May 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The people of Sironko district have got safe drinking water thanks to the Japanese government. The development follows the commissioning of the Napenbo gravity flow water scheme, which Japan funded with a sh154m grant.
The district chairman, David Wambi Kibale, while commissioning the scheme on Sunday, said it would supply piped water to 10 villages in Nalusala sub-county.
Based at the foot of Wanale hills, the scheme will source water from Nalusala River that runs through Sironko district. Wambi said the project would help reduce the prevalence of water-borne diseases. In addition, he argued, it will improve health in rural areas, and reduce the distance women and children walk looking for water.
Wambi said with this burden lightened, the women will use the time to become more productive. He said safe water coverage in the district will rise from 45% to 55%. He urged residents to conserve the environment to sustain the supply of water.
District engineer Andrew Wasukila said over 395 households, consisting of 4,104 people, would benefit from the project by the year 2030. The villages of Konge, Kidowa, Buwanyama, Bukirya, Kolotisi, Buwozoki, Nakisiya and Nakadote are the first beneficiaries.
Annette Namweru, 35, a mother of five, said during the rainy season the water sources are hard to reach because the steep roads, in addition, become slippery. She was happy that her daughters would be secured from defilers who waylay girls on the way to fetch water.
Water minister Maria Mutagamba recently said the Government aims at providing safe drinking water to 60% of households in every sub-county.
Source: Paul Watale, New Vision, 25 May 2010
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