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Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Foreword

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Structure of Report

PRELIMINARY

Vote: 019 Ministry of Water and Environment

V1: Vote Overview

V2: Past Vote Performance and Medium Term Plans

V3: Proposed Budget Allocations for 2012/13 and the Medium Term

V4: Vote Challenges and Unfunded Outputs for 2012/13 and the Medium Term

V5: Vote Crosscutting Issues

Annex 1: Vote function Profiles and Composition

Annex 2: Draft Profiles and Annual Workplans for Projects and Programmes

Annex 3: Staff Establishment Structures

Vote: 150 National Environment Management Authority

V1: Vote Overview








Vote: 157 National Forestry Authority

V1: Vote Overview








Vote: 500 501-850 Local Governments

V1: Vote Overview






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Foreword

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Foreword


Rt. Honorable Speaker, I present to you the Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS) for the Financial Year

2012/13, covering vote 019- Ministry of Water and Environment ( MWE) and its semi- autonomous

agencies namely vote 150-National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and vote 157-National

Forestry Authority ( NFA).

This Ministerial Policy Statement has been prepared and is being submitted to Parliament in accordance

with Section 6(1) of the Budget Act 2001. Overall, during FY 2011/12 the sector continued to register

remarkable tangible achievements despite the challenges encountered such as the high population growth,

low functionality, high cost technology options, overwhelming demand for Water for Production facilities,

the high rehabilitation costs for aged facilities, implications of adverse climate change and weak

enforcement/compliance in the areas of environmental laws/regulations.

Generally, this MPS upholds many of the good strategies and other initiatives introduced by Government

over the past years. In the FY 2012/13, government will continue to improve access to and functionality of

safe domestic water and sanitation facilities, increase storage capacity for water for production, safeguard

quality and quantity for both the surface and underground water resources, continue to demarcate

boundaries of wetlands, restore degraded ecosystems, focus on tree planting activities to enhance household

income and soil fertility improvement as well as promoting integration of adaptation and mitigation in

sector plans to address climate change effects. In addition, management of municipal solid waste will be

scaled up for a clean, healthy and productive environment. In the FY 2012/13, the budget for the Water and

Environment Sector is Ush 391.09bn. The figure includes Ushs 296.426bn for vote 019-Ministry of Water

and Environment, Ushs 5.68bn for vote 150-NEMA, Ushs 20.16bn for vote 157-NFA and Ushs 68.83bn for

vote 501-850 as Local Governments (LGs) Conditional Grants. While there is a slight nominal increase in

the sector allocation this FY, compared to the FY 2011/12, there are still a number of unfunded priorities,

especially with regard to the environment management and regulatory services for the oil and gas

exploration industry in Uganda budgeted at Shs 4.0bn.

I take this opportunity to register my appreciation to Parliament, the line Ministries, Local Governments,

Development Partners, the Private Sector, Civil Society Organizations and Local Communities for their

support which has been instrumental for all the achievements presented in this Ministerial Policy Statement.

Accordingly, I would now like to seek approval of Ush. 391.09bn, in the FY 2012/13, as the budget for

Vote 019 – MWE, vote 150-NEMA and vote 157-NFA The figure comprises of Ushs 9.75bn for wage,

Ushs 12.427bn as non-wage, Ushs 12.199bn as Non Tax Revenue, Ushs 205.992bn and Ushs 150.721bn as

domestic and donor capital development expenditures, respectively.

On behalf of the Government of Uganda, I pledge our resolve to execute the planned activities and outputs

for the FY 2012/13 and use the availed resources effectively to achieve the set objectives and goals

Hon. Maria Mutagamba

MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT

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Budget Framework PaperBFP

Danish Development AgencyDANIDA

District Environment OfficerDEO

Department of Environment Support ServicesDESS

Directorate of Public ProsecutionDPP

Directorate of Water DevelopmentDWD

District Water and Sanitation Conditional Development GrantDWSCDG

Environment EducationEE

Environment Impact AssessmentEIA

Environment and Natural ResourcesENRS

European UnionEU

Financial YearFY

Government of UgandaGoU

Human Resource DevelopmentHRD

Japanese International Cooperation AgencyJICA

Local GovernmentLG

Lake Victoria Environmental management ProjectLVEMP

Millennium Development GoalsMDG

Ministerial Policy StatementMPS

Municipal Solid WasteMSW

Medium TermMT

Medium Term Expenditure FrameworkMTEF

National Development PlanNDP

National Environment ActNEA

National Management Environment AuthorityNEMA

National Forestry AuthorityNFA

Non-Government OrganizationNGO

Natural Resources BaseNRB

National State of Environment ReportNSOER

National Water and Sewerage CorporationNWSC

Poverty Eradication Action PlanPEAP

Prosperity For AllPFA

Public Procurement and Disposal AuthorityPPDA

Peace Recovery and Development ProgrammePRDP

Sector-Wide Approach to PlanningSWAP

World Environment DayWED

Water for ProductionWfP

World Metrological OrganisationWMO

Water Resources ManagementWRM

Water Supply and SanitationWSS

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Structure of the Ministerial Policy Statement

The Ministerial Policy Statement is structured by Vote, as follows:

This section sets out past performance and future plans for Central and Local Government Votes in

more detail. It is structured as follows for each Vote: A Vote Overview sets out key details of the

vote, including past performance, future plans and key performance issues to be addressed including

costing implications.

Annex 1 provides profiles for Vote Functions, and their composition. Annex 2 provides detailed

profiles and annual workplan of each project and programme under the vote. Annex 3 provides

details of approved staff structure for each programme and project (including names of staff and

vacant posts). This is clearly demonstrated in the form of an organogram Annexes 2 and 3 are not

present for LGs as it forms part of the Local Government BFPs.

• Vote Overview

• Vote Annexes

Vote Functions

“Each Minister shall cause to be prepared and submitted to Parliament a Policy Statement of the relevant

Ministry on the preliminary [budget] estimates .... by the 30th day of June in each year”. Budget Act 2001,

Section 6 (1)

Structure

Since the FY2009/10 budget cycle, the preparation of sector BFPs, Ministerial Policy Statements and

Budget Estimates centre around the notion of Vote Functions. A Vote Function is a set of programmes,

projects, and Local Government Grants, defining the roles and responsibilities of a vote/institution, and

contributing towards the attainment of vote and overall sector objectives.

As such, a Vote Function provides detailed information on centralised services, by capturing allocations to

Central Ministries and Stand Alone Votes, and decentralised services funded via grants to Local

Governments

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Executive Summary

The Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS) has been prepared in conformity with guidelines issued by the

Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MFPED), as the principal document for

presenting details of the Ministry of Water and Environment, National Environment Management Authority

and National Foresty Authority budgets estimates for FY 2012/13 to Parliament.

This document entails the recommendations and responses on issues raised by Parliament during FY

2011/12, past and future planned vote outputs, medium term plans, major capital investments, actions for

improved sector performance, key expenditure allocations, unfunded outputs for FY 2012/13 and the

medium term, expenditure plans by item of expenditure, an overview of Cross Cutting Issues, annual and

quarterly work plans as well as procurement plans.

The Water and Environment sector directly contributes to the National Development plan (NDP) priorities

which include growth, employment and socio-economic development transformation. Proper management

of Environment and Natural Resources is a critical area to sustainable economic development. The National

Development Plan appreciates that the degraded environment and loss of vegetation cover grossly affects

other primary sectors like agricultural production, water for production and water resources resulting into

multiple effects of food security, people’s livelihoods and economic growth. Forest is equally critical

because it sustains water catchments system and plays a key role in mitigation of climate change effects.

In view of the above, the Ministry of Water and Environment (vote-019) will continue to play its role in

implementation of various government programmes through its respective vote functions covering; Rural

Water Supply and Sanitation, Urban Water Supply and Sewerage (Small and Large Towns), Water for

Production, Water Resources Management, Natural Resources Management (Environment, Forestry,

Wetlands) and Weather, Climate and Climate Change, Policy, Planning and Administration in order to

contribute to the national development. Similar contribution is from other independent votes affiliated to

the sector namely, National Environment Authority (NEMA)-vote 150 and National Forestry Authority -

vote 157.

Overall, the Water and Environment Sector budget provision for financial year 2012/13 is USh. 391.09bn

covering Vote 019-Water and Environment, Vote 150-NEMA, Vote 157-NFA and Vote 501-850 for LGs

Conditional Grants. This shows a nominal increase in the sector allocation as compared to approved budget

for financial year 2011/12 which provided for USh 272.6bn. Out of the total budget allocated to the sector,

UShs 296.426bn was allocated to Vote 019-Water and Environment, while UShs 5.68bn and UShs.

