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MINISTERIAL POLICY STATEMENT

WATER AND ENVIRONMENT SECTORFINANCIAL YEAR 2014 / 2015

MAY 2014

Ministry of Water and Environment

Ministerial Policy Statement

Vote Overviewii

Table of contents

Foreword ..................................................................................................................................................iv

Abbreviations and Acronyms ....................................................................................................................v

Structure of the report ..............................................................................................................................vi

Executive summary ............................................................................................................................... viii

PRELIMINARY

Vote: 019-Ministry of Water and Environment

V1: Vote overview ....................................................................................................................................1

V2: Vote performance for FY 2013/14 and planned outputs for FY 2014/15 ..........................................2

V3: Detailed planned outputs for FY 2014/15 ........................................................................................20

V4: Proposed budget allocation for 2014/15 and the medium term .....................................................268

V5: Vote Cross-cutting policy and other budgetary issues ...................................................................273

VOTE: 150 National Environment Management Authority

V1: Vote overview ................................................................................................................................275

V2: Vote performance for FY 2013/14 and planned outputs for FY 2014/15 ......................................276

V3: Detailed planned outputs for FY 2014/15 ......................................................................................278

V4: Proposed budget allocation for 2014/15 and the medium term ....................................................300


VOTE: 157 National Forestry Authority

V1: Vote overview ................................................................................................................................304




V5: Vote Cross-cutting policy and other budgetary issues ..................................................................327

VOTE: 122 Kampala Capital City Authority

V1: Vote overview ................................................................................................................................330







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VOTE: 500 501-850 Local Governments

V1: Vote overview ................................................................................................................................337



V4: Proposed budget allocation for 2014/15 and the medium term ....................................................338


Annex I: Overview of wage estimates and staffing establishment as of April 2014 ............................410

Annex 2: Recommendations from parliament and institutional responses for FY 2013/14 .................413



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FOREWORD Rt. Honorable Speaker, in accordance with Section 6 (1) of the Budget Act 2001, I wish to present to Parliament the Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS) for the Financial Year 2014/15, covering Vote 019 –the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), Vote 150 – the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and Vote 157 – the National Forestry Authority (NFA) as well as Votes 501-850 for funds disbursed to Local Governments under the Conditional Grant arrangements for rural water supply services; sanitation and hygiene; support for Operation and Maintenance of urban water systems; and operational support for Wetland management activities. Funds disbursed to KCCA (vote 0122) for sanitation are also reflected in this sector. This Policy Statement comes at a time when the country is steadily transforming and responding to the aspirations of Ugandans contained in the Vision 2040 through implementation of the second 5-year National Development Plan (NDP II). It is also at a time when the National Resistance Movement Manifesto 2011-2016 is nearing its conclusion. The sector therefore heavily draws on the lessons learned and plans ahead in contributing to national development especially as a provider of key infrastructure for economic growth, socio-economic transformation and sustainable development for the well-being of Ugandans. The Ministry has prioritized activities to produce tangible outputs for improved access to safe water and sanitation in both rural and urban areas to facilitate improved health and increased productivity. Storage capacity for water for production to support irrigation and other multipurpose uses including aquaculture and industrial use will be increased through completion of large and small surface water reservoirs. To address the emerging environmental challenges, the Ministry will consolidate and strengthen efforts to demarcate and restore critical wetlands, forests and other fragile ecosystems as well as continue with nation-wide tree planting activities. Mitigation and adaptation interventions to address climate change effects will be promoted through continued efforts to provide guidelines and backstopping to the rest of the sectors of the economy. I would like to thank all Committees of Parliament; other Line Ministries; Development Partners; Local Governments; Civil Society Organizations; the private sector; the academia and the media for supporting the Ministry in the past and during the current year - FY 2013/14. With this kind of support, the Ministry of Water and Environment is committed, dedicated and determined to deliver on the set objectives and consolidate its capacity to perform better in the forth coming budget period and beyond. Rt. Honourable Speaker, I now wish to table the budget outlay amounting to Ushs 444.663 billion for your consideration and approval for the period FY 2014/15 for the Water and Environment Sector as follows:

