By Mulengera Reporter
Residents of Bulabira, Busibante, Najjera, and nearby areas are facing a sudden water blackout as the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) reports a major technical fault on a key transmission main. The disruption has left thousands without their daily water supply, sparking concerns across homes, schools, and businesses.
NWSC Kampala Water management confirmed that the fault affects the main pipeline supplying parts of Ntinda, Kiwatule, Najjera, Busibante, Bulabira, and surrounding neighborhoods. The utility assured the public that crews were working round the clock to resolve the problem.
NWSC statement issued on 27th February 2026 on social media said they were closely working with the road contractor to urgently install culverts, after which they would restore water supplies in the shortest possible time.
Experts warned that the interruption could last longer than expected if the installation faced delays, and urged residents to act wisely. In the meantime, NWSC advised the public to use the remaining water sparingly. Households were encouraged to ration water for essential use, while schools and businesses were urged to adopt temporary water-saving measures.
This sudden shortage comes at a time when many residents were already struggling with daily water needs, increasing tensions and raising fears of hygiene issues, especially in households with children and the elderly. Social media posts from affected areas showed long queues at water collection points, with residents frantically trying to secure water before stocks ran out.
NWSC apologized for the inconvenience and emphasized that the company was committed to restoring normal water supply as quickly as possible while coordinating with road contractors to complete culvert installations urgently.
Authorities continued to monitor the situation closely and assured the public that updates would be provided regularly until the water supply was fully restored. Residents were encouraged to stay alert to announcements and avoid panic buying, which could worsen the situation.
For now, the message was clear: every drop counts. Bulabira, Busibante, Najjera, Ntinda, Kiwatule, and nearby communities had to brace for continued rationing until the technical fault was fixed. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
