Samuel A
Residents of Nyakagyeme Sub County in Rukungiri district have expressed their dissatisfaction with the ongoing water shortage, which has severely impacted their daily lives.
They report having to walk long distances to obtain water, often resorting to using water sources contaminated by animals and human waste.
To access clean water, residents are forced to buy jerry cans at prices ranging from sh.1000 to sh.2000, resulting in daily expenses of over sh.5000. This financial burden has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Kahengye water project, which the government funded with millions of shillings.
The residents have called on district authorities and the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to address this issue urgently, fearing the potential spread of waterborne diseases due to the consumption of contaminated water.
In response, Ssekisaka John Paul, an engineer at the Rukungiri branch of NWSC, acknowledged that the Nyakagyeme wing remains a dry zone. However, he assured that efforts are underway to complete the Kahengye project, which aims to supply water to the areas in need. The Clean Water for All project is also in progress, planning to construct a 150,000-liter tank on Akateerero Kengoma hill to feed the Kahengye water supply and provide clean water to Nyakagyeme Sub County.
John Paul added that a survey has been conducted in Ruhinda Sub County, with plans to extend the main water pipes to Joshua Stage and distribute water to all villages in the sub-county. He urged residents to be patient, emphasizing that NWSC’s goal is to provide clean and safe water to all villages nationwide.
