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NWSC extends water supply interruptions in parts of Kampala as power maintenance continues

KAMPALA: The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has informed customers in several parts of Kampala that water supply interruptions will continue until July 29, 2026, due to scheduled power outages affecting its water installations.

In a public notice issued on Monday, NWSC said the interruptions are a result of electricity outages being conducted by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to facilitate maintenance works along the Kampala North–Mutundwe transmission line.

The utility explained that the power maintenance exercise, which runs daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., is part of the ongoing Greater Kampala Metropolitan Transmission Systems Improvement Project, aimed at enhancing the reliability of electricity supply across Kampala and surrounding areas.

NWSC said the intermittent power outages have affected operations at some of its installations, leading to disruptions in water supply in several areas.

The affected areas include Kawempe, Makerere, Namungoona, Kyebando, Nabweru, Kawanda, Kagoma, Lugoba and their surrounding neighbourhoods.

The corporation apologized for the inconvenience caused and appealed to customers for patience as the maintenance works continue.

“We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and kindly request your understanding and patience during this period,” NWSC said.

The water utility added that it will continue monitoring the situation and provide further updates as necessary.

Residents in the affected areas have been advised to store enough water for domestic use during the daily interruption period until the maintenance exercise is completed on July 29.

 

 

 

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