namweile- 2kms
In addition over 40 public water points have been installed to serve the following areas:-
- Bumbo town centre- 15 water points
- Serekere- 5 villages
- Bunyuza TC- 15 water points
- Maala Town Center- 02 water points
- Lwakhakha town centre- 1 water point
- Namboko town Center- 2 water points
- Sikhana- 1 water point
NWSC has extended its footprint from 23 towns of operation in 2013 to now over 226 towns. The corporation working with the Ministry of Water and Environment and the government of Uganda recently rolled out a programme #SCAP100 with an aim of extending water to over 12,000 villages in Uganda
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urged the people of Manafwa to protect water sources and the environment.
“The earth is our mother and the environment is the clothing. Every time we destroy the environment, we are unclothing Mother Nature!” he cautioned the residents”
National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) working with the district leadership, NEMA, NFA Uganda Wildlife Authority and other stakeholders have embarked on massive sensitisation of the residents to protect the environment.
“Here are the highlights of the president H.E Kaguta Museveni launching the Lirima gravity water treatment plant to serve over 78,000 people in Manafwa/Namisindwa district. NWSC is mandated to provide clean safe water for all. #Water4All #NWSCWorks. Click here https://youtu.be/mhoWdANXTII
