The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department (RWSSD), commissioned GASPA, Nyakabaale, and Mutunda RGC water supply and sanitation systems in Kiryandongo District yesterday.
Construction works for all three systems commenced on 18th September 2025 and were substantially completed by 17th July 2026. The systems were designed to supply a total (domestic and non-domestic) population of 39,507 by 2043.
Costed at over UGX 12bn, the systems were constructed by the Government of Uganda with funding from the World Bank. M/s Reddy’s Technical Services Limited was contracted to undertake the construction of both Nyakabaale and Mutunda water supply systems, while M/S Royal Techno Industries constructed GASPA RGC water supply system. M/S SARI Consulting Engineers, in association with SGAPI, were hired for the design review and construction supervision of the projects.
The main infrastructure included in the scope of work include;
i. Borehole production sources: two at Nyakabaale, one at Gaspa, and one at Mutunda.
ii. Solar-powered pumping infrastructure, including pump houses and guard houses.
iii. Transmission and distribution pipelines to extend water services within the three RGCs.
iv. Storage reservoirs: 150 m³ at Nyakabaale, 200 m³ at Gaspa, and 150 m³ plus 100 m³ at Mutunda.
v. Chlorine-dosing chemical houses, water offices, 5 public waterborne toilets, and 6 separate boys’ and girls’ institutional toilets.
vi. Service points include 460 yard taps and 15 public standposts at Nyakabaale; 240 yard taps and 15 standposts at Gaspa; and 600 yard taps and 15 standposts at Mutunda.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Water and Environment, led by the Acting Assistant Commissioner RWSSD Eng. Ronald Katalo, together with the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Kiryandongo, Hon. Dan Muganga; the Chairperson LC5, Hon. Osaga Nelson; the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); the District Water Officer; the District Health Officer; the Resident Engineer and Clerk of Works for SARI/SGAPI; representatives from Reddy’s Technical Services Ltd; and staff from the Central Umbrella of Water and Sanitation, among others.
The commissioning was preceded by a stakeholders’ meeting at the Kiryandongo DLG headquarters, during which the project status was reported at 100% completion for all three systems.
Following the meeting, the delegation inspected the completed works after which the facilities including the office blocks and equipment, three motorcycles, and operational tools were handed over to the Central Umbrella for operation and maintenance.
GASPA water supply system serves part of the villages located in Kikube, Kitwara, and South Parishes, as well as part of the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. Nyakabaale serves 25 villages located in Mboira and Kiigya Parishes, while Mutunda covers part of 25 villages in Diima, Nyamahasa, and Kakwokwo Parishes. These systems will enhance access to safe, reliable, and financially sustainable water and sanitation services for refugee hosting communities in Kiryandongo district.