20.157bn was allocated to vote 150-NEMA and Vote 157-NFA respectively. Out of the UShs 296.426bn

allocated to vote 019, Shs. 68.827bn is allocated to Local Governments as Conditional Grant covering

Water Development, Sanitation and Wetlands. It is important to note the conditional Grants for Water

Development has been raised from Shs.54.583bn to Shs. 62.211bn while that of Wetlands has been raised

from Shs 0.785bn to Shs. 3.116bn to cater for environmental concerns under PRDP.

The allocations to vote functions (VFs) were made based on the sector priorities aimed at achieving the

National Development Plan priorities, sector objectives as well as the Millennium Development Goals

targets. The summary of critical sector achievements during FY 2011/12 and the planned outputs for FY

2012/13 are as follows;

Rural Water and Sanitation Vote function-During the FY 2011/12, several activities aimed at increasing

safe water coverage and accessibility in rural areas were carried out. These included construction of

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Tororo- Manafwa large gravity flow scheme, Jezza- Muduma, Katende Kamengo, and completing

construction of piped water supply systems in Adwari, Madiopei and Orum. Completed the engineering

designs for Bukwo, Ongino, Luanda and Kabumba. A total of 87 boreholes were constructed and 71 were

rehabilitated. Support supervission and monitoring of implementation of the district water and Sanitation

conditional grant and capacity building to Local Governments was provided by TSUs. In addition, the local

governments were supported to improve sanitation and hygiene through a conditional grant for sanitation

activities. To improve functionality of point water sources, hand pump mechanic associations were formed

throughout the country.

The planned outputs for FY 2012/13 are; completion of Tororo-Manafwa, Jjezza-Muduma, Katend-

Kamengo and Luanda, construction of Bududa-Nabweya (30%), Lirima (30%), Kabumba (80%), Ongino

(100%) and Kanyampanga (70%) water supply systems. Construct at least 100 boreholes in selected rural

areas in response to emergencies and water stressed areas, construct two(2) solar powered water systems

and setup management structures in Amuru district. Construct appropriate water systems in the Alwi dry

water corridor in Nebbi district and Kahama GFS in Ntungamo district. Capacity building for the

appropriate technologies especially domestic rain water harvesting will be provided. Support supervision

and monitoring of implementation of the district water and Sanitation conditional grant and capacity

building to Local Governments will be provided by Technical Support Units. To improve functionality of

point water sources, hand pump mechanic associations will be operationalised throughout the country.

Urban Water and Sanitation vote function:- During FY 2011/12 the major achievements were: Construction

of Rwene, and Kagango water supply were completed. Construction continued in the 5 RGCs of Kazo

(80%), Kiruhura (90%), Kakuto (30%), Kayanga (60%) and Lyantonde (30%). On sanitation, 9 ecological

sanitation toilets were constructed. 2 public sanitation facilities were completed in Tirinyi and Kibuku.

Functionality of major components of town piped water supply schemes was restored through supply of

pumps in Kamuli, Kyenjojo, Butogota, Katwe - Kabatooro, and Nakasongola. Completed the designing of

Kagaa water supply system. The construction works for Tirinyi-Kibuku (80%), Kaabong and Abim WSS

are still ongoing while construction of 2 public sanitation facilities were completed in Trinyi-Kibuku.

Constructions works at Adjumani (90%), Oyam (75%), Amolatar (60%) and Koboko extension is at full

completion stage. The Kamdini, Kitgum and Pader are ongoing. Conducted 2 sanitation surveys in Kitgum

and Pader, construction of public flush toilets in Adjumani, Amolata and Oyam is still on-going. Reservoir

tanks and pipe-lines were secured for Omega and Agweng. Alebtong town council the former IDP camp

water scheme was re-instated to functionality.

Completed construction of Nakaseke Town Water Supply and Sanitation System. Completed designs for

Zirobwe, Ntwetwe, Bweyale, Kasanje and Kako new water supply systems and additionally for

rehabilitation works in Wakiso and Kakiri towns. Commenced construction works in Kako town (20%

completion). Siting and drilling of 19 production wells in the towns of Kasanje, Ntwetwe, Bweyale,

Kiganda, Zirobwe, Kanoni, Gombe, Nkoni, Kyamulibwa and Najjembe. With respect to National Water

and Sewerage Corporation, (NWSC), substantive progress has been registered in cleaning and un-blocking

of 11.5km gravity sewers and 10km of siphons on Jinja Road, Kitante and Dewinton Road. Structures for

Rubigi WWTP and faecal plant wa s completed with laying of about 9km new sewers pipes.

During the Financial Year 2012/13, the Urban Water Supply and Sewerage vote function- key planned

outputs will include commencement of construction works of 5 water offices in the towns of Moyo,

Kalongo, Ibuje, Purongo and Ovujo, complete construction of piped water systems in the 5 towns of

Paidha, Patongo, Opit, Omugo and Agweng, commence construction of piped water systems in the 5 towns

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of Moyo, Ibuje, Kalongo, Purongo and Ovujo, start construction of 35 household Ecosan toilets for

demonstration in 5 in each towns of Kitgum, Pader, Paidha, Patongo, Opit, Omugo & Purongo and 2

regional sludge beds completed in Agwata and Kitgum. Finalize construction of WSDFs headquarters and

Urban water offices in the towns of Ntwentwe, Kasanje, and Zirobwe, drill 10 production boreholes and

start construction of 3 town water supply systems in Ntwentwe (Kyankwanzi), Kasanje (Wakiso), and

Zirobwe (Luwero).

Complete construction of town water supply systems in Kaabong and Abim, construction of town water

supply systems of Namalu, Tirinyi-Kibuku, Karenga Mbulamuti, Suam, Ochero, Kapelebyong, Buwuni and

and Mayuge plus expansion of Katakwi town water supply systems. Construction of 25 house ecological

sanitation toilets in 5 towns of Suam, Kapelebyong, Mbulamuti, Buwuni and Ochero, complete construction

works in 6 RGCs, of Kyempene, Kikagati, Matete, Kahunge, Kabuga, Kinoni-Mbarara. Under NWSC,

continue with construction of Lubigi Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) and network under National

Water and Sewerage Corporation, rehabilitation of Bugolobi and network systems and construction of

Nakivubo and Kinawataka Waste Water Treatment Plant and expanding of Gaba water works and south-

western parts of Kampala namely Namasuba and Buloba.

Water for Production Vote Function:- During the FY 2011-12 achievements included construction of Rakai

bulk water supply up to 30%, completed construction of Akwera dam in Lira district, Kobebe dam and

Arechek dam in Moroto district, Longorimit dam in Kaabong district, Extension of a piped water scheme in

Sembabule district, Lutunku and Kisozi valley tanks in Sembabule district. A total of 114 valley tanks using

Government equipment were constructed in Moroto 6, Napak 4, and Kotido 6 (of capacity 10,000m3).

Lyantonde 61 and Kiruhura 37 (of the average capacity of 1,200m3). Other achievements include:

commencement on construction completion of Kawomeri dam in Abim district created awareness for drip

irrigation for the following dams: Longoromit in Kaboong District, Akwera in Lira District, Leye in Apac

District, Kagango in Isingiro District and Kakinga in Sembabule District.

Planned outputs during the period of 2012/13 WFP will continue with construction works for bulk water

supply scheme in Rakai district, Kajodi valley tank in Mityana district, Nyamiringa and Nakakabala valley

tanks in Kiboga district and rehabilitation of windmills in Karamoja region. Carry out construction of WfP

facilities countrywide using WfP equipments in partnership with farmers. Commence on construction

works of Nyakiharo multipurpose water supply system in Kabale district, Andibo dam in Nebbi district,

Acanpii dam in Oyam district, and Namatata dam in Namalu subcounty, Nakapiripirit district. To ensure

additional WfP coverage in the country, designs of various facilities will be made including, Kikatsi-Sanga-

Kanyaryeru bulk water scheme, Nyakiharo multipurpose water supply system in Kabale district, Rwengaaju

irrigation scheme in Kabarole district, Namatata dam in Namalu subcounty, Nakapiripirit district.

