By Sekaggya Seka Moses
Kampala, Uganda – The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has disconnected water services to Luzira Prison Complex due to outstanding water bills totaling Shs18,272,450,274.
According to Frank Baine, Senior Commissioner of Prisons, the disconnection occurred on August 13, 2024, despite the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development releasing Shs7,996,253,000, which has already been remitted to NWSC.
“This situation is a matter of national concern,” Baine said, adding that the Uganda Prisons Service is currently utilizing water bowsers to mitigate the water crisis.
Negotiations are underway between the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Uganda Prisons Service, and National Water and Sewerage Corporation to restore the water situation to normal.
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In the meantime, prisoners and staff have been urged to remain calm as long-term solutions are being sought.
“Uganda Prisons Services remains committed to upholding its mission of providing safe, secure, and humane custody of offenders,” Baine assured.
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