NWSC Advances Katosi–Mutungo Project As Major Water Supply Upgrade Targets Kampala And Wakiso
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is advancing a major water supply project expected to transform the way water is distributed across several parts of Kampala and Wakiso. The Katosi–Mutungo Water Supply Improvement Project is being implemented by the Government of Uganda through NWSC to strengthen the reliability of the water network.
The project is particularly focused on the Mutungo service areas, which are currently supplied through the Muyenga water system. Under the new arrangement, these areas will be connected to the Katosi water supply system, allowing NWSC to shift part of the demand away from Muyenga.
A major part of the work involves laying about 3.8 kilometres of DN600 ductile iron pipeline from Seeta to Namanve. The new pipeline is expected to provide the connection required to transfer water demand from the Muyenga system and strengthen the overall distribution network.
When the project is completed, approximately 708 cubic metres of water per hour in demand will be transferred from Muyenga to the Katosi system. This will create additional capacity in the Muyenga network, giving NWSC more room to improve supply to communities that will continue depending on the system.
The additional capacity is expected to benefit a wide range of areas, including Rubaga, Lungujja, parts of Wakaliga Road, Busega, Natete, Ndebba, Mutundwe, Nalukolongo, Makindye, Salaama Road, Busabala, Mutesa I Road, Sentema Road, Rusaze, Mackay Road, Mbubi Road, Kamanya, Kitinzi, Kibumbiro, Albert Cook, Sekabakintu Road, Gumotoka and Kabuusu.
In Wakiso, communities expected to benefit include Bulenga, Buloba, Bulaga, Wotansimbi, Bukasa, Buyala, Kyebando, Gganda-Nasere, Kamu-Kamu, Bujjuko, Kawoko, Gombe-Kitasa, Naluvule, parts of Ssenge, Kabulengwa, Kireka-Biira, Nakabugo, Kigoma and Kayunga.
Beyond transferring demand, the project is expected to improve the flexibility of the wider water network by strengthening connections between the Katosi and Ggaba systems. This will give NWSC greater ability to manage available water and respond to changing demand across different service areas.
The development comes as Kampala and its surrounding areas continue to experience rapid population growth, putting increasing pressure on existing water infrastructure. Strengthening the network is therefore important in ensuring that households, businesses and institutions can access a more reliable supply.
The Government is working to have the project completed by November 2026. Once delivered, the Katosi–Mutungo Water Supply Improvement Project is expected to increase system capacity, improve supply reliability and provide greater flexibility in water distribution across the targeted communities
