Africa-Press – Uganda. Vivo Energy Uganda, in partnership with Spouts of Water, the manufacturers of Purifaaya ceramic water filters, has launched the ‘Safe2Sip’ campaign to ensure access to safe drinking water in public schools across the country.
The initiative, unveiled at Kibuye Primary School in Makindye, aims to reduce absenteeism caused by waterborne diseases and ensure children stay healthy while fully participating in school.
Speaking at the launch, Joanita Mukasa Menya, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Uganda, emphasized the urgency of providing children with safe water.
“Every child deserves the chance to learn in a safe and healthy environment. Across Uganda, thousands of children miss school not because they lack ambition, but because they fall ill from preventable illnesses caused by unsafe water.”
She highlighted the broader impact of absenteeism on students’ education and future opportunities:
“Each empty desk represents a lesson unlearned and a future interrupted. This campaign matters deeply because it addresses lost time, lost learning, and lost lives by delivering safe drinking water to schools that need it the most.”
Menya also described how the campaign will equip schools with Purifaaya filters which will help to reduce preventable illnesses.
“Each school will receive seven to ten Purifaaya filters, each designed to provide about 525 liters of clean, safe water right in the classrooms where children spend most of their day. This initiative will reduce preventable illnesses and create healthier learning environments where students can focus on success, not survival.”
Michael Nimoh, Country Director of Spouts of Water, underscored the importance of locally made solutions.
“These filters are more than just tools—they are shields against sickness, absenteeism, and the silent injustice of unequal access to safe and clean water. With Vivo Energy’s support, we are scaling production from 15,000 to 70,000 units per month, making Uganda the largest ceramic water filter manufacturer in the world.”
Nimoh also stressed the human impact of safe water in schools.
“Our children are not just the future—they are the most precious part of our present. Providing them with safe water is the first step to securing their health, education, and potential.”
He highlighted the broader vision of the campaign noting that they aim to ensure every Ugandan has access to clean and safe water.
“We are taking it one school at a time, one child at a time, and one household at a time. Our goal is to ensure that every Ugandan has access to clean and safe drinking water using the Purifaaya filters.”
Dr. Sarah Namutebi, Headteacher of Kibuye Primary School, expressed her gratitude for the support.
“The lack of safe drinking water has been a major challenge for our school. This new system will provide clean water for both students and teachers and help reduce waterborne diseases.”
She added how the campaign will empower the school community.
“Every teacher has learned how to manage the filters, and students will now understand the importance of safe water. We pledge to maintain the system to ensure sustainability for future generations.”
Dr. Namutebi highlighted that program will help to improve the health of learners.
“We are among the first schools to benefit from this program, and it will improve learning, growth, and health for all our students. This timely intervention is a gift that will impact our school for years to come.”
The Safe2Sip campaign not only addresses immediate health risks but also contributes to global goals, including good health and well-being (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), and climate action (SDG 13).
By combining innovative, locally made technology with hands-on education, the campaign aims to ensure that every child in Uganda has access to the safe drinking water they need to thrive
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