Tag Archives: Water

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After the five-day reflection on water resources and the environment, coinciding with International Meteorological Day, the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has appealed to the government to provide the necessary equipment for its operations instead of considering rationalization. UNMA is one of the statutory agencies …

New York, US  | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Nations World Water Development Report 2024, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlights that tensions over water are exacerbating conflicts worldwide. It said to preserve peace, States must boost international cooperation and transboundary agreements. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO said …

  Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A water crisis in Kabale municipality and neighboring areas has entered its seventh day causing concern among residents.  As a result, a 20-litre jerrycan of water is now costing between sh1,500- 2,000. Residents in the municipality and the sub counties of Kyanamira, Kitumba …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Fisheries Training Institute (FTI) has installed a solar lighting and water pumping system to address unsustainable running costs the institution has been incurring. The system, part of a shs 600 million project was commissioned today by the ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, flagged off a feasibility study in its bid to improve the water supply and sanitation situation in three cities including Fort Portal, Hoima, and Lira. The project will also bolster water supply in …

 A clever water provision solution built by two local entrepreneurs is providing clean drinking water to thousands of residents at two Lake Victoria beach communities. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | When Odak Onyango and Vallery Adhiambo were growing up along the shores of Lake Victory in western Kenya, clean …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment in partnership with private sector stakeholders including; Uganda Breweries Limited, Stanbic Bank Uganda, Total Energies EP Uganda, Development and civil society partners, have once again held a national tree planting day. As part of the ROOTS – Running …

  Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prudential Uganda has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Tusafishe a non-government Organization that seeks to enhance the provision of clean and safe drinking water to five schools in Mbale district. The selected schools include Nkoma Secondary School, Mbale High School, Nabuyonga Primary School, …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Water consumers in Luwero Town Council in Luwero District, are currently facing a dire situation as they enter a full week with dry taps. The development has triggered a significant challenge for residents and businesses alike, as they struggle to find water for various …

Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 3,000 residents in Agago are excited over a 500-million Shillings water project. The project to be funded by the Lutheran World Federation- LWF in partnership with Agago District Local Government, is aimed at drilling 13 and repairing 44 boreholes in eight sub-counties in …