Solar Water Irrigation Scheme Launched in Chawminula Village,Agururu A3 Parish By government officials

 The Government of Uganda through its Ministry of Water and Environment and the water for Production Regional Centre-East in partnership with Nexus Green contractors launched an irrigation worth millions of shillings in Kyaminula Village, Agururu A3 Parishes in Western division, Tororo Municipality.

The Solar Powered Project with a reservoir capacity of 40,000 cubic liters will initially benefit 25 farmers covering a land area of 12,5 acres while a similar Project in Amagoro 'A' Eastern division, of the municipality has a capacity to serve 4,000 residents daily both Projects are  addressing the challenge of water short especially during the dry season and water for livestock.

This industrious project was lobbied by Honorable Yeri Apollo Ofwono aka "Hodari kwa kazi" Member of Parliament for Tororo Municipality and NRM chairman for Tororo District.

According to Senior Engineer Moses Mugerwa from the Ministry of water and Environment under the water for production department, the project is expected to have a life span of  20 years  depending on routine maintenance and repair services and as results they have trained people who will turn it on or off besides creating a management committee that will service it through collection of little fund from the farmers who are the main beneficiaries. 

Picture of Senior Engineer Moses Mugerwa from Ministry of Water and Environment

Engineer Moses Mugerwa noted that similar project collapse when beneficiaries fall to follow set standards for its survival and maintenance but otherwise these project have ability to last for over 20years.

Clerk of Works with Nexus Green Mr. Mwesigwa Caleb

Mr. Mwesigwa Caleb a clerk of works with Nexus Green who was part of implementing the project said they built the power house, installed 18 solar panels, built the VIP Latrine on site, built the the fence, reservoir and the gardens among others work on site.

Engineer Moses handing over documentations of the Project to LCV Chairman Tororo District Mr. John Okia As Tororo Municipality MP Yeri Apollo Looks On.

This milestone marks another bold step towards empowering our mama mbogas and farmers to increase productivity, incomes, and food security.

Nexus Green Limited is an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Finance renewable energy company, headquartered in the UK, but with offices in Uganda.











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