National Water and Sewerage Corporation
| Public utility | |
| Industry | Water |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Kampala, Uganda |
Key people |
Christopher Ebal chairman[1] Silver Mugisha managing director[2] |
| Services | Water Supply and Sanitation |
Number of employees | 2,500 (2015)[3] |
| Website | Homepage |
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is a water supply and sanitation company in Uganda. It is wholly owned by the government of Uganda.
History
NWSC was formed by Decree No. 34 in 1972 to serve the urban areas of Kampala, Entebbe, and Jinja. In 1995, NWSC was re-organized under the NWSC Statute. The company was given more authority and autonomy and the mandate to operate and provide water and sewerage services in areas entrusted to it, on a sound commercial and viable basis.[4] As of 2014, the following cities and towns receive services from NWSC:[5]
| City | Town | Municipality |
|---|---|---|
| Kampala | Bushenyi | Kateete |
| Kira | Kigumba | Luweero |
| Gulu | Paidha | Buyanja |
| Jinja | Kitagata | Butogota |
| Entebbe | Wakiso | Kebisoni |
| Mbale | Pader | Kamwenge |
| Masaka | Kaliro | Kajjansi |
| Mbarara | Malaba | Kanyampanga |
| Hoima | Kisoro | Nyakagyeme |
| Kasese | Iganga | Kaberamaido |
| Mukono | Ishaka | Kanungu |
| Arua | Rukungiri | Aduku |
| Masindi | Amuria | Nebbi |
| Soroti | Apac | Kalisizo |
| Kitgum | Wobulenzi | Kihihi |
| Bombo | Kabwohe | Nyamirama |
| Kabale | Kiryandongo | Kalaki |
| Lira | Lyantonde | Oteboi |
| Tororo | Kalisizo | Kanyantorogo |
| Fort Portal | Kambuga | Atilis |
| Mubende | Ibanda | Rwerere |
| Njeru | Lugazi | Kangyenyi |
| Mityana | Ssabagabo | Itendero |
Expansion plans
In 2011,[6] NWSC began implementing a program to improve water supply to the Kampala Metropolitan Area that includes Kampala City, Wakiso District, Mukono District, Nansana, Ssabagabo, and Kira. The program, which will cost €212 million, is financed by the government of Uganda (€34 million), KfW (€20 million grant), the European Investment Bank (€75 million loan), the French Development Agency (€75 million loan), and the European Union Infrastructure Trust Fund (€8 million grant).[7]
NWSC is planning a new water treatment plant in Katosi in Mukono District with the capacity to supply 120,000 cubic meters (120,000,000 L) of water daily. The plans also include the refurbishment of the Ggaba complex of water treatment plants. The Katosi source of water would complement the existing sources that have a daily capacity of 160,000 cubic meters (160,000,000 L).[8][9]
In December 2015, NWSC announced plans to start serving some of Uganda's rural areas.[10]
Power plant to operate Ggaba water treatment plants
In October 2014, NWSC advertised for a private partner to build, own, and operate a 7 megawatt independent power station to meet the company's energy needs at its Ggaba I, Ggaba II, and Ggaba III water treatment plants. This would lower NWSC's power bill, which stood at approximately UGX:24 billion annually, accounting for 35 percent of total operating expenditure. When procured, the partner will sign a 20-year power purchase agreement with NWSC, which will have the option of selling any excess power to the national grid.[11]
Organizational structure
NWSC has numerous divisions, each headed by a director, general manager, senior manager, or manager.[12]
Board of directors
NWSC is governed by a nine-member board of directors.[13]
See also
References
- ↑ Otage, Stephen (22 July 2014). "Minister confirms Ebal as NWSC board chairperson". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- ↑ "Senior Management At NWSC". Nwsc.co.ug. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- ↑ Otage, Stephen (20 July 2015). "NWSC to restructure management team". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "ABOUT US". Nwsc.co.ug. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ NWSC. "Operation Coverage". National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ EC (21 July 2015). "Kampala Water - Lake Victoria Water And Sanitation Sector (WATSAN)". European Commission (EC). Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Kampala Water - Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Project (Uganda)". European Investment Bank. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Uganda to Build $306m Water Treatment Plant in Katosi". Water-technology.net. 18 April 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ EABW Staff (10 December 2013). "Uganda: Kampala in U.S.$280 Million Revamp for City Water". Kampala: East African Business Week (EABW). Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ Otage, Stephen (18 December 2015). "NWSC registers heavy profits". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ↑ Businge, Julius (10 November 2014). "NWSC eyes own power plant". The Independent (Uganda). Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Our Structure". NWSC. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Board of Directors National Waterage and Sewerage Corporation". NWSC. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
