Government extends piped water to more villages in Wakiso's Mumyuka Sub-county

What the report says

The Government has begun extending piped water services to additional villages in Mumyuka Sub-county, Wakiso District, in a Shs1.18 billion project reported by Nile Post. The scheme is expected to improve access to clean and safe water for residents in Lukwanga, Ntinda, Kyeberese, Muyenje, Jimbo and Nabukalu villages once completed.

According to Wakiso District officials, the project is being implemented under the 2025/2026 financial year and is scheduled for completion by January 2027. When finished, it is expected to serve about 7,000 people, or roughly 1,400 households. Work already completed includes a production borehole, a 34-kilowatt solar-powered pumping system, a powerhouse, guard house and toilet, a 2.4-kilometre transmission pipeline, and an 86,000-litre reservoir tank.

During an inspection, Wakiso District LCV Chairperson Eng. Ian Kyeyune urged the contractor and district water staff to finish the work on time while maintaining quality standards. He said the project should help reduce the burden of fetching water, especially for women and children, while also improving sanitation and public health.

The district said residents agreed to contribute Shs100 per jerrycan for maintenance and to help protect the infrastructure from vandalism. More broadly, the project fits into government efforts to expand rural water access, though the article’s specific figures and timeline are the details reported by Nile Post.