The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), through the Government of Uganda, is making progress on the Katosi–Mutungo Water Supply Improvement Project, a major development expected to strengthen water supply reliability in several parts of Kampala and Wakiso.The project is aimed at improving water services in the Mutungo service areas, which currently depend on the Muyenga water supply system. Once completed, the affected areas will be transferred to the Katosi water supply system, helping to reduce pressure on the Muyenga system.
One of the key components of the project is the laying of approximately 3.8 kilometres of DN600 ductile iron pipeline from Seeta to Namanve. The pipeline will provide the infrastructure needed to transfer a significant portion of the water demand currently handled by the Muyenga system to the Katosi system.According to the project plan, about 708 cubic metres of water per hour in demand will be transferred from the Muyenga system to the Katosi system. This is expected to create additional capacity within the Muyenga network and allow it to serve its remaining areas more effectively.The increased capacity and improved operating levels are expected to strengthen water supply reliability in 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.Several communities in Wakiso are also expected to benefit from the improved system. These 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.The project is also expected to give NWSC greater flexibility in managing water between the Katosi and Ggaba supply systems.
By redistributing demand and increasing available capacity, the Corporation will be better positioned to respond to water needs across different service areas.For residents and businesses in the targeted communities, the project could bring more dependable water services and reduce pressure on existing supply infrastructure. It is part of broader Government efforts to expand and strengthen urban water systems as Kampala and surrounding areas continue to grow.The Government and NWSC are working to have the project completed by November 2026. Once operational, the Katosi–Mutungo improvement project is expected to become an important part of efforts to deliver a more reliable, flexible and efficient water supply to communities across Kampala and Wakiso.