Water Resources Management Vote Function:- By the end of the FY 2011-12, outputs that were realized

included: flood management strategy developed for flood districts in eastern Uganda; 11 drilling permits

renewed, 4 new drilling permits issued, 26 new water abstraction permit processed, 7 new effluent

discharge permits processed, 13 environmental Impact Assessment reports reviewed and 5 applications for

hydraulic works permit processed. Increased awareness on the trans-boundary aspects of water resources

management between Uganda and Southern Sudan in Aswa River. Draft water quality maps produced for

Amuru, Gulu, Pader, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya, Otuke, Alebtong, Dokolo, Kaberamaido, Kasese,

Kamwenge and Kabarole. Strategy for catchment based water resources management through WMZs

completed and its full operationalisation started with opening of 4 WMZ offices in Mbale for Kyoga WMZ,

Lira for Upper Nile WMZ, Mbarara for Upper Nile WMZ and Fort Portal for Albert WMZ. Regulation and

regular safety inspections performed on 3 major dams (Owen, Nalubaale), Dam safety plans for the

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development of unit 1 of Bujagali HEP facility finalized.

The Planned outputs for FY 2012/13 are: upgrading of the Entebbe water quality laboratory to be

recognized as a national reference laboratory, development of a water pollution management strategy for

Murchison Bay and Albertine-Graben, development of new guidelines and standards to enable sustainable

developments in the petroleum industry, including emergency procedures. Consolidating implementation of

the catchment based water resources management through strengthening the four Water Management Zones

(WMZs) supporting and up-scaling preparation of stakeholder-driven Catchment Management Plans in

priority catchments in the country. Detailed catchment management and investment plans including

strategies for adaptation to the impacts of climate change will be developed for 2 catchment areas. Continue

representation in Nile basin and Lake Victoria basin trans-boundary water resources management

programmes ensuring that Uganda’s interests are protected in accordance with international law and

regional treaties and agreements. Continue discussion regarding ratification of the Cooperative Framework

Agreement by the Nile basin riparians, and development of a new Lake Victoria release policy. Under Lake

Victoria Environmental Management Project, Phase II, waste water treatment facilities in two selected sites

rehabilitated while water shed management interventions in targeted sub-catchments enhanced. With

respect to water regulation, the upper Katonga sub-catchment sustainably managed/rehabilitated by the

communities. Lastly there will be Strengthening water resources regulatory framework through amendment

of water policies and laws, developing a licensing system for hydrogeologists, establishing a reservoir

regulation and dam safety management framework, mapping water users and waste water dischargers and

improving compliance and enforcement of water laws and water permit conditions.

Natural Resources Management Vote Function:- To ensure sustainable use of Natural Resources, clean,

healthy and productive environment as well as increased productivity of the Natural Resources Base

(NRB), the achievements realized under this VF by the end of the FY 2011- 12 included; 1011 ha of

woodlots and plantations established outside watershed sites, 1,800 ha of degraded watersheds re-vegetated,

135 ha of agro-forest and woodlots established, 2,510 ha of Agro-Forest fruit tress established, 2,647

hedgerows established, 944 ha of LFR enriched in 5 districts, 339ha of 24 privately owned natural forests

were enriched and 54 forest owners sensitized. 95.5 ha of eucalyptus, pine, oranges, mangoes and

avocadoes and other avenue trees have been planted by schools, municipalities and or urban centres. Other

achievements include 150 EPFs were provided for guarding and protecting surveying team during

demarcation process. Gazette instruments for Kampala wetland demarcation provided and initiated

processes to reactivate inter district wetland management committees for Okole wetland in the north and

Rwizi wetland.

Planned outputs for this Vote Function during the FY 2012/13 are; re-vegetation of 1,500 hectares of

degraded watersheds 1,000 km of contour hedges established and planted 700,000 seedlings for woodlot

and plantation establishment procured; complete construction of Doho, Mobuku and Agoro irrigation

schemes. Carry out demarcation of 66 kms of the boundaries of Kalagala, Itanda falls buffer zone, river

Nile banks, Namavundu CFR in Jinja and Buikwe including restoration of 20ha degraded sections. In

addition, demarcation of 165 kms of 6 critical municipal wetlands in Jinja, Mbale, Gulu, Lira, Masaka,

Wakiso and Bushenyi boundaries completed and degraded sections of 50 ha restored. 60kms boundaries of

2 RAMSAR site wetlands of Nakuwa and Mabamba demarcated.

Other outputs will include development of management plans for 3 critical wetlands for Nakivubo, Lubigi

and Kansanga, 104 wetland compliance monitoring and enforcement conducted in Kampala, Wakiso,

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Mukono and 22 municipalities, 112 LGs technically supervised for compliance to Wetland Management

guidelines 50 Environment Protection Police Unit trained and facilitated to provide security during wetland

compliance and boundary demarcations. Furthermore, the Wetland Resources Management Bill finalized.

The 4 National tree planting days celebrated and seedlings planted on each day while 50 districts inspected

and monitored for environmental management.

Weather, Climate and Climate Change vote function:- During FY 2011/12 the recorded progress in various

areas include 35827 Synops and Metars observed and transmitted on GTS. 3800 International Aviation

Route Forecasts prepared and issued. 12 Synoptic, 8 Agro meteorological, 6 Hydro meteorological and 100

rainfall stations maintained. All rainfall stations in districts of Kaberamaido, Apac, Amolatar, Lamwo,

Agago, Kitgum, Pader, Amuru, Gulu, Nwoya, Iganga, Bugiri, Namutumba, Jinja and Mayuge were

inspected and rehabilitated. Talk shows on Weather and Climate carried out on UBC radio during IPCC

Session in Kampala; Sensitization on impacts of climate change, mitigations and adaptations carried out in

media and in several districts. Agro meteorological data base updated by three months, conducted 20 Radio

talk shows; 3 monthly agro-meteorological bulletins prepared and disseminated. Prepared and disseminated

12 Dekadal updates through 20 Radio programs to end users. Others are; Regional Climate Change capacity

building was undertaken for sector heads at district level in 10 districts. Climate Change Awareness was

raised for various categories of people including district leaders, Agriculture service providers and

Curriculum Development Centre. Climate change. Uganda delegation effectively participated in COP17.

Planned output for FY 2012/13 are; Climate Change Policy and implementation strategy finalised, launched

and popularized; continue with operationalisation of NAPAs; the national capacity for coordination and

implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation activities developed. Uganda’s interests

incorporated into the international climate change policy frameworks ensured including domestication of

the UNFCCC. Under Meteorology, 10 RANET centres maintained, four upgraded and 4 new ones

established; 74,860 SYNOPS and METARS produced, and exchanged on the GTS (Global Telecom

System), prepare 5,475 aviation forecasts and documents for international and national flights, 732 daily

forecasts undertaken. Continue with effective participation in COPs.

Policy, Planning and Administration vote function:- During FY 2011/12 the vote function prepared and

submitted final accounts for 2010/11, prepared and submitted procurement report for 2010/11, prepared 03

Cabinet Memoranda, finalized and launched the Client charter, prepared progressive quarterly performance

reports; disseminated 2011/2012 MPS to stakeholders; drafted Terms of Reference for updating national

water policy, laws and regulations developed and presented to the Water Policy Committee for their input;

Cabinet memo for Uganda’s membership to INBAR initiated, and also prepared the JSR report as well as

the joint sector review workshop.

During FY 2012-13, the VF will continue with compilation of final accounts; continue with sector BFP and

MPS preparations for MTEF period (2012/13-2014/15), conduct Joint Sector Monitoring and Sector

Performance Reviews with donors, coordinated all departments in the ministry for compliance with Civil

Service standing orders and regulations; 100% staff establishment attained and maintained, undertake

baseline survey for ENR -KPIs, contribution to International Organizations and commence construction of

new Ministry Block.

Vote-150: National Environment Management Authority:- Under this Vote the planned outputs during FY

2012/13 include; 422 environmental inspections and audits conducted, 800 EIA reports reviewed and

approved, decentralization of environment management and ENR integration into Local Development Plans

and BFPs mentored and supervision in all the 120 LGs, 1,200 environment inspections and audits carried

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out, focusing more on the increased environmental inspections in oil/gas region, and urban land

use/inspections/surveillances on wetlands. The 150 Environment Protection Force personnel (EPF) trained

and equipped, enforcement on endangered biodiversity (shea nut tree in Northern Uganda) enhanced,

regulations on oil/gas waste management developed and regulatory framework for the establishment of

central oil/gas waste management facility promoted (i.e. EIA for the central waste management facility

approved and permits to transport and manage oil/gas wastes), public education programs produced and

disseminated on oil/gas, wetland degradation, electronic wastes and loss of biodiversity, education for

Sustainable Development (ESD) strategy promoted in schools/institutions. The 2012 National State of

Environment Report (NSOER) produced while 40 Districts supported to produce District State of

Environment Reports.