Uganda Shillings - billion

Vote Wage Non-Wage GoU Dev’t

Donor Dev’t NTR

Gross Tax Total

019- Ministry of Water and Environment 5.356 3.839 172.219 155.797 0 3.532 340.743

0150 – National Environment Management Authority 3.742 4.221 1.05 0 0 0 9.013

0157- National Forestry Authority 5.4 0.133 0.925 0 14.367 20.825 501-850 Conditional Grants to LGs 0 7.357 60.372 0 0 0 67.729 0122- Conditional Grant to KCCA 0 0.01 0 0 6.343 0 6.353

Total 14.498 15.56 234.566 155.797 20.71 3.532 444.663

I beg to Move. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT



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FOREWORD Rt. Honorable Speaker, in accordance with Section 6 (1) of the Budget Act 2001, I wish to present to Parliament the Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS) for the Financial Year 2014/15, covering Vote 019 –the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), Vote 150 – the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and Vote 157 – the National Forestry Authority (NFA) as well as Votes 501-850 for funds disbursed to Local Governments under the Conditional Grant arrangements for rural water supply services; sanitation and hygiene; support for Operation and Maintenance of urban water systems; and operational support for Wetland management activities. Funds disbursed to KCCA (vote 0122) for sanitation are also reflected in this sector. This Policy Statement comes at a time when the country is steadily transforming and responding to the aspirations of Ugandans contained in the Vision 2040 through implementation of the second 5-year National Development Plan (NDP II). It is also at a time when the National Resistance Movement Manifesto 2011-2016 is nearing its conclusion. The sector therefore heavily draws on the lessons learned and plans ahead in contributing to national development especially as a provider of key infrastructure for economic growth, socio-economic transformation and sustainable development for the well-being of Ugandans. The Ministry has prioritized activities to produce tangible outputs for improved access to safe water and sanitation in both rural and urban areas to facilitate improved health and increased productivity. Storage capacity for water for production to support irrigation and other multipurpose uses including aquaculture and industrial use will be increased through completion of large and small surface water reservoirs. To address the emerging environmental challenges, the Ministry will consolidate and strengthen efforts to demarcate and restore critical wetlands, forests and other fragile ecosystems as well as continue with nation-wide tree planting activities. Mitigation and adaptation interventions to address climate change effects will be promoted through continued efforts to provide guidelines and backstopping to the rest of the sectors of the economy. I would like to thank all Committees of Parliament; other Line Ministries; Development Partners; Local Governments; Civil Society Organizations; the private sector; the academia and the media for supporting the Ministry in the past and during the current year - FY 2013/14. With this kind of support, the Ministry of Water and Environment is committed, dedicated and determined to deliver on the set objectives and consolidate its capacity to perform better in the forth coming budget period and beyond. Rt. Honourable Speaker, I now wish to table the budget outlay amounting to Ushs 444.663 billion for your consideration and approval for the period FY 2014/15 for the Water and Environment Sector as follows:

Uganda Shillings - billion

Vote Wage Non-Wage GoU Dev’t

Donor Dev’t NTR

Gross Tax Total

019- Ministry of Water and Environment 5.356 3.839 172.219 155.797 0 3.532 340.743

0150 – National Environment Management Authority 3.742 4.221 1.05 0 0 0 9.013

0157- National Forestry Authority 5.4 0.133 0.925 0 14.367 20.825 501-850 Conditional Grants to LGs 0 7.357 60.372 0 0 0 67.729 0122- Conditional Grant to KCCA 0 0.01 0 0 6.343 0 6.353

Total 14.498 15.56 234.566 155.797 20.71 3.532 444.663

I beg to Move. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu MINISTER OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT

