The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inaugurated a significant water supply project in Nawanende Parish, Bugulumbya Sub-County, Kamuli District, worth $163,000. This initiative has sparked excitement among the local residents.
At the commissioning ceremony held on Wednesday, Jane Sembuche Mselle, the Country Director for Water Aid Uganda, announced that the new water supply system is strategically designed to serve more than 50 villages. Its operational lifespan is projected until 2043, with a 20-year design horizon. Mselle highlighted that the introduction of this water system is expected to have a positive impact on community health and sanitation standards.
Charles Maxwell Mugude, the Kamuli LC5 chairman, shared the challenges they have faced in constructing water sources due to limited funds allocated to the water sector. He expressed optimism that this new project would address these challenges and provide easier access to clean water, reducing disease outbreaks in the area.
Robert Kalulu, the director of Yana Community School, expressed his excitement about the project. He emphasized that it would spare the community from the arduous task of fetching water over long distances and contribute to improved public health in the region.
The first deputy prime minister, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, extended her appreciation to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for making such a significant investment to enhance the lives of the people in Kamuli District. She acknowledged their commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of children and families in the area. Additionally, Kadaga urged the community to protect the project by preventing any vandalism of the solar panels, which are likely integral to the water supply system’s functionality.