3 Municipal Solid Waste Composting (MSW) supported, MSW composting plants established and

equipped in 8 towns of Arua, Gulu, Tororo, Busia, Entebbe, Mityana, Hoima and Masindi;, NEMA and

Lead Agencies equipped to manage oil/gas, the Minimum National Standards of Service Delivery for ENR

Sub Sector developed, the annual National Forum on Sustainable Development organized and the Think

Tank on Sustainable Development developed and participation in regional and international for a on

environment management and sustainable development ensured.

Vote 157-National Forestry Authority:- Under Vote the planned outputs for FY 2012-13 are: Under

management of CFRs, a total of 365km of roads will be maintained and 30km of new roads constructed in

all CFRs, 10 km forest boundaries surveyed with pillars, 353 km of forest boundaries re-opened, 14 km of

forest trails maintained in ecotourism sites. In addition, a total of 1,386 ha of new plantations will be

established. With respect to plantation management, 10,287 ha of crop below 3-years will be weeded by

slashing, 110 ha weeded by spot hoeing, 1,500ha by spraying while 2,437ha pruned and thinned. In

addition, 484 km of fire breaks maintained to protect the young plantations from fires.

Under forestry licensing, 1,900 m3 of sawn timber will be produced by NFA own sawmills while 4,000m3

of round wood sold to private sector for sawing into timber. Licenses for 44 Telecommunications masts

renewed, 1,500 Utility poles sold. Certified Emission Rights (CERs) for 15,000 tonnes received from

World Bank Biocarbon fund sequestered in Rwoho plantation and, 10,000 ha of newly established private

plantations on CFRs under license surveyed and mapped. Lastly, 1,3549kg of tree seeds collected/ procured

of which 270kg are of imported pine, 480kg are of local Exotic seed and 12,799kg are of indigenous seeds.

It is also planned that a total of 9,981,705 tree and fruit seedlings will be raised and sold of which 6,374,199

seedlings

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AnnexWater and Envirionment

Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)

1. The committee recommends that the Ministry of Water and Environment develops a more sustainable

institutional framework for the operation and maintenance of water systems/facilities in the country.

Answer: The Ministry continues to strengthen the Community Based Maintenance System (CBMS) for

enhanced Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of rural water supply facilities. Support structures such as

Hand Pump Mechanics Associations (HPMA) have been formed in 70% of the districts and by the end of

the year over 80% of the districts will have been covered.

In addition, the Ministry has established de-concentrated structures at regional level to support Local

Governments in the sector operations including O&M.

A plan for phased Procurement of specialized equipment for major repairs that are beyond the capacity of

communities has been prepared and will be implemented (once funds are obtained) through the regionally

de-concentrated structures.

2. The committee recommends that a value for money audit be instituted in the Water for Production Vote

Function for the Period 2008/09-2010/11.

Answer: The value for money audit for the FY 2006/07 – 2010/11 was undertaken by the Performance

Audit Unit of Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. A draft management letter has

been prepared and the final report is expected in June 2012.

3. The Committee recommends that government prioritizes and allocates more resources to bulk water

supply systems in rural areas especially water stressed areas as well as revamp the Community Based

Maintenance System (CBMS) countrywide.

Answer: Government has embarked on implementation of bulk water supply schemes within the limited

available resources including Tororo gravity flow scheme, Kanyampanga Gravity scheme and Rakai Bulk

water supply scheme. However effective implementation of identified bulk water supply schemes would

require additional resources beyond the current budget ceiling. The Ministry has initiated discussions with

potential donors including African Development Bank (AfDB), French Development Agency (AFD),

European Union and the World Bank for possible funding of bulk water supply schemes.

With respect to revamping the Community Based maintenance System (CBMS), the Ministry adopted

recommendations of the final study report on review of CBMS. Implementation is ongoing that entails

among others establishment of Handpump Mechanics Associations (HPMA) and refresher training for

Water User Committees, and re-establishment of spare parts supply chain.

4. The Committee recommends that government VAT exempts water effective FY2011/12.

Answer: Value Added tax (VAT) was removed from the structure of the water tariff with effect from

October 2011. However the increasing cost of production resulting from higher costs of inputs such as

electricity and chemicals continues to affect the tariff.

5. The committee recommends that the Minister of Water and Environment urgently puts in place

regulations for enforcing the ban on polythene material by December 2011.

Answer: The necessary regulations were already in place by the date of this recommendation and the

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ministry deemed it not necessary to develop new regulations. There are however emerging issues with the

list of exemptions which seem to defeat the purpose of the regulations in the first place.

6. The committee recommends that Ushs 1.2billion that had been earmarked by the Ministry for the

purchase of vehicles be reallocated to the Rural Water Vote Function to cater for some of the unfunded

priorities.

Answer: The procurement was deemed necessary including procurement of a Bus for Nyabyeya Forestry

College which had been transporting students for field work on a lorry against the Law. Others were

motorcycles for sub-county forest staff under the FIEFOC and the specialized equipment for the Mobile

Water Quality Laboratory. The procurements were approved by the Office of Prime Minister as a

precondition.

7. The committee recommends that as a matter of urgency, government provides resources for the

procurement of radar in FY 2011/12.

Answer: The matter was taken up with MFPED and tripartite arrangements are being worked out with

Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Works and Transport and the Ministry of Water and Environment to

harmonize the procurement of a multi-purpose radar. The MFPED is pursuing acquisition of a loan from

Spain for this purpose and this Ministry requests the Committee’s support in this endeavor.

National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

8. The committee recommends that NEMA expedites the process of physical demarcation of wetlands

throughout the country and steps up its efforts to protect lake shores and river banks.

Answer: The Ministry has developed a strategy for demarcation of all wetlands and commenced

sensitization of the communities in and around Kampala in collaboration with Kampala Capital City

Authority (KCCA). The actual demarcation exercise for Kampala and Jinja wetlands is expected to be

launched early June 2012. Sensitization will commence for Mable and Lira urban wetlands before end of

this Financial Year. The successful implementation of this undertaking requires full political support.

9. The committee recommends that government establishes the Environmental Court to adjudicate

environmental degradation cases and related matters.

Answer: The Ministry is in consultation with the Judiciary for guidance on the matter since it calls for

major establishments and financial requirements.

10. The committee undertakes to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the rampant encroachment

on wetlands in Uganda especially in Kampala and the surrounding districts and report back to the House.

Answer: This is for the Committee and the MWE fully supports the intervention

11 .The Committee recommends that government expedites the establishment and operationalisation of the

Environment Protection Force with the Command and Control Structure similar to that of the Uganda

Wildlife Authority.

Answer: The Ministry jointly with the Inspector General of Police (Ministry of Internal Affairs) established



the Environmental Protection Force (EPF) that was launched December 22, 2011. Since then the EPF has

been trained to be able to enforce environmental laws but requires full political support.

12. The committee recommends that the Minister of Finance complies with NEMA Act on remittance of

environmental Levy to the National Environment Fund

Answer: This matter is pursued by the Ministry with MFPED and the Ministry request the Committee’s

support in the endeavor.

13. The committee recommends NEMA to step up its efforts on the enforcement of the law on

environmental pollution.

National Forestry Authority (NFA)

Answer: The establishment of the EPF will go a long way to support NEMA in this endeveour.

14. The committee recommends that when appointing members to the NFA Board of Directors the

Minister complies with the law.

Answer: This has been complied with and the Ministry request for the Committee support

15. The committee recommends that the Minister of Water and Environment appoints the Executive

Director to NFA without further delay. The recruitment and appointment exercise must be done in

accordance with the law.

Answer: This has been complied with and the Executive Director is in place and assumed duties at the NFA.

16. Committee recommends that the vacant senior management positions in NFA indicated above be

urgently filled in FY 2011/12.

Answer: The staffing position at NFA has improved since then and the position is indicated in annex

attached hereto.

17. The Committee recommends that government takes up the NFA wage bill amounting to Ushs 6.2

billion, with effect from FY 2011/12.

Answer: This Ministry has since pursued this matter with the MFPED and Ministry of Public Service and

received Ushs 5.2bn as a supplementary in FY 2011/12. The Ministry is preparing a Cabinet Memo to this

effect so that the wage bill for NFA is regularized in the budget process.

18. The Committee recommends that the funds for the implementation of the Sawlog Production Grant

Scheme be transferred from Vote 157(NFA) to Vote 019 (Ministry of Water and Environment) with effect

from FY 2011/12.

