By Mulengera Reporters
Residents of Katanga in Wandegeya could soon find relief from a long-standing sewage management crisis after intervention by National Unity Platform (NUP) leader and Kawempe South Woman Councillor LCV, Dr. Shamim Nambassa, prompted a swift response from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC).
Dr. Nambassa, a former Makerere University Guild President and one of the most vocal NUP councillors at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), spent the morning of June 10, 2026 in Katanga after concerns were raised by the area councillor regarding persistent sewage management challenges that have been affecting residents for a considerable period.
During her visit, Dr. Nambassa engaged with community members and assessed the sanitation situation firsthand. She noted that the sewage problem had become a major concern for residents and acknowledged the growing fears over its potential impact on public health, particularly in the densely populated settlement.
According to Dr. Nambassa, the issue was brought to her attention by the area councillor, who highlighted the extent to which poor sewage management had been disturbing residents. She subsequently reached out to NWSC through X (formerly Twitter) on the same day, appealing to the utility provider to expedite intervention efforts while taking into account the health risks posed by the situation.
The appeal received a swift response from the water utility.
NWSC acknowledged Dr. Nambassa’s intervention and confirmed that it had engaged the affected community and successfully obtained the necessary wayleave required for the planned works. The corporation further indicated that replacement of the affected sewer lines had already been scheduled and that works would commence immediately to address the problem.
NWSC also expressed appreciation for the cooperation extended by community members during the engagement process, noting that such collaboration would help facilitate the implementation of the project.
The development has generated optimism among residents who have endured the effects of the sewage crisis for years. Many have long complained about poor sanitation, unpleasant odours, and the risk of disease outbreaks associated with the damaged sewer infrastructure.
For the Katanga community, NWSC’s commitment to immediately replace the affected sewer lines represents a major breakthrough in efforts to resolve a challenge that has affected daily life for a long time.
The development also highlights the impact of coordinated action between local leaders, communities, and public service providers in addressing pressing urban challenges and improving the welfare of residents. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
