The government targets 100% access to clean water by 2024. However, the report presented yesterday expressed concerns over strategies being implemented to achieve the target.
Senators visited all districts across the country and consulted different institutions including the State Minister in charge Water and Energy in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) officials and the Ministry of Local Governance.
According to the committee chairperson , Jacqueline Muhongayire, the report identifies many queries in the water distribution process.
“Water distribution process has many challenges including wrong statistics, poor operational and management of water supply system as well as poor collaboration between district officials and contractors in charge of water distribution and maintenance,” she explained.
Among others, Muhongayire said that contracts between contractors and district officials are poorly implemented.
The report indicates that District Water Boards do not effectively implement their responsibilities. In all districts, the government rain water harvesting programme is not efficiently implemented.
Senators expressed concerns in district water distribution plan and lack of water accessibility research. It was concluded that water access challenges need immediate redress.
The commission observed that 100 per cent access to clean water by 2024 may not be achieved if there are no clear measures to address the prevalent challenges, which is why Prime Minister should explain the way forward.
Currently, clean water access is 84.8 percent from 74.2 percent in 2010. Under the seven-year government programme, it is targeted to reach 100 per cent.
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