Answer: A new project (code 1189) was created in the Ministry – Vote 019, with effect from FY 2011/12

under the direct supervision of the Directorate of Environment Affairs.

19. The committee recommends that NFA be allowed to execute its mandate with out undue interference.

Answer: The NFA is fully operating in accordance with the Law establishment it.



20. The Committee further recommends that National Forestry Authority prioritizes the demarcation and

marking of all Central Forest Reserves boundaries with concrete pillars with effect from FY 2011/12.

Answer: This is on-going but is constrained by limited funding.

21. The committee undertakes to inquire into the rampant encroachment on Forest Reserves in the country

and will report back to the House.

Answer: This is for the Committee and the MWE fully supports the intervention.

22. The Committee undertakes to comprehensively inquire into the issuance of land titles in CFRs by

Uganda Land Commission with the view of having them cancelled.

Answer: This is for the Committee and the MWE fully supports the intervention

23. The committee recommends that Government considers the recruitment and operationalisation the

Environment Protection Force as a matter of urgency and provide resources for this activity.

Answer: The Ministry jointly with the Inspector General of Police (Ministry of Internal Affairs) established

the Environmental Protection Force (EPF) that was launched December 22, 2011. Since then the EPF has

been trained to be able to enforce environmental laws but requires full political support.

Responses by MDA

Ministry of Water and EnvironmentVote:

Ministerial Policy StatementMinistry of Water and Environment

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The chart below shows total funding allocations to the Vote by Vote Function over the medium term:

Table V1.1: Overview of Vote Expenditures (UShs Billion)

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(i) Snapshot of Medium Term Budget Allocations

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Section A - Vote Overview



Vote Summary

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Promote and ensure rational and sustainable utilization, development, effective management and safe-

guard of Water and Environment resources for social welfare and economic development.

(ii) Vote Mission Statement

The Vote's Mission Statement is:

(iii) Key Sector Outputs which Contribute to Sector Outcomes

The table below sets out the vote functions and outputs delivered by the vote which the sector considers as

contributing most to priority sector outcomes.

Table V1.2: Sector Outcomes, Vote Functions and Key Outputs

Sector Outcome 1: Sector Outcome 2: Sector Outcome 3:

Increased access to quality safe water

and sanitation facilities for rural, urban

and water for production uses

Improved Water Resources Assessment,

Monitoring, Planning, Regulation and

Quality Management

Improved Weather, Climate and Climate

Change Management, Protection and

Restoration of Environment and Natural

Resources

01 Rural Water Supply and Sanitation09Vote Function:

Outputs Contributing to Outcome 1: Outputs Contributing to Outcome 2: Outputs Contributing to Outcome 3:

None NoneOutputs Provided

Promotion of sanitation and

hygiene education

0109 03

Capital Purchases

Construction of Piped Water

Supply Systems (Rural)

0109 80

Construction of Point Water

Sources

0109 81

Construction of Sanitation

Facilities (Rural)

0109 82

02 Urban Water Supply and Sanitation09Vote Function:



Backup support for Operation and

Maintainance

0209 04

Improved sanitation services and

hygiene

0209 05

Monitoring, Supervision,

Capacity building for Urban

Authorities and Private Operators

0209 06

Capital Purchases

Construction of Piped Water

Supply Systems (Urban)

0209 80

Energy installation for pumped

water supply schemes

0209 81

Construction of Sanitation

Facilities (Urban)

0209 82

03 Water for Production09Vote Function:





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(i) Past and Future Planned Vote Outputs

This section describes past and future vote performance, in terms of key vote outputs and plans to address

sector policy implementation issues.

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation- During the FY 2010-11 construction of 8 piped water schemes was

undertaken in the following Rural Growth Centres (RGC) ; Anyara (Apac), Adwari (Lira), Lugore (Gulu),

Madi-Opei (Kitgum), Magoro (Katakwi), Minakulu (Oyam), Orum (Lira) and Gulu Youth Centre (Gulu).

Rehabilitation and extension of Bunyaruguru large Gravity Flow Scheme in Bushenyi district was

completed, management arrangements under the Public Private Partnerships model was put in place.

Coordination and support to NGOs, CBOs and other stakeholders was undertaken with focus on

promotional training for community mobilization, hygiene promotion and rain water harvesting. In addition

335 Ferro cement rainwater tanks were constructed in Rakai and Isingiro districts. Urban Water Supply and

Sanitation:

Urban Water and Sanitation- The following were achieved under the Urban water supply and Sanitation in

2010/11 Performance

Sector Outcome 1: Sector Outcome 2: Sector Outcome 3:

Increased access to quality safe water

and sanitation facilities for rural, urban

and water for production uses

Improved Water Resources Assessment,

Monitoring, Planning, Regulation and

Quality Management

Improved Weather, Climate and Climate

Change Management, Protection and

Restoration of Environment and Natural

Resources


Suatainable Water for Production

management systems established

0309 06

Capital Purchases

Construction of Bulk Water

Supply Schemes

0309 80

Construction of Water Surface

Reservoirs

0309 81

04 Water Resources Management09Vote Function:



Water resources availability

regularly monitored and assessed

0409 03

The quality of water resources

regularly monitored and assessed

0409 04

Water resources rationally

planned, allocated and regulated

0409 05

05 Natural Resources Management09Vote Function:


None None Outputs Provided

Promotion of Knowledge of

Enviroment and Natural Resources

0509 01

Restoration of degraded and

Protection of ecosystems

0509 02

06 Weather, Climate and Climate Change09Vote Function:


None None Outputs Provided

Weather and Climate services0609 01




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the FY 2010 -11: Designs for the water supply systems to serve Kabuga in Kamwenge, Kakuto in Rakai and

Kagongo in Ibanda district. Construction work for 10 new piped water supply systems in the small towns

of: Kyabugimbi, Kamwenge, Kitagata, Kyotera, Mutara/Kyeibare, Bikurungu, Rugaaga, Omugyenyi,

Kabira and Kibale was completed creating new service facilities for over 100,000 people with a combined

istribution/service pipe length of 186.7km, 45 public stand posts and at least 1,151 new household

connections. Expansions, rehabilitation and extension works were done for systems in the towns of

Kapchorwa, Kalaki, Atiriri and Otuboi resulting in addition of 40.7km of new pipe length and 2,447 new

connections.

Under NWSC, major achievements included the upgrading of the mains outlet from Naguru reservoir to

Ntinda Trading centre and installation of an online booster system as well as expansion of the water supply

mains at Gayaza road/northern by-pass round-about areas. A high level reinforcement main along Jinja

Road from Lugogo to Kireka was added to boost supply to the areas that had no service in Kireka,

Namugongo and Bweyogerere. The initiatives for pro-poor interventions resulted in construction of 9kms of

mains, 25 prepaid metres and 10 public toilets constructed in Kagugube zone, installation of 390 prepaid

metres, 13 public toilets with shower bathing facilities and 1,200 connections in Ndeeba-Kisenyi areas and

additional 35 household toilets and 2,500 connections made in other poorer communities/areas in Kampala.

Water for Production- The major achievements during 2010/11FY included: Completion of Rubaare

Valley Tank in Ntungamo district, Leye Dam (Apac), Bwanalaki Dam (Sembabule) and Mayikalo Dam

(Sembabule) creating at least 2.1 Million Cubic Metres (MCM) of new/additional storage capacity. Other

facilities that were near completion during FY 2010-11 included: Construction of Kagango dam at 95%,

Kagamba Valley Tank and Obwengerero in Isingiro district, Kawomeri dam in Abim district at 95%,

Olelpec and Olamia at 98% progress.

Water Resources Management- Negotiations with other riparian countries on the sharing of the Nile

resources were pursued and 5 Nile basin initiative trans-boundary projects were supported. Assessment of

issues relating to decentralized catchment based water resources management were carried out and 2 lake

cruises were undertaken for awareness raising on the deteriorating quality of the lake water. Other

achievements include 85% completion of the strategy for management and maintenance of water bodies.

Regarding monitoring compliance to permit conditions, a total of 265 different permit holders (representing

36%) were inspected (compared to 188 - representing 26% in the previous year). Compliance, as revealed

in the results of the inspections increased during the 2009/10 FY but overall is still very low with many

permit holders still lacking the necessary equipment and facilities for use as required by Law.

