Uganda: Lyantonde Residents Struggle for Water As Dry Season Deepens

Residents across parts of Lyantonde District are grappling with acute water shortages as the dry season intensifies, with communities reporting long distances travelled to access… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Approves Shs710 Billion Loan to Expand Solar Irrigation for Coffee Farmers

Parliament has approved a proposal to borrow up to €168.98 million (about Shs710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Approves Shs710bn Loan for Solar-Powered Irrigation Project

Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to €168.98 million (approximately Shs 710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered… Read more »

Uganda: Kabale Residents Demand Urgent Fix to Sewer Overflow On Makanga Road

Residents and business operators along Makanga Road in Kabale Municipality have called on the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to urgently repair a sewer line… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Enforces Rainwater Harvesting to Curb Storm Water Runoff

Kasese Municipality has directed all homeowners to install rainwater harvesting systems before the end of August 2026 as part of efforts to address the growing challenge of floods,… Read more »

Uganda: Balimwezo Calls for Clean Water and Better Sanitation in Kampala Schools

Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has called for increased efforts in promoting clean water, sanitation and hygiene in schools and communities to prevent disease outbreaks and environmental… Read more »

Uganda: National Water Rolls Out Afcon 2027 Infrastructure Plan

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation has assured residents affected by ongoing water supply interruptions that restoration works are in advanced stages, as engineers carry… Read more »

Uganda: Wakiso Schools Receive Handwashing Facilities Amid Heightened Ebola Prevention Efforts

More than 40 government primary schools in Wakiso District have received handwashing facilities in a move aimed at improving sanitation and preventing the spread of communicable… Read more »

Uganda: Explainer - Why Don't We Have Transparent Water Tanks?

At first glance, transparent water tanks are really cool to the eyes and appear to solve several everyday problems. Homeowners could easily monitor water levels without climbing… Read more »

Uganda: NWSC Engineers Work to Restore Water Supply After Katosi Plant Shutdown

Engineers from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation have assured the public that efforts are underway to restore water supply following the shutdown of the Katosi Water… Read more »

Uganda: Rwenzori Leaders Unite to Tackle Water Resource Degradation

Stakeholders in the Rwenzori Region have formalized a regional alliance aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable water resource management under the… Read more »

Uganda: Floods Leave Malaba Residents Homeless, Hungry and Fearing Disease Outbreak

Residents of Malaba Town Council are grappling with devastating floods that have submerged villages, destroyed homes and crops, and heightened fears of a possible disease outbreak… Read more »

Uganda: Anadolu Foundation Brings Clean Water Relief to Vulnerable Communities in Jinja

Residents of Bulakabya village in Busede Sub-county, Jinja District have received a major boost in access to safe water following the construction of two boreholes by the Anadolu… Read more »

Uganda: Relief for Bukomansimbi As NGOs Roll Out Borehole Project to Address Water Crisis

Weeks after reports highlighted a worsening water crisis in Bukomansimbi District, relief has started reaching affected communities as non-governmental organizations roll out a… Read more »

Uganda: KCCA Cracks Down On Poor Sanitation in Lubaga Division

Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has raised concern over worsening sanitation conditions in parts of Lubaga Division,… Read more »

Uganda: Bukomansimbi Residents Cry Out Over Persistent Lack of Clean Water

The shortage of clean and safe water continues to trouble many villages in Bukomansimbi District, particularly in Bukomansimbi North Constituency, where residents are forced to… Read more »

Uganda: Water Crisis Deepens in Tororo As Boreholes Break Down

Access to clean and safe water remains a pressing challenge for many residents in Tororo District, as a growing number of community boreholes fall into disrepair. Read more »

Uganda: Planned Water Shutdown to Affect Large Parts of Kampala On Friday

Residents and businesses across Kampala should prepare for a full-day water supply interruption on Friday, April 10, 2026, following an announcement by the National Water and… Read more »

Uganda: Solar-Powered Water System Boosts Access for Refugees, Host Communities in Adjumani

Thousands of refugees and host community members in Ayillo II Refugee Settlement, Pakele Sub-county, now have improved access to safe and clean water following the handover of a… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri Launches Shs 1 Billion Solar-Powered Water Project to Serve 23 Villages

The Izinga Solar Water Supply System, a Shs 1 billion solar-powered water project, has been officially commissioned in Rukungiri District, promising to produce up to 45,000 litres… Read more »

Uganda: Mityana Municipality Cracks Down On Street Vendors to Restore Order and Improve Sanitation

Authorities in Mityana Municipality have stepped up efforts to restore trade order and improve sanitation by removing vendors from streets and enforcing stricter regulations for… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri School Gets Relief As Centenary Bank Donates Water Tanks

Centenary Bank's Rukungiri Branch has donated two 5,000-litre water tanks worth Shs2.5 million to Our Lady of Good Counsel Nursery and Primary School to help address persistent… Read more »

Uganda: Kyambogo Flooding Cuts Off Jinja Highway

Traffic along Kyambogo on the busy Jinja Highway was thrown into disarray Wednesday morning after heavy rainfall cut off sections of the road, leaving motorists stranded and… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono Authorities Close Two Private Schools Over Poor Sanitation, Safety Concerns

Education authorities in Mukono District have closed two private schools following an inspection aimed at assessing the learning and living conditions of pupils at the start of the… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Flood Victims Threaten Demonstration Over Delayed Compensation

Traders affected by recent floods in Kampala have announced plans to stage a protest on the 25th of this month, accusing the government of failing to compensate them despite… Read more »