water 21 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Adjumani's Shs60b Water Project Brings Relief, Spurs Development
A transformative Shs60 billion water system, funded by the World Bank and implemented by CCCC under NWSC supervision, is significantly improving lives in Adjumani District and its refugee settlements by providing clean, reliable water from the White Nile. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/how-new-shs60b-water-system-is-transforming-lives-in-adjumani-5468036
For years, Adjumani District grappled with severe water scarcity, particularly during dry seasons. The arduous task of fetching water, often over long distances, disproportionately burdened women and girls, impacting education and livelihoods. This struggle is now a fading memory with the completion of the Shs60 billion Adjumani Water Supply and Sanitation Project.
The massive infrastructure initiative, a collaboration between China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), and World Bank funding, ensures a consistent supply of clean water by drawing directly from the White Nile. This modern system serves both the local population and the extensive refugee settlements in the region.
Unlike previous underground systems, the new project features an intake facility at Arra Village, channeling water via a nine-kilometer pipeline to a treatment plant in Pachara Village. The purified water is then stored and distributed across Adjumani Town and surrounding areas.
A groundbreaking aspect of the project is the use of Micro-Tunneling Technology (MTT) to install intake pipes beneath the riverbed, preserving the Nile’s ecosystem. This innovative technique marks a first for Uganda’s engineering sector, enhancing national standards.
The project also extends its benefits to refugee settlements like Pagirinya, Nyumanzi, and Olua, establishing dedicated water networks that have drastically reduced wait times for thousands of refugees.
Furthermore, a new fecal sludge treatment plant in Adjumani addresses regional sanitation challenges, eliminating the need to transport waste long distances. During its two-year construction, the project provided employment for over 260 Ugandans. CCCC also contributed to community infrastructure by building seven public sanitation facilities.
Residents and local leaders have expressed immense relief and gratitude, emphasizing the project’s profound positive impact on daily life and community well-being. The NWSC urges residents to utilize the new water network responsibly.