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Uganda Water Utility Plans Expansion to 35 More Towns

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation is preparing to extend services following positive assessment by the French government, which has backed previous infrastructure projects across the country.

A modern water treatment facility with pipes and reservoirs, representative of urban water infrastructure projects in East Africa.
A modern water treatment facility with pipes and reservoirs, representative of urban water infrastructure projects in East Africa. Photo by Amine KM on Pexels

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in Uganda intends to bring piped water and sewerage services to 35 additional towns, building on its record of operational improvements.

French Ambassador to Uganda Virginie Leroy praised the corporation for its technical efficiency and dedication to service delivery. The diplomat made the comments during a visit to the utility's headquarters in the Nakasero neighbourhood of Kampala.

The ambassador met with NWSC Managing Director Dr Silver Mugisha. Discussions focused on reviewing the corporation's performance and ongoing cooperation with French partners.

France has previously supported several water and sanitation initiatives in Uganda. These projects have helped expand access to clean water in both urban and rural areas of the East African nation.

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in Uganda intends to bring piped water and sewerage services to 35 additional towns, building on its record of operational improvements.
Kwame Osei · The African Herald

Uganda's NWSC operates as a government-owned parastatal body. It is responsible for water supply and sewerage services in major towns and cities, serving millions of customers nationwide.

The corporation has steadily increased its coverage over the past two decades. Its efforts align with national goals to improve public health and living standards through better access to safe water and sanitation.

The French government's continued engagement reflects broader international interest in supporting Uganda's infrastructure development. Such partnerships have proven instrumental in funding and technical assistance for water projects.

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With the planned expansion, NWSC aims to reach more communities currently without reliable services. The initiative forms part of longer-term strategies to strengthen the country's water sector.

Based on reporting by The Independent UG.

بالعربية

تعتزم مؤسسة المياه والصرف الصحي الوطنية (NWSC) في أوغندا إيصال خدمات المياه المنقولة بالأنابيب والصرف الصحي إلى 35 مدينة إضافية، مستفيدة من سجلها في التحسينات التشغيلية.

أثنت السفيرة الفرنسية لدى أوغندا فيرجيني ليروي على المؤسسة لكفاءتها الفنية وتفانيها في تقديم الخدمات. أدلت الدبلوماسية بهذه التعليقات خلال زيارة لمقر الجهاز في حي ناكاسيرو في كامبالا.

التقت السفيرة بمدير المؤسسة التنفيذي الدكتور سيلفر موغيشا. ركزت المناقشات على مراجعة أداء المؤسسة والتعاون الجاري مع الشركاء الفرنسيين.

سبق لفرنسا أن دعمت العديد من المبادرات المتعلقة بالمياه والصرف الصحي في أوغندا. ساهمت هذه المشاريع في توسيع الوصول إلى المياه النظيفة في المناطق الحضرية والريفية على حد سواء في هذا البلد الواقع في شرق أفريقيا.

تعمل مؤسسة المياه والصرف الصحي الوطنية في أوغندا كهيئة حكومية مملوكة للدولة. وهي مسؤولة عن خدمات توريد المياه والصرف الصحي في المدن والمناطق الحضرية الكبرى، وتخدم ملايين العملاء في جميع أنحاء البلاد.

زادت المؤسسة تغطيتها تدريجياً على مدى العقدين الماضيين. تتماشى جهودها مع الأهداف الوطنية لتحسين الصحة العامة ومستويات المعيشة من خلال تحسين الوصول إلى المياه الآمنة والصرف الصحي.

يعكس الالتزام المستمر للحكومة الفرنسية الاهتمام الدولي الأوسع بدعم تطوير البنية التحتية في أوغندا. لقد أثبتت مثل هذه الشراكات أهميتها في التمويل والمساعدة الفنية لمشاريع المياه.

مع التوسع المخطط له، تهدف المؤسسة إلى الوصول إلى المزيد من المجتمعات التي تفتقر حالياً إلى خدمات موثوقة. يشكل هذا المبادرة جزءاً من استراتيجيات طويلة الأجل لتعزيز قطاع المياه في البلاد.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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