NWSC Unveils Shs14 Billion Hoima Water Project Ahead of 2027 Afcon

NWSC Unveils Shs14 Billion Hoima Water Project Ahead of 2027 Afcon

News desk 23/6/2026

The Government of Uganda, through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has unveiled a Shs14.24 billion water supply project for Hoima City aimed at improving water access and supporting preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Speaking during a media briefing at NWSC headquarters in Nakasero today, Managing Director Eng Silver Mugisha said the project forms part of the government's broader investment in critical infrastructure ahead of the continental football tournament and to support the continued growth of the Albertine region as Uganda's emerging oil and gas hub.

Eng Mugisha said the project, dubbed Hoima 2 Water Supply System, will abstract raw water from River Kafu in Kikuube District before treating and transmitting it to Hoima City through a bulk water transfer network.

According to Dr Mugisha, the project is intended to supplement the existing Hoima 1 Water Supply System, which has served the city for years but is increasingly struggling to meet demand due to rapid urbanisation, population growth and expanding industrial activity linked to the oil and gas sector.