Water and Sanitation Development Facility - Karamoja

Water and Sanitation Development Facility Karamoja (WSDF-K) is a regional initiative under the Department that aims at delivering water and sanitation services in small towns and rural growth centers of the 9 districts of Karamoja.

The establishment of WSDF-K commenced on FY 2022/2023 and ending FY 2026/2027. This is a five year project which is fully funded by the Government of Uganda.

To enhance service delivery in the Karamoja region, the Ministry is currently constructing a three-storey office block in Moroto to accommodate all its Departments and Agencies.

WSDF-K achieves this through the following mechanisms;

• Constructing Piped water supply systems and Sanitation facilities in the small towns and Rural Growth Centers.

• Carrying out promotional campaigns aimed at improving latrine coverage, personal hygiene like hand washing after visiting latrine, and water source catchment protection and;

• Building capacities of Local Authorities and communities to sustainably operate and manage the investments.

• Sensitization of communities on water and sanitation to ensure their effective participation and ownership through meetings, home visits, radios, traditional and print media. 

COMPLETED PROJECTS

WSDF-K has successfully completed 11 piped water supply systems over the past few years. These completed projects have positively impacted approximately 400,000 individuals across 245 villages.

Additionally, WSDF-K working closely with Nexus Green completed and technically handed over 4 WSS namely Losilang WSS, Napumpum WSS in Kotido district, Lotirir WSS and Loputuk WSS Moroto district Umbrella of Water and Sanitation-Karamoja for O&M. Rehabilitated Amudat PWS in Amudat district and Abim PWS in Abim district. One system is awaiting commissioning; Iriiri in Napak district.

Details of completed projects under WSDF-K

ONGOING PROJECTS 

There are 4 running projects under construction, 3 water supply systems namely; Lorengecora Piped Water System in Napak District, Iriiri Piped Water Supply System in Napak district, Kakingol Gravity Water Supply System in Moroto district and a three storage office block in Moroto. This block will accommodate all departments and agencies of the Ministry.

The Ministry is also undertaking designs for 5 towns; 3 under consultancy (Lokitelaebu in Kotido, Oreta-Rogom in Abim, Kathile in Karenga) and 2 under internal designs (Nabilatuk and Alakas in Amudat), the review of all the design concepts is in progress.  

Details of ongoing projects in the region

PLANNED INTERVENTIONS

In a bid to improve access to clean water and sanitation inKaramoja region, we aim to develop and construct more water systems across the region. These planned projects are expected to have a significant impact on the lives of the community, improving their access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene facilities.

 Projects to be implemented in Karamoja under WSDF-K

 Challenges faced in the region.

➢ Low ground water potentials. Many areas are water stressed making it difficult to attain the required water yield to serve the community.

➢ High cost of water and sanitation Investment. The materials for construction and labor are high.

➢ High cost of power extensions and diesel for generators for pumping the water.

➢ Inadequate funding & irregular cash flows. This has delayed the facility from kick-starting new projects in the region and completing the ongoing projects on time.

➢ Difficulties in acquiring land.

➢ Vandalism

➢ High costs of management.