Natural Resources Management-Overall under the Natural resources management vote function, during FY

2010-11, 372 Community Action Plans were developed and 1,487 farmers were trained under the

community watershed and tree planting project component. In addition, 44.5 km of hedgegrows and 50.6ha

of forest plantation were established in selected districts. Technical officers from the district Natural

Resources Departments and Directorate of Community Development at district and sub-county levels were

trained and technical guidance and manuals prepared to support implementation of environmental

interventions and programmes

Weather, Climate and Climate Change- Under the Weather, Climate and Climate Change vote function in




Vote Summary

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the FY 2010-11 new and modern meteorological equipments were procured while some of the computers at

the national Meteorological centre in Entebbe and Kampala were upgraded. The 2 RANET centers were

maintained. Transmission of SYNOPs and METARs on the GTS was undertaken and the required

International folders to pilots were issued. Daily weather forecasts were constantly sent to the media for

public information. Field inspection and weather station rehabilitation made was also done where needed.

Regular inspection and monitoring of activities done and 6 automatic weather stations were installed. The

Climate Change Unit in the Ministry of Water and Environment was established.

Policy, Planning and Support Services-The sector Budget Framework Paper and Ministerial Policy

Statement FY 2010/11 were duly prepared and submitted in accordance with the requirements. In addition,

the Sector Performance Report 2011, Quarterly progress/performance reports, final Accounts 2009/10,

procurement report and Audit report were all prepared and submitted to relevant authorities in time.

Monitoring visits to districts were carried out and Cabinet Memos prepared and submitted for

consideration. Ministers and Top Managers of the Ministry were facilitated to represent the sector and the

country in various local and international meetings. Other outputs included conducting a Joint Sector

Review and Joint Technical Review involving development partners and other stakeholders for the entire

Water and Environment sector. Trained 30 personnel of the private water operators and members of water

Boards. Fresh graduates were recruited in addition to capacity building for TSUs.

Rural Water and Sanitation Vote function-During the FY 2011/12, several activities aimed at increasing

safe water coverage and accessibility in rural areas were carried out. These included setting up management

structures in the RGCs of Jezza and Muduma; completed the construction of piped water supply systems in

Adwari, Madiopei and Orum and they are now waiting for commissioning. Ayara and Magoro are also in

their final stages and only awaiting commissioning while construction of Lugore is still on-going.

Constructed bore holes various districts namely Nakaseke (4), Mukono (3) , Wakiso (3), Manafwa (1), Lira

(2), Masindi (1), and Mityana (1) while 12 were installed 12 in the Kyoga basin. With respect to sanitation,

home improvement campaigns were carried out on the Tororo/Manafwa project, Jezza/Muduma project and

Katende/Kamengo projects. District technical staff from Technical Support Unit 7 were trained in

appropriate sanitation promotion approaches (Community Led Total Sanitation – CLTS). There was also

capacity building of 30 local masons in sanitation social marketing and entrepreneurship skills. Local

Government staff from Technical Support Units 1, 6, and 4 were trained in establishment/enhancement of

sanitation promotion enabling environment. There were also ecological sanitation promotion activities

within the project areas. The detailed engineering designs for Ongino, Luanda and Kabamba were

completed and submitted. TheBukwo design is at a stage where the topographic surveys along the proposed

pipeline routes were done. The proposals for consultancy services (feasibility and engineering designs) for

Bwambara, Rwebisengo and Ngoma were received, evaluated and report submitted for approval.

Under Urban Water and Sanitation vote function - The technical commissioning of the Lefori water supply

scheme and trainings were held in Nakasongola, Kigorobya, Kangulumira, Bombo, Nkokonjeru, Nakifuma,

Kibibi, Buikwe, Buliisa, Semuto, Bweyale, Migeera and Nakawuka. At least 151 Technical Operators were

trained for 16 ERTI schemes. Construction of Rwene, and Kagango water supply were completed.

Construction continued in the 5 RGCs of Kazo (80%), Kiruhura (90%), Kakuto (30%), Kayanga (60%) and

Lyantonde (30%). On sanitation, 9 ecological sanitation toilets were constructed while 03 communities

training were conducted in sanitation and hygiene. Other 2 public sanitation facilities were completed in

Tirinyi and Kibuku. Functionality of major components of town piped water supply schemes was restored

through supply of pumps in Kamuli, Kyenjojo, Butogota, Katwe - Kabatooro, and Nakasongola. 366 Water

Meters supplied to all 3 Umbrella organisations. 2 new Water Boards trained in Tirinyi and Kubuku and the

existing Water Boards trained for 11 towns. Replacement of submersible pumps was carried out in Busia,

Preliminary 2011/12 Performance




Vote Summary

019

Ngongera, Kinoni, Lubirizi, Kamulu (2), Kyenjojo (3), Katwe Kabatooro (2), Busolwe, Nkokonjeru and

Kaliro.

Under WSDF-E, the construction of 8 ecosan toilets is ongoing in Karenga (2), Luuka (2) and Bukedea,

Bugadde, and Nakapelimoru (2). Completed design of Kagaa water supply while designs of Kapelebyong,

Suam, Irundu, Kadungulu water supply systems are on-going. The construction works for Tirinyi-Kibuku

(80%), Kaabong and Abim WSS are still ongoing and at the same time construction of 2 public sanitation

facilities were completed in Trinyi-Kibuku. In addition, 11 hygiene and sanitation trainings were also held

in Kaabong (2), Abim (2), Namalu (2), Buwuni, Nakipelimoru, Mbulamuti, Kapelebyong and Kaaga. Under

WSDF-SW, 02 demonstration ecosan toilets in Kikagati (Isingiro) and Gasiza (Kisoro) were constructed

while 3 sanitation trainings in Kakyanga, Kiruhura, Kakuto were undertaken. Under WSDF-N,

constructions works at Adjumani (90%), Oyam (75%), Amolatar (60%) and Koboko extension is at full

completion stage. The Kamdini, Kitgum and Pader are on going. Construction of the regional office block

at Lira has reached 30% completion level. Carried out hygiene and sanitation promotions in Adjumani town

council conducted 2 sanitation surveys in Kitgum and Pader, construction of public flush toilets in

Adjumani, Amolata and Oyam is still on-going. Reservoir tanks and pipe-lines were secured for Omega and

Agweng. Alebtong town council the former IDP camp water scheme was re-instated to functionality.

Under WSDF-C, the facility completed construction of Nakaseke Town Water Supply and Sanitation

System , construction of 4 Demonstration household ecosan toilets in Nakaseke and 3 public ecosan toilets.

General sanitation workshops and baseline studies conducted in Kasanje, Zirobwe, Bweyale and Ntwentwe.

Completed 16dDemonstration household ecosan units in Kasanje (7), Ntwetwe (3), Zirobwe (3) and

Bweyale (3). Completed designs for Zirobwe, Ntwetwe, Bweyale, Kasanje and Kako new water supply

systems and additionally for rehabilitation works in Wakiso and Kakiri towns. The facility also commenced

construction works in Kako town (20% completion). Siting and drilling of 19 production wells in the towns

of Kasanje (2), Ntwetwe (3), Bweyale (2), Kiganda (2), Zirobwe (2), Kanoni (3), Gombe (2), Nkoni (1),

Kyamulibwa (2) and Najjembe (2). With respect to National Water and Sewerage Corporation, (NWSC),

substantive progress has been registered in cleaning and un-blocking of 11.5km gravity sewers and 10km of

siphons on Jinja Road, Kitante and Dewinton Road. Structures for Rubigi WWTP and faecal plant wa s

completed with laying of about 9km new sewers pipes.

Water for Production Vote Function - During the FY 2011-12 the following were achieved: Construction of

Rakai bulk water supply up to 30%, completed construction of Akwera dam in Lira district, Kobebe dam

and Arechek dam in Moroto district, Longorimit dam in Kaabong district, Extension of a piped water

scheme in Sembabule district, Lutunku & Kisozi valley tanks in Sembabule district. A total of 114 valley

tanks using Government equipment (force account) as follows: Moroto 6, Napak 4, and Kotido 6 (of

capacity 10,000m3). Lyantonde 61 and Kiruhura 37 (of the average capacity of 1,200m3). Other

achievements include: commencement on construction completion of Kawomeri dam in Abim district,

Preparatory activities including procurement documentation undertaken for consultancy services for

Detailed designs for rehabilitation of old dams in Isingiro, Kiruhura, Lyantonde, Rakai and Mbarara, A

complementary feasibility study including an Environmental and Social Impact assessment for Kikatsi,

Sanga, Kanyaryeru bulk water scheme was initiated, Re-established, trained and created awareness at 28

facilities for Nshenyi valley tank in Ntungamo District, Betelehem in Rakai District, Olamia valley tank in

Apac District, Loptuk, Nawanatau, Rupa, Lopey and Lokopo dams in Moroto District, Nabilatuk, Mamalu,

Amudat, Nakobekobe windmill, Kalengengopoch windmills in Nakapiripiriti and Lokali and Lodoi

windmill committees in Mororo District, Kopopwa and Angaro windmills in Napak District.

