
Water

17 September 2025, 5:13 pm
Wayi central Community Rejoices as Borehole is Repaired after Two Years withoutÂ…
By Otim Moses After enduring two years without access to clean water and resorting to drinking from open “dums” shared with animals, the community of Wayi central can now celebrate the restoration of their borehole According to Ms. Alice, the…

4 September 2025, 9:17 am
Amolatar district launches solar-powered water project benefiting over 1,000 res…
By Sarah Ejang Amolatar District has commissioned a Shs 530 million solar-powered water project that will provide safe, clean water to more than 1,000 community members in Odyak Trading Centre, Muntu Subcounty. Presiding over the launch, Amolatar District Assistant Resident…

4 July 2025, 12:48 pm
Community demands accountability from water committee in Ojile, Paiula
By Geoffrey Okwong Residents of Ojile Central Village, Paiula Parish, Paiula Sub county, Pader District, are demanding transparency and accountability from the Water User Committee regarding funds collected at a local water source. Nyeko Yubu, a resident, revealed that the…

29 June 2025, 1:52 pm
Okodo Peter Inspires Hope Among Youth in Kioga North Constituency
By Sarah Ejang On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Mr. Okodo Peter, the parliamentary hopeful for Kioga North Constituency, ignited a wave of excitement among the citizens of Corner Nambere , Adum ward Etam Town council Amolatar district especially the youth.…

11 February 2025, 7:46 am
Gov’t unveils UGX 4.2B solar-powered water project in Kagadi
By James Muhumuza The provision of rural water supply and sanitation covers communities or villages with dispersed populations in settlements of up to 1,500 people, as well as Rural Growth Centres (RGCs) with populations ranging from 1,500 to 5,000. The…

17 December 2024, 3:40 pm
NWSC Kitgum to drill two new wells to enhance water supply
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in Kitgum is set to drill two new production wells to provide alternative water sources and ensure clean, potable water for its customers. Ms Caro Mercy Abonyo, the NWSC…

26 November 2024, 9:22 pm
Two survive as Mbaya-Runaku stream sweeps away new bridge
By Kato Joseph Two people narrowly escaped death after almost drowning in the waters that swept away the Mbaya-Runaku Bridge, which was recently constructed by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Hoima branch. The victims have been identified as Yovensi…

14 November 2024, 6:23 pm
Kitgum district to allocate resources to boost water access Â
By Otim Moses Arapmoi Kitgum District Local Government is planning to allocate resources to the water department in a bid to address the water shortage in some sub-counties within the district. While delivering the State of the District address during…

1 March 2024, 7:18 pm
Parents face arrest for keeping children out of school
By Otim Moses Authorities in Kitgum district have challenged partners to work hard, ensure visibility and cooperate with the communities they serve. The call was made during the district Water and Sanitation coordination meeting on Wednesday, February 28th 2024 at the…

5 February 2024, 6:28 pm
Water shortage hits Ayu Anaka primary school as new term begins
By Otim Moses Arapmoi As the new school term officially opened on the 5th February 2024, Ayu Anaka primary school in Palabek Gem sub-county Lamwo District lacks water source since the only borehole is broken. On Monday morning, our assessment…