Kamuli, Uganda: Kamuli District Tuesday marked World Water Day with a renewed call for improved hygiene and sanitation as key tools in preventing communicable and life-threatening diseases.
The district-wide celebrations, held on April 28, 2026, at Butende Primary School, were organised under the theme “Accelerating Safely Managed Sanitation for a Healthier Uganda,” drawing participation from local leaders, health workers, students, and community members.
Speaking as chief guest, Kamuli Deputy RDC Adonia Mafumo Wansada emphasised the urgent need for collective action to ensure access to clean water and proper sanitation facilities.
“We must work together to ensure that our communities have access to clean water and sanitation facilities. This is crucial in preventing the spread of diseases and promoting healthy living,” Wansada said.
He also used the platform to dismiss circulating rumours alleging that government, through the RDC’s office, is offering women for marriage alongside material support, describing the claims as false and misleading.
“We are aware of these rumours, and I want to assure the public that they are completely false. We will not tolerate anyone spreading such rumours, and whoever is behind them will be arrested and prosecuted,” he warned.
Kamuli Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Sentongo Badru Waligo commended local initiatives promoting sanitation, particularly the efforts of Water Solutions in advancing hygiene practices across the district.
“Water Solutions is doing a great job in promoting hygiene and sanitation, and we appreciate their efforts. We need more organisations like this to support our work in improving people’s lives,” Waligo said.
The Coordinator of Kamuli Water Solutions, Hillary Wafula, highlighted the link between sanitation and broader social outcomes, noting that improved access to water and hygiene facilities can help reduce teenage pregnancy, early marriage, and school dropout among girls.
“Our goal is to ensure that girls have access to clean water and sanitation facilities so they can stay in school and pursue their dreams,” Wafula said.
The event featured a community march through Kamuli town, with participants carrying banners promoting hygiene awareness, alongside the distribution of basins and jerrycans to households to improve sanitation practices.
Stakeholders called for stronger community involvement in sustaining hygiene standards, stressing that improved sanitation is critical to reducing disease burden and improving overall quality of life.
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