TE-KWORO Foundation Commissions UGX 800 Million WASH Project at Kworo High School

22 October 2026, 12:04

By Odongo James Patrick

TE-KWORO Foundation has commissioned an UGX 800 million Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project at Kworo High School in Pader District, a major investment expected to improve access to clean water, sanitation and waste management for more than 800 students, particularly girls.

The project, which took one year to complete, was commissioned on Tuesday after construction began in October 2025.

It comprises two major components: a water supply system and a waste management facility, including rainwater harvesting infrastructure and a system designed to produce organic manure from waste.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, TE-KWORO Foundation Deputy Executive Director Obua Militon Ongora said the project is now complete and called on the school management to take ownership of the facilities.

“The project is now complete. We urge the school management to maintain it jealously so that it serves its purpose for many years,” Ongora said.

TE-KWORO Foundation Executive Director Achan Alice attributed the successful completion of the project to financial and technical support from TE-KWORO Foundation Australia.

She said the school, which has more than 800 students, is expected to benefit from a water supply capacity of at least 40,000 litres per day.

Achan said the project will particularly benefit girls by improving their access to water and sanitation facilities within the school environment.

“This project shall change the life of the girls in this school. I urge the girls to manage this water

TE-KWORO Foundation Board Chairman, Bishop Emeritus Johnson Kakumba, described the facility as one of the best WASH projects in Northern Uganda.

He thanked TE-KWORO Foundation Australia for supporting the initiative and urged the school to use the facilities not only to improve hygiene but also as a potential source of income, particularly through the waste management centre.

Kakumba said TE-KWORO Foundation continues to implement development initiatives in sectors including education, health and agriculture.

Pader District Water Engineer Patrick Olanya confirmed that the project meets the minimum national standards for WASH facilities in Uganda.

Olanya noted that Pader District currently lacks a dedicated waste treatment centre, making the facility at Kworo High School potentially valuable to the wider community.

He asked TE-KWORO Foundation and the school to consider allowing the district to utilize the waste management facility.

However, he advised the school to allow the district’s technical team to oversee the facilities during the first six months to ensure a smooth transition and proper management.

Pader District Education Officer Francis Olwoch praised Achan Alice for her contribution to development in the district and pledged continued support for TE-KWORO Foundation initiatives.

Olwoch also appealed to the Foundation to consider establishing a TE-KWORO Medical Training Institute in Pader.

Meanwhile, Pader Town Council Chairperson Kilama Fearless Wod Acholi commended the Foundation’s leadership and called for maximum utilization of the newly commissioned facilities.

He revealed that Pader Town Council plans to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TE-KWORO Foundation to facilitate utilization of the waste management centre.

Jane Grover, Chairperson of TE-KWORO Foundation Australia, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting Achan Alice’s development vision.

Grover encouraged the students to take their education seriously and become role models and sources of inspiration for other girls across Northern Uganda.

Representing the Pader District Chairperson Alfred Akena, Education secretary, Ojok Samuel Okwera applauded Achan Alice for contributing to development in Pader and pledged the new district leadership’s full support for TE-KWORO Foundation projects.

He said the new district leadership is ready to collaborate with the Foundation to advance development initiatives in Pader.

The commissioning marks a significant addition to WASH infrastructure at Kworo High School, with stakeholders expressing optimism that improved access to water, sanitation and waste management will create a healthier learning environment for students.

The project is also expected to demonstrate how waste management can be integrated into school development while creating opportunities for environmental conservation and income generation.

The commissioning ceremony was attended by Pader District leaders, school administrators, students, TE-KWORO Foundation representatives and members of the local community.