Thousands of residents in Mumyuka Sub-county are expected to gain improved access to clean and safe drinking water through a government-funded piped water project aimed at expanding essential services in rural communities.
The 1.18 billion-shilling project is extending the water distribution network from Lukwanga Village to the neighboring communities of Ntinda, Kyeberese, Muyenje, Jimbo and Nabukalu. Construction began during the 2025/2026 financial year and is scheduled for completion by January 2027.
According to Wakiso District officials, the completed system will serve an estimated 7,000 people, or about 1,400 households, reducing the challenges many families face in accessing reliable sources of safe water.
Several key components of the project have already been completed, including the drilling of a production borehole, installation of a 34-kilowatt solar-powered pumping system, construction of a powerhouse, guard house and sanitation facilities, laying of a 2.4-kilometer transmission pipeline and installation of an 86,000-liter reservoir tank.
During an inspection of the works, Wakiso District LCV Chairperson Eng. Ian Kyeyune urged the contractor and district engineers to complete the project within the agreed timeline while maintaining high construction standards.
“Work with speed, but maintain quality. Use the right materials, engage local people where possible, and keep us updated with progress reports so that by January 2027 we will commission a complete and fully functioning water system,” Kyeyune said.
He said the project is expected to improve public health by increasing access to clean water while reducing the burden on women and children, who often spend hours walking long distances to collect water for their households.
“To the people of Mumyuka, this project will improve your health, save women and children from long walks to fetch water, and boost sanitation in your homes. Let us all support and protect it,” he said.
District officials said the initiative forms part of the government’s broader efforts to expand access to safe water and strengthen service delivery in rural areas, where reliable water infrastructure remains a critical development need.
To help ensure the system remains operational for years to come, community members agreed to contribute 100 Ugandan shillings per jerrycan toward maintenance costs. Residents also pledged to safeguard the infrastructure against vandalism and misuse, recognizing that community ownership will play an important role in the project’s long-term success.
Once completed, the new water system is expected to improve living conditions across the affected villages by providing a more dependable source of clean water, reducing waterborne diseases and allowing families to spend less time searching for water and more time on education, farming and other productive activities.
