Hope Flows Closer as Water Project Advances in Kumi While Masaka Residents Endure Supply Disruptions

By Mulengera Reporters

Residents of Mukura Town Council in Kumi District are celebrating a significant milestone in their long-awaited quest for reliable access to clean water after the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) announced the delivery of pipes for the ongoing Mukura Water Project on June 10.

For many families in the area, access to safe water has remained a daily challenge, forcing residents to walk long distances to fetch water from unreliable sources. The arrival of the pipes has rekindled hope among community members who believe the project will transform their lives once completed.

According to NWSC, the delivery of the materials marks another important step toward improving water services in Mukura and surrounding communities. The utility reaffirmed its commitment to its “Water for All” agenda, aimed at expanding access to safe and dependable water supplies across the country.

The development comes at a time when residents in another part of Uganda are facing a different reality.

On the same day, NWSC issued a public notice informing customers in Masaka City of ongoing water supply interruptions. The utility explained that a power outage had affected production at its treatment plant, while a technical failure on the distribution network further disrupted water availability in several areas.

Although electricity was later restored, engineers encountered an additional challenge in the form of a phase failure at the treatment plant, delaying the resumption of normal operations.

For households, businesses, and institutions in Masaka, the disruption has meant adjusting daily routines and seeking alternative sources of water as technicians work to resolve the problem.

NWSC said its technical teams were working around the clock to restore normal supply and apologized for the inconvenience caused.

The contrasting situations in Mukura and Masaka highlight both the progress being made to expand water infrastructure and the challenges involved in maintaining essential services. While Mukura residents look forward to a future of improved water access, the people of Masaka await the restoration of a resource that remains central to everyday life, health, and economic activity. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).