Mandate and Legal Framework

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Mandate

Initiating legislation, policy formulation, setting standards, inspections, monitoring and coordination, and back up technical support in relation to water and environment sub sectors

Our Legal Foundation

The Umbrella Water and Sanitation Authorities (UWS) derive their mandate from the Water Act, Cap 152 of the Laws of Uganda, and operate under the supervision of the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) through the Utility Support Division (USD).

Mandate Objectives

  • Improved functionality and sustainability of the piped water supply and sanitation systems in STs/RGCs
  • Service reliability; through improved access to services and reduced down time
  • Financial sustainability by developing the capacity of schemes to generate sufficient revenue (reducing NRW and financial leakages)
  • Innovate ways of providing services to the rural poor, institutions, & rural based cottage industries at the least possible cost

Mandate in Action (Key Achievements)

  • Over 4 million Ugandans now served through Umbrella-managed water systems.
  • 626 water supply schemes operational under UWS oversight.
  • 85–95% O&M cost recovery achieved through improved tariffs.
  • Non-Revenue Water (NRW) reduced to 35% nationally.
  • Solarization and digital billing systems rolled out across all regions.
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Umbrella of Water and Sanitation

UWS (Umbrella of Water and Sanitation) represents a model used by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) in Uganda to manage water and sanitation services.

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