The Ministry of Water and Environment has moved a step closer to commissioning the newly completed Kakigani Piped Water Supply System in Rwampara district, following a thorough technical inspection conducted on Monday, November 9. The sh2.1 billion project, fully funded by the Government of Uganda, is set to provide safe and reliable water to communities that have long struggled with access.
Inspection Details
Led by Eng. John Vianne Twinomujuni, Commissioner of the Department of Urban Water and Sewerage Development, the inspection team assessed the readiness of the infrastructure. They examined the water source structures, treatment facilities, pumps, a 100,000-liter storage reservoir, power supply, office block, and over 25 kilometers of pipelines. The exercise also aimed to identify any outstanding defects, review water-quality and pressure-control arrangements, and establish maintenance and safety protocols before regular operations commence.
Community Impact
For years, households in Kakigani have faced significant challenges in accessing safe water, with women and children often walking long distances to fetch it. During the inspection, Commissioner Twinomujuni engaged with local women and children who were fetching water, explaining how the new scheme will bring services closer to their homes and alleviate their daily burden.
The completion of this scheme marks a significant milestone in the government's efforts to improve water supply in rural areas. Once operational, the Kakigani Piped Water Supply System is expected to transform lives by reducing the time spent collecting water, improving health and hygiene, and supporting economic activities.
The ministry's technical team will now compile a report on the inspection findings, which will guide the final steps before the system is handed over to the community. Residents eagerly await the day when clean, safe water flows from their taps, a dream that is now closer to reality.