Re-fresher trainings were carried out for Leye and Akwera dams, Olelpec and Olamia Valley tanks in Apac




Vote Summary

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District. Established bye-laws for Kagango dam, Obwengyerero and Kagamba valley tanks. Created

awareness for drip irrigation for the following dams: Longoromit in Kaboong District, Akwera in Lira

District, Leye in Apac District, Kagango in Isingiro District and Kakinga in Sembabule District.

Under Water Resources Management vote function- By the end of the FY 2011-12, a number of outputs

were realized that include flood management strategy developed for flood districts in eastern Uganda; 11

drilling permits renewed, 4 new drilling permits issued, 26 new water abstraction permit processed, 7 new

effluent discharge permits processed, 13 environmental Impact Assessment reports reviewed and 5

applications for hydraulic works permit processed; Identified Littoral zone hotspots sustainably and was

managed and rehabilitated by communities; One quality assurance trip to the Sio-Malaba-Malakisi

transboundary project was undertaken with an objective of coming up with issues in the hotspot areas for

inclusion in the catchment management plan. 4 Trans-boundary water resources monitoring networks

operated and 2 supervision trips were taken to Upper Nile and Kyoga Water Management zones. Data from

104 surface water monitoring stations operated and maintained. 4 monitoring and quality assurance trips on

both surface and ground water stations carried out. 3 databases for surface water, ground water and GIS

operated and maintained, Data was collected from 75 surface water stations and 28 ground water stations 3

quality assurance and supervision trips were taken in Albertine region, Mbale region and Eastern region;

662 water samples were received and analysed. Strategy for catchment based water resources management

through WMZs completed and its full operationalisation started with opening of 4 WMZ offices in Mbale

for Kyoga WMZ, Lira for Upper Nile WMZ, Mbarara for Upper Nile WMZ and Fort Portal for Albert

WMZ. Regulation and regular safety inspections performed on 3 major dams (Owen, Nalubaale), Dam

safety plans for the development of unit 1 of Bujagali HEP facility finalized. Regulation and regular safety

inspections performed on 4 existing small hydropower dams of Mpanga, Bugoye, Kilembe and KCCL.

Compiled data from 8 dams in preparation for dam safety regulations development and 60% Dam safety

framework developed. Water resources information properly stored and managed on 3 databases (surface

water, groundwater and GIS). 438 monthly charts for groundwater and rainfall data collected. Draft water

quality maps produced for Amuru, Gulu, Pader, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya, Otuke, Alebtong, Dokolo,

Kaberamaido, Kasese, Kamwenge and Kabarole.

Under Natural Resources Management Vote Function, the achievements realized by the end of the FY

2011- 12 include; 42 demos supported, 1011 ha of woodlots and plantations established outside watershed

sites ; 8,320 farmers trained, 1 guideline on plantation establishment and management translated into 3

dialects; 1,800 ha f degraded watersheds revegetated; 135 ha of AF and woodlots established ; 2,510 ha of

AFG and fruit tress established ; 2,647 hedgerows, trashlines, etc established ; 944 ha of LFR enriched in 5

districts ; 222 DFOs, FRs, ADFOs, SFTOs, trained in extension methods, GIS, nursery management and

Forest Plantation management ; ESMPs for irriagtion schemes rolled out and Districts supported to

participate in schemes' rehabilitation; 9.650 million seedlings paid for and delivered to all project districts

15 agro-forestry demonstrations were established in the district of 5 districts of soroti, Jinja, Kaliro,

Masaka, and Iganga and 245.3 Ha of the existing demonstration sites maintained by 32 districts. 5,285

farmers out were trained on plantation tree pruning practices, plantation establishment (lining out,

pitting/staking, planting), disease and pest control, fanya juu & fanya chini, contour design and alignment

and hedgerow planting. 339Ha of 24 privately owned natural forests were enriched and 54 forest owners in

other districts sensitized. 95.5 Ha of eucalyptus, pine, oranges, mangoes & avocadoes and other avenue

trees have been planted by schools, municipalities and or urban centres.

Other achievements include 198ha of LFRs comprising 277,196 seedlings used in the districts of Soroti,

Arua, Mbale, Adjumani, and Ibanda 5 PPAPS review was reported in Mbarara and Ibanda 16 KMS of

avenues planted in Arua and Kasese districts planted with 6300 seedlings. Buffer zone for Kalagala Offset




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Table V2.1: Past and 2012/13 Key Vote Outputs*

conducted in Kayunga, Buikwe and Jinja, 150 EPFs have been provided for guarding and protecting

surveying team during demarcation process. Gazette instruments for Kampala wetland demarcation

provided and draft L. George Ramsar site wetland management plan developed. Initiated processes to

reactivate inter district wetland management committees for Okole wetland in the north and Rwizi wetland.

The Weather, Climate and Climate Change vote function recorded progress in various areas which include

35827 Synops and Metars observed and transmitted on GTS. 3800 International Aviation Route Forecasts

prepared and issued. 12 Synoptic, 8 Agro meteorological, 6 Hydro meteorological and 100 rainfall stations

maintained. All rainfall stations in districts of Kaberamaido, Apac, Amolatar, Lamwo, Agago, Kitgum,

Pader, Amuru, Gulu, Nwoya, Iganga, Bugiri, Namutumba, Jinja and Mayuge were inspected and

rehabilitated. Talk shows on Weather and Climate carried out on UBC radio during IPCC Session in

Kampala; Sensitization on impacts of climate change, mitigations and adaptations carried out in media and

in several districts. Agro meteorological data base updated by three months, conducted 20 Radio talk

shows; 3 monthly agro-meteorological bulletins prepared and disseminated. Prepared and disseminated 12

Dekadal updates through 20 Radio programs to end users.

Regional Climate Change capacity building was undertaken for Sector heads at district level

(Production/Agriculture, Environment, Community Development, Information, Planning and Education in

10 districts in Busoga region sensitized to integrate NAPA implementation. Climate Change Awareness

was raised for Bundibugyo Sub-county chiefs and Agriculture service providers; Curriculum Development

centre (NCDC) Primary level subject panelists; and National level stakeholders on climate change

negotiations. Climate change Adaptation and Mitigation options identified by Subject specialists at

National curriculum development Centre, Ministry of Sports and Education. Uganda delegation effectively

participated in COP17.

The Policy, Planning and support Services vote function: The vote function achieved the following outputs

were recorded; prepared and submitted final accounts for 2010/11, prepared and submitted procurement

report for 2010/11, prepared 9 cabinet information papers and 5 Cabinet Memoranda, finalized and

launched the Client charter, prepared progressive quarterly performance reports; disseminated 2011/2012

MPS to stakeholders; drafted Terms of Reference for updating national water policy, laws and regulations

developed and presented to the Water Policy Committee for their input; Cabinet memo for Uganda’s

membership to INBAR initiated, carried out a gender capacity building and gender strategy dissemination

workshop in the districts of Masaka, Lyantonde, Sembabule, Rakai, Lwengo, Bukomansimbi, Kalungu and

Kalangala, prepared the JSR report as well as the joint sector review workshop.

Releases and Preliminary

Achievements

Approved Budget and

Planned outputs

Proposed Budget and

Planned Outputs

2011/12Vote, Vote Function Key Output

2012/13

Vote: 019 Ministry of Water and Environment

Vote Function: 0901 Rural Water Supply and Sanitation

Promotion of sanitation and hygiene education090103Output:




Vote Summary

019


Achievements

Approved Budget and

Planned outputs

Proposed Budget and

Planned Outputs


2012/13

Construction of eco-san

facilities and promotion at

institution level in 50 districts

3 promotion and hygiene

campaigns

Promotion of sanitation and

hygiene activities was carried

out in the

districts of Gulu, Amuru, Pader

and Kitgum, Mukono, Kayunga,

Kumi, Kiryandoongo, Lira and

kaberamaido

There was also a home

improvement campaign carried

out in the

RGCs of Katende, Kamengo

and Jezza/Muduma,

Tororo/Manafwa project.

