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  • NWSC continues illegal water connection onslaught

    NWSC continues illegal water connection onslaught

    National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) ground team has continued its operation on illegal water connection crack down. Today the team invaded Bukasa-Muyenga and grabbed a number of posh homes that were illegally connected.

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    The ongoing crackdown has seen the water body grab several homes illegally using their water. NWSC Managing Director Dr. Silver Mugisha said the crackdown will go on till the whole is cleared of illegal water connection usage. Illegal water connection hinders and delay clean water supply.

    NWSC ground staff checking out illegal connection at this posh home in Bukasa-Muyenga
    NWSC ground staff checking out illegal water connection at this posh home in Bukasa-Muyenga

    “Happening now: Our team is unearthing illegal water connections at this posh mansion in Bukasa-Muyenga. Customers who steal water deny many deserving customers a right to safe clean water. Customers who pay bills promptly have helped us extend safe water to over 169 towns. Say No To Illegal Water Use, Blow The Whistle,” A post read on NWSC Facebook page.

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  • NWSC, Green Hill Academy in sanitation drive

    NWSC, Green Hill Academy in sanitation drive

    National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) on Saturday joined Green Hill Academy school water and sanitation club for a community sensitization and cleaning exercise in Central Zone Wabigalo Parish-Kibuli.

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    “Children are often victims of waterborne diseases and poor sanitation. Inculcating safe water use, sanitation and hygiene promotion will guarantee us a brighter citizenship in Uganda,”NWSC.

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    NWSC has of recent been involved in hygiene and sanitation drive as a way of promoting clean and safe water environment. As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the water body is partnering with several schools across the country to promote clean environment.

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  • NWSC disconnects Rich Gang boss Ivan Semwanga over illegal water use

    NWSC disconnects Rich Gang boss Ivan Semwanga over illegal water use

    Rich Gang boss Ivan Semwanga is in trouble with National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) after he was found to be using water illegally.

    NWSC engineer disconnects Ivan's home after it was illegally connected
    NWSC engineer disconnects Ivan’s home after it was illegally connected

    Ground staffs of the water body have discovered Ivan’s house in Munyonyo illegally connected to the water and he has been illegally using it for several years. The news was revealed on the water body’s social media pages as they posted pictures of the posh home and his posh cars as Water engineers entered to disconnect and apprehend the tycoon.

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    “Our team is unearthing a illegal water connection at this posh house. Customers who steal water deny many deserving customers a right to safe clean water. Customers who pay bills promptly have helped us extend safe water to over 159 towns.  Say No To Illegal Water Use, Blow The Whistle,” NWSC posted. We are yet to establish what NWSC has decided on Ivan’s water illegal connection case.

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  • MPs visit NWSC Shs 66bn Arua Water project

    MPs visit NWSC Shs 66bn Arua Water project

    Members of Parliament (MPs) from Parliamentary Committee on Statutory Authorities and State Enterprise (COSASE) on Friday visited and assessed National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) ongoing works on Shs 66 billion Arua Water and Sanitation Project. The MPs praised the work done so far at the site and were happy with NWSC in its effort to provide clean and safe water to every Ugandan.

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    The project when complete will serve over 600,000 people in Arua with the first ever sewerage treatment plan in the region.

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    Giving feedback, the MPs appreciated the NWSC state holder management model. “We are happy that NWSC is working with Arua area leaders and the people of Arua. Working together is the way to go,” Hon Kasibante Moses.

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    The project will be completed by the end of 2017. The COSASE committee members planted trees around Giligili water reservoir to make the environment greener.

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  • NWSC MD inspects ongoing works at Ggaba Treatment Plant

    NWSC MD inspects ongoing works at Ggaba Treatment Plant

    The Managing Director of National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha yesterday visited Ggaba water treatment plant for a progress update on the ongoing refurbishment works ahead of the much anticipated project launch.

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    The project is slated to add 50 million litres of water aimed at meeting the ever growing demand for clean safe water. Upon completion, 8 million litres of water will be pumped to Namasuba to boost the supply in that area as well.

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    Millions of Ugandans stand to benefit from this project that will be launched very soon. Mugisha praised the work done at the plant so far and assured Ugandans that of clean safe water.

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  • NWSC, Greenhill Academy plant 2000 trees

    NWSC, Greenhill Academy plant 2000 trees

    As part of its corporate social responsibility, National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) joined Greenhill Academy school water and sanitation club over the weekend, to plant over 2000 trees and clean water sources at Tommi village Buloba.

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    The activity is part of the ongoing school water and sanitation club activities in various schools across the country. This is part of an initiative by NWSC to make our environment greener.

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    Children are too important to be ignored in the message and activities of environmental protection. Plant A tree and Save A life. Big up to NWSC and Greenhill Academy.

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  • National Water and Sewerage Corporation expands Arua plant capacity

    National Water and Sewerage Corporation expands Arua plant capacity

    National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is expanding the capacity of Arua Plant from 4m daily supply to 12m.

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    This is aimed at meeting the supply demand for the people of Arua as the national water body continues its aim to avail clean and safe water to every Ugandan. The expansion works are Ongoing and is expected to be complete soon.

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    “We are expanding Arua water treatment plant from 4 million litres water production capacity per day to 12 million litres of safe clean water per day to improve the lives of our people in Arua,” NWSC said.

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  • NWSC nabs 30 homes in illegal water connection crackdown in Namugongo and Najjera

    NWSC nabs 30 homes in illegal water connection crackdown in Namugongo and Najjera

    There was shock in Namugongo and Najjera as National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) today nabbed 30 homes in illegal water connection crack down.

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    The water body has been carrying a crackdown of illegal water usage in areas of Ntinda, Najjera, Namugongo and surroundings. This saw them nab over 30 homes with illegal water connection.

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    “Today, we nabbed over 30 homes with illegal water connections in Najjera-Namugongo. Customers who steal water deny many deserving Ugandans a right to clean safe water. Say no to illegal water theft. #BlowTheWhistle,” a message from NWSC read. Here are some of the pictures from today’s operation.

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  • NWSC intensifies crack down on illegal water connection

    NWSC intensifies crack down on illegal water connection

    National Water body The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has intensified its campaign to crack down on illegal water users.

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    Today the body’s ground staff spent the whole day in Ministers’ Village Ntinda hunting down illegal water users. The campaign is ongoing and will cover every part of the country and is aimed at achieving zero illegal water usage.

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    Those with illegal connections have been urged to desist from the practice by the NWSC or else the law will take its course on them.

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    “Ongoing Massive crack down on illegal water users in Ntinda-Ministers village. Customers who steal water deny many deserving Ugandans a right to safe clean water. Say No To Water Theft,” NWSC.

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  • NWSC MD scoops European Quality Award

    NWSC MD scoops European Quality Award

    The Managing Director National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Dr.Eng Silver Mugisha has been recognized for his exemplary leadership style and transformations at the corporation.

    Dr. Silver Mugisha was awarded with this award

    Dr. Silver Mugisha was awarded with this award

    This was during the achievements 2016 award ceremony held at the institute of Directors London UK last week. Representing NWSC, the Vice chairperson of the Board Mrs Ruth Kanyaruju and Director Finance and accounts Mrs Sylvia Alinaitwe received the European Quality Award on behalf of the managing director and the corporation.

    NWSC MD Dr. Silver Mugisha was awarded last week

    NWSC MD Dr. Silver Mugisha was awarded last week

    Silver Mugisha has been instrumental in increasing water access to most areas in both Urban and rural homesteads.