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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>The National Water and Sewerage Corporation has convened a high-level bi-annual performance evaluation and stakeholder engagement workshop, bringing together district leaders from towns, municipalities, and cities across its service areas for a candid review of service delivery.<\/b><\/p>\n

The workshop, structured as both a performance assessment and a listening platform, gave local leaders an opportunity to directly engage NWSC management, raise concerns, and seek clarity on ongoing and planned interventions amid growing urban demand and infrastructure pressure.<\/p>\n

At the centre of discussions was NWSC Managing Director Eng Silver Mugisha, who issued a stark warning over operational challenges facing the utility.<\/p>\n

He decried the rising levels of illegal water connections and the increase in non-revenue water, cautioning that the trend is pushing the corporation toward what he described as a \u201cdead end.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is no longer a marginal issue\u2014it is systemic and unsustainable,\u201d Mugisha said, noting that illegal connections are undermining revenue collection while placing additional strain on already stretched infrastructure.<\/p>\n

He warned that the vice is affecting service reliability, particularly for paying customers, as water losses continue to rise.<\/p>\n

Mugisha also revealed that the number of overhead water tanks\u2014often used to stabilise supply\u2014has increased by 10 percent, reflecting both growing demand and inefficiencies within the distribution network.<\/p>\n

While such infrastructure helps manage supply interruptions, he said the increased reliance on overhead tanks points to deeper structural challenges within the system.<\/p>\n

District leaders at the workshop echoed concerns over inconsistent water supply, billing discrepancies, and weak enforcement against illegal users.<\/p>\n

They called for stronger collaboration with NWSC, including intensified community sensitisation and stricter enforcement measures to curb illegal connections.<\/p>\n

At the same time, stakeholders acknowledged the corporation\u2019s efforts to expand coverage and modernise operations, urging sustained investment in infrastructure and accountability mechanisms.<\/p>\n

The engagement reflects NWSC\u2019s attempt to open up its operations to scrutiny and strengthen partnerships with local governments as it confronts mounting service delivery challenges.<\/p>\n

Observers say the success of these efforts will depend on how effectively the corporation tackles system losses and enforces compliance among consumers.<\/p>\n

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