LUWERO: The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has partnered with Luweero Industries Limited to strengthen engineering capabilities and improve water supply efficiency across Uganda. The partnership, formalized in Kampala, aims to reduce operational costs, promote self-reliance, and foster technical innovation.
Improving Service Delivery
NWSC Managing Director Eng Dr. Silver Mugisha highlighted the strategic importance of optimizing government-funded equipment to improve service delivery. “By working with Luweero Industries, we can recondition, recalibrate, and extend the lifespan of our existing equipment, ensuring that standby pumps are always available in case of breakdowns,” Dr. Mugisha said.
The partnership will enable NWSC to build in-house troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance capacity, reducing reliance on foreign spare parts and avoiding long procurement delays. “We have previously been forced to buy and replace equipment frequently, but now, with Luweero’s support, we will focus on maintenance, rehabilitation, and reuse,” Dr. Mugisha added.
Enhancing Efficiency
Luweero Industries General Manager Maj. Gen. Sabiiti Muzeeyi reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting NWSC’s efforts to enhance water and sanitation services. “We believe that this partnership will not only improve water supply efficiency but also promote research and development, allowing Uganda to manufacture and develop its own engineering solutions,” Maj. Gen. Muzeeyi said.
The partnership will also support the recently launched Kampala Network Rationalisation and Expansion Project (Package 2B), which aims to expand the city’s water supply infrastructure. The project covers 72 kilometers of pipeline installations, as well as the construction of reservoirs and booster pumping stations.
Benefits of the Partnership
The partnership is expected to have several benefits, including:
- Reduced operational costs
- Improved water supply efficiency
- Increased self-reliance
- Promotion of research and development
- Enhanced capacity to manufacture spare parts locally
The collaborative framework is set for an initial three-year period, during which both institutions will focus on manufacturing spare parts, improving municipal wastewater management, conducting material testing, and enhancing heat and surface treatment services, capacity development, and research and development.
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