Uganda: Govt and Private Sector Unite to Accelerate Water and Sanitation Solutions in Uganda

The Ministry of Water and Environment, in partnership with development and private sector actors, has formalized a series of strategic agreements to accelerate progress in water,… Read more »

Uganda: Meat Safety Concerns Rise As Lira City Abattoir Faces Poor Sanitation

Residents and leaders in Lira City have raised alarm over the deteriorating conditions at the city's main abattoir, citing poor hygiene, inadequate sanitation, and waste management… Read more »

Uganda: Kawempe Leaders Call for Urgent Drainage Upgrade to Combat Flooding and Health Risks

Despite nationwide efforts by the Government of Uganda, in collaboration with development agencies including the World Bank, to renovate roads and drainage systems, Kawempe… Read more »

Uganda: Anadolu Foundation Drills 13 Boreholes to Ease Water Crisis in Buyende

People in several water-stressed communities in Buyende District are starting the new year with renewed hope following the drilling of 13 boreholes by Anadolu Foundation, a… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Assures Lwengo of Solution to Decades-Long Water Crisis

President Yoweri Museveni has assured residents of Lwengo District that government will provide a lasting solution to the decades-long water crisis affecting the area. Read more »

Uganda: Clean and Safe Water Prioritized As Driver of Uganda's Socio-Economic Development

Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all citizens have access to clean and safe water as a key driver of socio-economic development. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Warns of of Shrinking Clean Water Resources Amid Growing Population

The Assistant Commissioner for Water Resources Planning and Regulation at the Ministry of Water and Environment, Richard Musota, has warned that access to clean and safe water in… Read more »

Uganda: (NWSC Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable, Safe Water As Md Mugisha Addresses Pricing, Regulation

The Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Dr. Silver Mugisha, has reaffirmed the Corporation's commitment to expanding access to clean and safe… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Urges Uwasnet to Formalise Partnership With Buganda Kingdom to Promote Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called upon the Uganda Water and Sanitation Network (UWASNET) to establish a formal partnership with the Buganda Kingdom aimed… Read more »

Uganda: Government Reaffirms Commitment to Universal Access to Clean and Safe Water

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Environment, Alfred Okot Okidi, has reiterated government's commitment to ensuring universal access to clean and safe water,… Read more »

Uganda: Water and Sanitation Key to Uganda's Urban Growth, Says Govt

The Assistant Commissioner for Sewerage Services, Felix Twinomugunzi, has emphasized the central role of water and sanitation in driving Uganda's socio-economic transformation,… Read more »

Uganda: 82% of Villages in Uganda Now Access to Safe Water, Says Govt

The Ministry of Water and Environment has recorded significant progress in improving access to clean and safe water across the country, with 82 percent of villages now having… Read more »

Uganda: Government Expands Water for Production to Boost Agriculture, Food Security and Rural Growth

The Commissioner for Water for Production at the Ministry of Water and Environment, Gilbert Kimanzi, has reaffirmed the Government of Uganda's commitment to expanding access to… Read more »

Uganda: Government Calls for Stronger Action to Secure Clean, Safe Water for All

The Commissioner for Water Resources Planning and Regulation, Callist Tindimugaya, has emphasized the indispensable role of water in human survival, economic development, and… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Sets Bold New Targets As Regulators Push for Greater Water Efficiency

Uganda has announced ambitious new targets to strengthen water and sanitation services nationwide, following the closing of the 2025 Water Utilities Regulators Conference in… Read more »

Uganda: Hoima Residents Demand Clean Water and Better Health Services

Residents of Waaki Village in Kapaapi Subcounty, Hoima District host communities to the Kasurubani oil project have called for urgent extension of essential services, including… Read more »

Uganda: Kaliro Leaders Urge Museveni to Tackle Water Shortages, Roads and Health Gaps

Leaders and residents of Kaliro District have appealed to NRM presidential candidate and National Chairman Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to extend water to areas facing severe shortages,… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Urges Hydropower Dam Operators to Tighten Safety Measures and Strengthen Emergency Preparedness

Hydropower dam operators across Uganda have been urged to strengthen safety measures at their facilities to prevent potential disasters and protect communities living downstream. Read more »

Uganda: KCCA Launches Drainage Works to Curb Flooding in City Centre

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has begun drainage improvement works along Allen and Ssebaana Roads to address persistent flooding in the city. Read more »

Uganda: Sato, Luuka Plastics Partnership Brings Affordable Sanitation Solutions to Ugandan Communities

Uganda has taken a decisive step toward tackling one of its most pressing public health challenges: access to safe and affordable sanitation. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Approves Shs750bn Loan for Water and Sanitation Project

Parliament has authorized government to borrow Shs 751.5 billion (€183.3 million) from Standard Chartered Bank and an additional Shs120.4 billion from the domestic market… Read more »

Uganda: Northern Uganda to See Major Water, Sanitation Upgrade With Shs90bn Grant

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has signed a Grant and Project Implementation Agreement for a transformative initiative aimed at improving water, sanitation, and… Read more »

Uganda: Government Sued for Keeping Water Ministry Official in Office Past Retirement Age

The Ugandan government has been sued for keeping a top official in the Ministry of Water and Environment in office past his retirement age. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Commissions Water Projects Worth Shs13bn in Lamwo, Pader

The government has commissioned three new water supply and sanitation systems worth Shs13 billion in Lamwo and Pader districts, a move expected to transform lives for more than… Read more »

Africa: Global Report Warns Billions Still Without Safe Water and Sanitation

A new report launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF during World Water Week 2025 has revealed that billions of people around the world remain without access to… Read more »