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Acronyms BFP Budget Framework Paper DANIDA Danish Development Agency DEO District Environment Officer DESS Department of Environment Support Services DPP Directorate of Public Prosecution DWD Directorate of Water Development DWSCDG District Water and Sanitation Conditional Development Grant EE Environment Education EIA Environment Impact Assessment ENRS Environment and Natural Resources EU European Union FY Financial Year GoU Government of Uganda HRD Human Resource Development JICA Japanese International Cooperation Agency LG Local Government LVEMP Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project MDG Millennium Development Goals MPS Ministerial Policy Statement MSW Municipal Solid Waste MT Medium Term MTEF Medium Term Expenditure Framework MWE Ministry of Water and Environment NDP National Development Plan NEA National Environment Act NEMA National Management Environment Authority NFA National Forestry Authority NGO Non-Government Organization NRB Natural Resources Base NRM-VF Natural Resources Management Vote Function NSOER National State of Environment Report NWSC National Water and Sewerage Corporation PEAP Poverty Eradication Action Plan PFA Prosperity for All PPDA Public Procurement and Disposal Authority PPSS-VF Policy Planning and Support Services Vote Function- PRDP Peace Recovery and Development Program RWS-VF Rural Water and Sanitation Vote Function SWAP Sector-Wide Approach to Planning UWSS-VF Urban Water and Sanitation/Sewerage –Vote Function WED World Environment Day WfP -VF Water for Production vote Function WfP-VF Water for Production Vote Function WCCC-VF Weather, Climate and Climate Change Vote Function WMO World Metrological Organization WRM-VF Water Resources Management Vote Function WSS Water Supply and Sanitation



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Structure of the Ministerial Policy Statement

Since the FY2010/11 budget cycle, the preparation of sector BFPs, Ministerial Policy Statements and Budget Estimates centre on 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 centralized services, by capturing allocations to Central Ministries and Stand Alone Votes, and decentralized services funded via grants to Local Governments Structure The Ministerial Policy Statement is structured by Vote, as follows:

Vote Overview This section sets out the vote mission statement, past performance, future plans and

Medium Term Budget Allocation 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.

Vote Annexes Annex Recommendations from parliament and institutional responses for FY 2013-14

Annex for staff lists and,

Annex for overview of the wage estimates and staffing establishment as of April 2014.



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Structure of the Ministerial Policy Statement

Since the FY2010/11 budget cycle, the preparation of sector BFPs, Ministerial Policy Statements and Budget Estimates centre on 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 centralized services, by capturing allocations to Central Ministries and Stand Alone Votes, and decentralized services funded via grants to Local Governments Structure The Ministerial Policy Statement is structured by Vote, as follows:

Vote Overview This section sets out the vote mission statement, past performance, future plans and

Medium Term Budget Allocation 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.

Vote Annexes Annex Recommendations from parliament and institutional responses for FY 2013-14

Annex for staff lists and,

Annex for overview of the wage estimates and staffing establishment as of April 2014.

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Executive Summary Sector Vision The Vision for the Water and Environment sector is ‘Sound management and sustainable utilisation of water and environment resources for the for the present and future generations” Mission The Mission is ‘To promote and ensure the rational and sustainable utilisation, development and effective management of water and environment resources for socio-economic development of the country’ Mandate The mandate of the Ministry is derived from the Constitution and the Local Government Act and is the basis for the existence of the Ministry. It entails initiating legislation, policy formulation, setting standards, inspection, monitoring and coordination and back-up technical support in the water and environment sector.

Strategic Objectives

The Ministry is guided by the following strategic objectives in the implementation of government policies and programmes;

i. To provide safe water within easy reach and hygienic sanitation facilities based on management responsibility and ownership by users to 77% of the population in rural areas and 100% in urban population by the year 2015 with 80%-90% effective use and functionality of the facilities.

ii. To provide viable urban Water Supply and Sewerage/Sanitation systems for domestic, industrial and commercial uses.

iii. To develop water supply for production/multipurpose use for socio-economic development, modernize agriculture and mitigate the effects of climate change.

iv. To manage the water resources of Uganda in a wise, integrated, sustainable and coordinated manner so as to secure water of adequate quantity and quality to meet all social and economic needs of present and future generations.

v. To promote a sustainable and productive Natural Resource Base (NRB) and a healthy environment for improved livelihoods, poverty eradication and economic growth.

vi. To develop capacity and promote sustainable harness and use of climate and weather resources for socio-economic development of Uganda.

vii. To coordinate and ensure compliance with Government policy, legislation, standards and regulation in the Water and Environment sector agencies and institutions.

