Gov’t unveils UGX 4.2B solar-powered water project in Kagadi

11 February 2025, 7:46 am

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 Ministry of Water and Environment, through its Department of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation, has launched a UGX 4.2 billion solar-powered water supply and sanitation project to address severe water shortages in Kabamba and Bugwara trading centres, Kagadi district.

The announcement was made last evening by Engineer Godfrey Byarugaba, Senior Engineer for Rural Water, who represented the Commissioner of Rural Water during an advocacy meeting at the Kagadi District Council Hall in Kagadi town council, Kagadi district.

According to Byarugaba, the project aims to improve water access in the two trading centres, where current supply levels stand at just 32% and 18%, respectively.

He expressed confidence that the one-year initiative will significantly enhance water availability and sanitation in the area.

Byarugaba also urged local communities to cooperate with the contractor, GAT Consults Limited, to ensure smooth implementation.

The Kagadi district LC5 Chairman, Ndibwami B. Yosia, welcomed the initiative, emphasising that it will complement ongoing water programmes and enhance access to clean water.

He urged the contractor to expedite project implementation.

Meanwhile, the Buyaga East Member of Parliament in Kagadi district, Eric Musana, and the Kagadi district Woman Member of Parliament, Janepher Kyomuhendo Mbabazi, pledged their full support for the initiative.

They urged the contractor to prioritise hiring local labour and to ensure fair compensation for those whose land or property may be affected by the project.