By Joshua Olomo
Kwania, Uganda | International Lifeline fund Spends Nearly 1 billion for financial Year 2025/26 on Solar pipe water systems and Boreholes rehabilitation in Kwania.
On Wednesday, the organization (ILF) commissioned three solar-powered water systems, 7 rehabilitated and 8 newly drilled boreholes in Kwania District.
The commissioning event took place on Wednesday at Abongomola Primary School in Abongomola Sub-county.
The commissioned projects which costed a total of UGX. 721million were implemented in the sub counties of Akali, Abongomola, Ayabi, Atingtidi, Nambieso and Chawente.
Each mini solar powered system costed North of 150 million shillings, Each Rahab costing more than 10million and Each newly drilled and installed borehole costed more than 35 million.
Mr. Brian Mukago, Country Director of International Lifeline Fund, said their work is focused on sustainability. Communities must protect the water sources provided for them to ensure the Fund continues to bring more support.
The organization’s Engineer in charge of planning, designing and execution of the water supply infrastructures, Boniface Okwir, revealed that International Lifeline Fund spent UGX 721 million on water projects during the 2025/2026 financial year. The investment facilitated the drilling of 8 new boreholes, 3 solar-powered piped water systems, and rehabilitation of 7 existing boreholes.
Mr. Nicholas Akwang, Principal Assistant Secretary of Kwania, said the organization has been operating for 16 years in Apac and Kwania. He noted that their work is greatly improving access to clean water for communities.
Mr. George Kakoma Akacha, LC5 Chairperson of Kwania, and Mr. Adoli Zumbe, LC3 Chairperson of Abongomola Sub-county, said the work being done by International Lifeline Fund is greatly helping to address the water challenges in Kwania District.
Mr. Ceaser Obada, Assistant Resident District Commissioner of Kwania, reaffirmed the district’s commitment to welcoming NGOs, noting that International Lifeline Fund has done commendable work in Kwania.
With funding from International Lifeline Fund, Everflow is now drilling and carrying out major rehabilitation of boreholes in Kwania and Apac. Water users are only required to pay UGX 90,000 per month.