Ministry of Water and Environment visits Sanyu Babies Home

3 July 2025, 9:14 pm

By Ronald Ssemagonja

Officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) today visited Sanyu Babies Home in Mengo, Kampala. The team delivered much-needed food items, sanitary materials, and essential medical supplies to the home. This charitable visit was a key activity ahead of Africa Public Service Day, which will be celebrated on 7 July 2025 at Kololo Independence Grounds.
The delegation was led by Ms Catherine Nassuna, Undersecretary for Finance and Administration, representing the Permanent Secretary, Dr Alfred Okot Okidi.
While handing over the donations, Ms Nassuna emphasised the significance of Public Service Day as an important opportunity for the Ministry to assess its service delivery standards.
Nassuna highlighted the importance of ensuring that government services reach the most vulnerable members of society, particularly children. “We have come to make these children feel cared for and supported,” she stated, adding, “These items will improve the children’s hygiene, sanitation, and general well-being.”
The donated items directly reflect the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), and Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), among others.
Other officials accompanying Nassuna included Mr Godfrey Ezati, Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources; Mrs Grace Atebat, Assistant Commissioner for the Accounts Department; and Mrs Jackie Sandrah Ongom, Principal Human Resource Officer.
Ms Nalwanga Christine, Administrator of Sanyu Babies Home, expressed profound gratitude to the Ministry for their gesture of love, care, and compassion. “Now that the Ministry of Water and Environment officials are here, our hope has been restored,” she shared.
It is worth noting that prior to this visit, the Ministry also participated in a football gala as part of the Africa Public Service Day celebrations, reaching the quarter-finals. Looking ahead, the Ministry is set to showcase its innovations and programmes on Monday, 7 July, during an exhibition focused on service delivery awareness and the implementation of the National Resistance Movement’s Manifesto.