Hoima District Local Government, in partnership with the central government under the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (UgFT) program, has launched a major piped water project to address chronic water scarcity in Kiganja Sub-county, Hoima District.
The Kibanda piped water scheme, valued at Shs 926 million, is currently in its third and final phase of construction and will supply clean water to over eight villages, bringing renewed hope to communities that have long depended on unsafe sources.
Dean Mukidi, the District Water Officer, said the project includes the drilling of a reservoir well in Kibito village and construction of a 75,000-litre water tank in Kibanda village.
He said the final phase involves the building of a reservoir and pumping station, with full completion expected by December 2025.
“This project has been ongoing for two financial years and is being implemented in three phases,” Mukidi said during a site inspection on Tuesday.
“We are confident that by December, residents of at least eight villages will be enjoying safe and reliable water access.”
Local leaders hailed the project as a turning point for the region. Hoima District Chairperson Uthuman Mugisha said residents in Kigorobya County, especially those in Kiganja Sub-county, have been relying on salty and unsafe water from Lake Albert and a handful of overburdened boreholes.
“The entire Kiganja Sub-county has only two boreholes serving a large population. This project is a huge step forward,” Mugisha said.
“We first worked on the access road to this place, and now we’re delivering safe water. This will improve both health and agricultural productivity in the area.”
Mugisha commended the government for funding the initiative and urged residents to protect the infrastructure once completed.
Local residents expressed excitement and gratitude. Richard Katusabe, a resident of Kibito village, said the project would end years of suffering.
“We’ve been struggling to access clean water for a long time. Now that the district has remembered us, we are hopeful this will change our lives,” he said.
The third phase of the project is being executed by LUBRA Contractors Limited. Once complete, the piped water system is expected to boost public health, reduce waterborne diseases, and support small-scale farming and livelihood projects in the area.