The President of the Republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned Kashongi water mains extension in Kirihura District.
In his remarks, Museveni urged the residents to protect River Rwizi jealously and other water bodies that support the livelihoods of the people of Uganda.
The water mains extension from Rubindi town to Kashongi was implemented by the Government of Uganda through the National water and Sewerage Corporation.
Project Scope
- 12kms of water mains extension extension serving 7 Villages which include Ruhuumba, Kachwapare, Nchune, Kashongi, Ntara and the surrounding areas.
- 30 Public water points to serve various villages in the district.
Some of other areas to benefit from the project include: Kyenshama Trading Center and the surrounding areas in Kashongi County, Kiruhura district.
The project will serve over 40,000 people in Kiruhura district.
The NWSC Managing Director Dr.Eng Silver Mugisha shared that the corporation is implementing a number of service delivery projects to improve access to safe clean water and sewerage services across the country.