85 LG staff trained in sanitation

and hygiene, 12 National

sanitation

and hygiene campaigns

undertaken

Conduct sanitation promotion

and hygiene improvement

campaigns in Tororo-Manafwa

GFS supply area, Jezza-

Muduma and Katende gravity

flow schemes and Bududa,

Ongino, Luanda,

Kabumba,Kanyampanga and

Lirima GFSs. Nabweya gravity

flow scheme

1.396UShs Bn: UShs Bn: UShs Bn:Output Cost: 0.284 0.400

0.284 0.210Output Cost Excluding Donor UShs Bn: UShs Bn:

Description of Outputs:

Performance Indicators:

No. of national sanitation

and hygiene campaigns

undertaken**

15 12 9

No. of LG staff trained in

Sanitation and Hygiene

120 85 120

Construction of Piped Water Supply Systems (Rural)090180Output:




Vote Summary

019


Achievements

Approved Budget and

Planned outputs

Proposed Budget and

Planned Outputs


2012/13

Continuation of construction in

06 former IDPs/RGCs

(Ayara,adwari, orum, magoro,

Madiopei and

Lugore)Construction of piped

water

scheme in Nayabihoko

subcounty, Kabumba and

Ntungamo

Completed the construction of

Ayara, Lugore, Adwari, Orum,

Magoro and Nadiopei. The

Bukwo design is at a level of

topographic survey along the

proposed pipeline. Achieved

90% of Tororo- Manafwa

Gravity of the physical progress

river were completed, intake

structure, raw water main,

treated

water main and Soono treatment

works completed.

The final design for the Lirima

gravity flow scheme has been

finished

and submitted. Ongino and

Kabumba are at the final design

stage where as Luanda has been

tendered out. The schemes of

Bwambara, Rwebisego, and

Ngoma are still at

evaluation stage.

Engineering designs for

Large Gravity Flow scheme

developed

in water stressed areas of

;Isingiro, Bukonzo Lwamata in

Kiboga.

20% Bududa-Nabweya,

Lirima, 50% Luanda, 100% of

Kabumba, 50% of Ongino and

Kanyampanga Gravity flow

schemes


25.2457.227 9.896Output Cost Excluding Donor UShs Bn: UShs Bn: UShs Bn:



No. of piped water

systems/GFS constructed in

rural areas**

3 7 6

No. of piped water supply

systems designed in

preparation for

commencement of

construction**

5 6 5

Construction of Point Water Sources090181Output:




Vote Summary

019


Achievements

Approved Budget and

Planned outputs

Proposed Budget and

Planned Outputs


2012/13

UShs Bn: 37.86117.211 16.610UShs Bn: UShs Bn:Vote Function Cost

Construction of boreholes in

selected rural areas in response

to emergencies and water

stressed areas.

Construction of domestic

rainwater harvesting tanks

33 Boreholes Drilled in 13

districts including;

Amuru(3),Jinja(1), Kamuli,(1)

Kayunga(9)Kilyandongo(2)Kum

i(1)

Luwero(4)Mpigi(1),

Nakasongola(2), Rakai(2),

Sheema(1), Tororo(3),

wakiso(3). 4 BHs in Nakaseke,

3 in Mukono, 3 Wakiso, 1 in

Manafwa, 2 in Lira,

1 in Masindi, 1 Mityana; more

44 boreholes have been

constructed in 24 districts of

Kampala, Jinja, Kamuli, Luuka,

Mpigi, Mukono, Buikwe, Kumi,

Soroti,

Kaberamaido, Yumbe,

Luweero, Rukungiri, Nakaseke,

Kayunga,

Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Ntoroko,

Nakasongola, Bushyenyi, Otuke,

Mbarara, Gulu, Kyenjojo

10 production wells (Large

diameter wells) at selected RGC

locations

including;Koch Goma - Nwoya

District (2 wells), Unyama –

Gulu (2 wells),Awere – Gulu

district (1 well), Adilang –

Agago District (2 wells),

Kitgum Matidi – Kitgum

District (2 wells) and Corner

Kilak – Pader

(1 well) There was also

installation of 12 boreholes in

the Kyoga basin

Construction of Water piped

systems and management

structures in the 4 RGCs of

Lamwo, Pader, Agago and

Nwoya. Construction of

boreholes in

selected rural areas in response

to emergencies and water

stressed areas.





No. of LG staff trained on

Operations and Maintenance

0 60

No. Boreholes constructed 100 77 100

Construction of Sanitation Facilities (Rural)090182Output:

Construction of 30 ecosan

facilities in various districts.

Rehabilitation of 20 ecosan

units in various districts.

started on the construction of

30ecosan

facilities in various districts

UShs Bn: UShs Bn: UShs Bn:Output Cost: 0.850 0.721




No.masons constructed 150 13

No. of eco-san toilets

constructed

30 30




Vote Summary

019


Achievements

Approved Budget and

Planned outputs

Proposed Budget and

Planned Outputs


2012/13

UShs Bn

UShs Bn: 37.86117.211 16.610UShs Bn: UShs Bn:Vote Function Cost

28.86113.411 14.599UShs BnUShs BnVF Cost Excluding Donor

Vote Function: 0902 Urban Water Supply and Sanitation

Backup support for Operation and Maintainance090204Output:

Technical Operators trained in

renewable energy stations

maintenance in Ciforo,

Mahyolo, Nakiperemoro &

Katakwi, Functionality of major

components of town piped

water supply schemes restored

151 Technical Operators were

trained for 16 ERTI Schemes

and for future Operations of

ERTII schemes; Functionality

restored through supply of

pumps in Kamuli,

Kyenjojo,Butogota, Katwe,

Kabatooro, Nakasongola,

Kibibi, Buwenge, Minakulu and

Wobulenzi; 366 Water Meters

supplied to all 3 Umbrella

organizations; Replacement of

pumps in Busia(1),

Nagongera(1), Kyenjojo(1),

Kinoni(1), Lubirizi(1) and

Katwe Kabatoro(1) done; 1

generator Supplied and

Installed in Yumbe; 1No.

Scheme Operator and WSSB

trained in Water Services

Management in Nakaseke;

WSSB board formed and

trained in management of urban

water supply systems

Establishment of central

umbrella organization;

Water operators in Central

region trained in water services

management, 10No.

promotional campaigns

for effective O&M conducted

6 Water supply systems

commissioned





Length of water supply

pipeline extensions made

Improved sanitation services and hygiene090205Output:




Vote Summary

019


Achievements

Approved Budget and

Planned outputs

Proposed Budget and

Planned Outputs


2012/13

Operation and maintenance of

sanitation facilities, 21

demonstration ecosan toilets

constructed , 2 community level

trainings

covering sanitation related

issues will be undertaken

14 ecological sanitation toilets

were constructed in Kikagati

(Isingiro),

and Gasiza (Kisoro),

Nakapelemoru, Luuka and 4

ecosan toilets ongoing in

Karenga, Bukedea and

Bugadde; 13 Masons were

trained

17 Sanitation and hygiene

trainings were held in Kakuto,

Kiruhura, Kakyanga, Kaabong,

Abim, Namalu , Buwuni,

Nakipelimoru, Kitgum , Pader,

Mbulamuti, Kapelebyong and

Kaaga; 2 public sanitation

facilities completed in Tirinyi

and Kibuku and 44 Sanitation

promotion campaign held

01 group was identified and

trained to promote personal

hygiene and sanitation in

Adjumani town council.

Hygiene and sanitation

promotion improved in 07

towns: Opit, Omugo, Agweng,

Paidha, Kitgum &

Pader.Support LGs in

Construction of

25 house ecological sanitation

toilets in 5 towns





No. of masons trained to

construct toilet facilities

90 13 105

No. of hygiene promotion

campaigns (Urban)

170 44 190

Monitoring, Supervision, Capacity building for Urban Authorities and Private Operators090206Output:




Vote Summary

019


Achievements

Approved Budget and

Planned outputs

Proposed Budget and

Planned Outputs


2012/13

4 quarterly monitoring reports,

train 89 existing gazetted Water

Board Form and train additional

7 No. Town Water Boards,

support ,operations of 4

Umbrella organisations, New

Water Board Members and

Urban Water Officer trained

3 quarterly monitoring reports

compiled for the 4 WSDFs,

Umbrella

Organisations and the Water

Authorities section

55 water boards were trained, 3

Umbrella organizations

supported and trained for

MWUWS, SWUWS and

EUWS,

Pe

Documents

Water and Envirionment Ministerial Policy Statement MPS: Water and Envirionment · MPS: Water and Envirionment Water and Envirionment Ministerial Policy Statement Executive Summary