NWSC boss Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha

NEWS- The National Water and Sewage Corporation has disconnected water services to Luzira Prison Complex due to outstanding arrears. 

The water services according to the press conference signed by the senior commissioner of prisons Frank Baine Mayanja and the service spokesperson were disconnected on 13th August 2024 due to outstanding water bill arrears of Shs. 18, 272,450,274.

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Baine Mayanja revealed that the disconnection happened despite the Ministry of finance, planning and economic development releasing 2,355,351,000 in the first quarter of 2024/25 financial year which he said has already been remitted to NWSC.

He noted that however the Uganda Prisons service is utilizing water bowsers to mitigate water crisis as negotiations are going on between the Ministry of finance, planning and economic development, Ministry of internal affairs, Uganda Prisons service and National water and Sewerage corporation to restore water situation to normal.

The service spokesperson urged the affected prisoners and staff to remain calm as long term solutions are being thought.