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Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, the Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner, has dismissed rumors regarding the stalled progress of the Kahengye Water Project, a significant investment aimed at extending water access in various parts of the Rukungiri and Ntungamo districts.
Nsubuga clarified that the Kahengye water project was officially handed over to the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) by the Ministry of Water and Environment on November 23, 2022, during an event in Kebisoni town council, Rukungiri district.
He acknowledged the delays in the project’s completion and expressed gratitude for the teamwork demonstrated by the Rukungiri District leadership in diligently monitoring the project to its conclusion.
Nsubuga assured that the project is designed to supply water to the intended communities in Rukungiri and parts of Ntungamo district, with NWSC expected to extend water services to many areas, thanks to the project’s capacity exceeding current demands.
Admitting to initial substandard work by the first contractors, which led to issues like bursting water pumps due to pressure, Nsubuga revealed that NWSC is in the process of replacing these pumps. In the interim, residents will still have access to water.
He committed to ongoing oversight to ensure the project delivers clean, safe, and reliable water to residents’ homes. The scheme aims to benefit 120,000 people in the Rukungiri and Ntungamo districts. He urged residents to be patient, assuring them that NWSC is working diligently to supply water to all communities.
