KAMPALA – During a high-level performance review meeting held today at the NWSC International Resource Centre (IREC) in Bugolobi, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Mbale, Mr. Bayole Stanley, lauded the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) for its strides in expanding water coverage across Uganda while highlighting critical gaps in the Mayuge District supply chain.
The meeting, which drew together RDCs, Resident City Commissioners (RCCs), and LCV Chairpersons from across the country, served as a platform to evaluate the corporation's milestones and national water distribution health.
Mr. Bayole, who also holds the traditional title of Dadha (Grandfather of Busoga), expressed gratitude toward NWSC for significantly increasing water capacity in the Elgon and Eastern region at large
He specifically highlighted the impact of the 2.7 million-liter capacity expansion, which currently serves a vast network of districts, including:Mbale City , Mbale District, Butebo, Pallisa ,Butaleja ,Kamonkoli and surrounding areas.
This infrastructure boost was noted as a vital component in supporting the growing population and industrial needs of Eastern Uganda.
Despite the regional successes, Mr. Bayole brought a pressing concern to the floor regarding the water crisis in Mayuge District. He noted that Mayuge currently relies on a supply line from Jinja that is no longer fit for purpose.
"The pipeline is too small, and the consistency is simply not there. Mayuge can go up to three days without a drop of water," Mr. Bayole informed the board.
The RDC linked the scarcity of water to increased instances of vandalism, stating that the lack of flow encourages frustrated residents to dismantle taps and steal pipes.
To resolve this, Mr. Bayole formally requested the NWSC Executive Director, Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, and the Board Chairperson, Dr. Kiggundu, to consider the following , allowing Mayuge to draw water from Lwanika or Bwonda, planning for a dedicated water system for Mayuge sourced directly from the lake shores to accommodate the district's rapidly increasing population.
The board leadership acknowledged the concerns raised by the RDCs, emphasizing that the performance reviews are intended to identify such "dry zones" to better align future engineering projects with community needs.
The meeting concluded with a commitment from NWSC to continue its "Water for All" mission, ensuring that even as major cities thrive, rural districts like Mayuge are not left behind in the country’s development agenda.
By Herbert Brown
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