The Kagera Water Project is nearing completion, with National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Managing Director Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha emphasizing the need for patriotism and collaboration to ensure timely completion by June.
During a preliminary inspection in Kikagate, Isingiro District, Dr. Mugisha highlighted challenges faced by the project, including difficulties in obtaining permission to lay pipelines through Katete Road and delays in installing a 1km section in Isingiro.
“We have faced some challenges, particularly with getting clearance for the pipeline through Katete Road and some delays in Isingiro,” Dr. Mugisha said. “However, we are determined to complete this project, which will significantly improve water supply and living standards.”
The 68-million-euro project, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), features a drinking water treatment plant, irrigation water production capacity, dual water intake, and 60km of pipelines. Electrical and mechanical works, as well as pump testing, have been completed, and the treatment plant is 85% finished.
Dr. Mugisha urged the project team to be proactive in addressing challenges and emphasized the need for quality and stakeholder engagement. “Continuous stakeholder engagement is vital for smooth execution,” he said. “Be proactive in solving challenges through effective communication and collaboration.”
NWSC Senior Director of Projects and Capital Development, Eng. Paddy Twesigye, noted the project’s benefits for rural and urban communities. “We are nearing completion, with ongoing testing of equipment and verification of minimum water flows,” Twesigye said.
The project is expected to improve water supply in Mbarara City, Isingiro, and surrounding areas, with completion anticipated by June 2025.