Uganda’s Water, Environment at a Turning Point: Minister Nankabirwa Rallies Nation for Urgent Action as UWEWK 2025 Ends with Bold Commitments

By Mulengera Reporters

The 8th Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK) 2025 concluded on a high note at the Ministry of Water and Environment headquarters in Kampala, with a resounding call for urgent and sustained efforts to safeguard the country’s natural resources.

Held under the theme “Water and Environment Resources for Enhanced Resilience and Improved Incomes and Livelihoods,” the event brought together policymakers, environmental experts, and key stakeholders to assess progress, address challenges, and chart the way forward for sustainable water and environmental management.

Hon. Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, officiated as the chief guest at the closing ceremony, where she emphasized the critical role of water and environmental resources in driving economic transformation. “Water and environment resources are catalysts for socio-economic development. They are not just the backbone of human survival but also the engines of economic prosperity,” she remarked, urging for strengthened collaboration between government, private sector players, and local communities to ensure sustainable resource management.

As part of the closing activities, Dr. Nankabirwa launched three key water and environment sector documents aimed at improving policy implementation and conservation strategies. She also led the awarding of participants who actively engaged in UWEWK 2025, including exhibitors, school debate champions, and individuals who took part in the Walk for Water and Climate Change.

In recognition of her contribution to the event’s success, the Ministry of Water and Environment honored her with an award, presented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi. With the curtains drawn on UWEWK 2025, the discussions and commitments made throughout the week now set the stage for action. As Uganda faces increasing environmental pressures, stakeholders must move beyond conversations and implement strategies that ensure long-term sustainability.

The event’s conclusion serves as a powerful reminder that the future of Uganda’s water and environment resources lies in the hands of those willing to act today. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).