Bushenyi District Leaders Allocate Water Sector Funds to National Water and Sewerage Corporation
Bushenyi district leaders have decided to transfer funds designated for the water sector to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to enhance water services for local communities.
During a stakeholders’ meeting at the Western Region Resource Center yesterday, leaders expressed concern over the district’s neglect of water projects despite significant investments from taxpayers.
Denis Kanyankole, the Chairman of Works Committee for Bushenyi District supported the decision emphasizing that government grants for water projects have primarily been spent on protected springs which he believes are not providing sufficient value. He argued that the funds would be better utilized by NWSC to purchase necessary materials, such as pipes and extend water supply to various communities.
Kanyankole highlighted the challenges with existing projects such as the Kyamukubwa Gravity Scheme in Ruhumuro Sub County and the Nyarugote Gravity project which consumed approximately 500 million shillings but are now ineffective as water sources have dried up leaving communities in need.
Jafari Basajjabalaba, Chairman of LC5 in Bushenyi District endorsed the decision noting that the government is incurring losses while local residents continue to face water shortages. He advocated for the district to collaborate with NWSC for better infrastructure.
Eng. Silver Mugisha, the Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation noted that this policy has proven effective in other districts by facilitating the extension of safe piped water to communities. He expressed optimism about the potential impact of this collaboration in Bushenyi.
