Africa-Press – Eswatini. The Inkhundla Council of Kwaluseni Constituency (Inkhundla) has announced plans to prioritise the provision of clean and reliable water to residents during the course of 2026, in a move aimed at improving living standards and supporting sustainable development within the constituency.
The announcement was made by Kwaluseni Constituency Chairman (Indvuna Yenkhundla) Mthunzi Dlamini, who said access to clean water would be one of the key development projects undertaken by the Inkhundla in the year ahead. Speaking to Channel Yemaswati, Dlamini explained that the water project forms part of broader efforts to address long-standing service delivery challenges faced by residents in various areas under the constituency.
In addition to water provision, Dlamini revealed that the Inkhundla is also working on infrastructure improvements, including the sealing of roads with concrete. He said this would enhance mobility and make it easier for residents to move safely and efficiently between the different chiefdoms within the constituency.
The Indvuna Yenkhundla praised residents of Kwaluseni for their growing understanding and active participation in the Tinkhundla system. He noted that more community members are now regularly visiting the Kwaluseni Inkhundla Centre to seek guidance and support in establishing income-generating projects (IGPs). According to Dlamini, this increased engagement reflects a positive shift towards community-driven development.
On the issue of water, Dlamini acknowledged that several areas under Kwaluseni Inkhundla continue to experience serious water shortages. He highlighted Mbikwakhe as one of the most affected areas, noting that the entire community lacks access to clean water. He said the situation had been of such concern that Kwaluseni Member of Parliament Sifiso Shongwe raised it during a courtesy visit by legislators to His Majesty King Mswati III in 2023.
Dlamini expressed appreciation to Government for its support in advancing the water project. He said the initiative is being implemented in collaboration with key partners, including the Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) and World Vision Eswatini. He also commended residents for their proactive role, noting that community members encouraged the Inkhundla Council to prioritise the project because they are directly affected by the lack of clean water.
Kwaluseni is among the most densely populated constituencies in the country, largely due to its proximity to the Matsapha industrial area, where many emaSwati are employed. As a result, many workers choose to reside within the constituency. The area is also a major education hub, hosting the Kwaluseni Campus of the University of Eswatini (UNESWA), with many students living in surrounding communities.
According to Government records, Kwaluseni Constituency is made up of three chiefdoms: Kwaluseni, Logoba and Mhlane. These are represented by Bucopho Sabelo Dlamini, Donald Hlophe and Fana Sihlongonyane, respectively. With strong leadership, active community participation and Government support, the planned water project is expected to bring meaningful and lasting benefits to the people of Kwaluseni in 2026 and beyond.
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