Water and Environment Sector

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Sector Outcomes and linkages with the National Development Plan (NDP) Sector Outcome 1: Improved access to quality Safe Water and Sanitation facilities for Rural, Urban and Water for Production uses The first 5-year National Development Plan (2010-2015) in the roadmap to Vision 2040 outlined, among others, the following targets: to increase access to safe water supply in rural areas from 63%to 77% by 2015, in urban areas from 60% in 2008 to 100 % by 2015, Increase access to improved sanitation from 69 per cent to 80%for rural and 77% to100% for urban, increase supply of Water for Production in the cattle corridor from the current 36% to 50% and those outside the cattle corridor from 21% to 30%, increase water supply systems for rural industries to facilitate agro-processing and other industrial activities. Strategies and interventions undertaken by the Ministry to accomplish these include;

a) Up-scaling rain water harvesting and bulk water schemes for multipurpose use including irrigation,

b) Construct, maintain and operate the water supply systems in rural and urban areas. c) Dedicated efforts to improve functionality of water supply systems; d) Reduce unaccounted for water in NWSC systems, e) Promote good sanitation and hygiene practices in households, communities and rural

growth centres. f) Strengthening institutional structures and systems; g) Enhance the involvement and capacity of private sector partners in water infrastructure

development and provision of water services. h) Construction of dams and valley tanks, i) Set up reliable O&M structures and systems, j) Equipping the existing valley dams/tanks with auxiliary parts and provisions to facilitate

easy livestock and other uses. k) Increase water supply for multi-purpose use in water stressed areas of the country and l) Construct bulk water supply schemes for multi-year use.

Sector Outcome 2: Improved Water Resources Assessment, Monitoring, Planning, Regulation and Quality Management The key objective as reflected in the NDP is to ensure that Uganda fully utilizes its water resources for development and guarantees her water security; ensure sustainable utilization of water resources to maximize benefits for the present and future generations; support the sustainable use of water resources for economic activities. To achieve these, the MWE has set up mechanisms for management of water resources through:

a) Establishment of Water Management Zones (WMZs) namely: Lake Victoria Zone, Lake Kyoga Zone, Lake Albert Zone and Upper Nile Zone. This is intended to enhance improved catchment level management of water resources, promote cooperation for equitable and sustainable utilization of shared water resources of the Nile and Lake Victoria Basins.



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b) Strengthening monitoring and enforcement of the existing water and environment laws, regulations and quality of water resources to minimize pollution of the same.

c) Establishing a laboratory for testing oil and gas in the Albertine Graben region to ensure compliance to oil and gas laws, regulations and standards.

d) Strengthening partnerships with relevant agencies to ensure proper use and protection of catchments to minimize degradation of water resources and cost effective planning and development of water resources.

e) Development and strengthening capacity for consistent data collection at national level to fed into the Management Information System (MIS) for water resources management and development.

f) Strategic efforts to strengthen national and lower level capacity for water quality analysis; improve regulation and management procedures of large and small hydraulic works;

g) Strengthen the management and use of water reservoirs for fisheries, hydropower and lake transport.

Sector Outcome 3: Improved Weather, Climate and Climate Change Management; Protection and Restoration of Environment and Natural Resources ecosystems Strategies and interventions towards this outcome being undertaken by the Ministry include:

(a) Demarcation of wetlands and forests, (b) Increase compliance by all to environment laws and regulations in order to stop further

encroachment on these resources, which are invaluable for economic and social development and are also crucial to mitigate the effects of climate change.

(c) Increase stakeholder awareness of environmental management (d) Campaigns and support for greening along and around public infrastructure and

establishments; (e) Refocus on conservation and increased tree planting by all stakeholders to restore the

forest cover at 1990 levels (f) Promotion of commercial tree-planting on private land; (g) Support Research and Development (R&D) in development of new high-yield and

appropriate tree varieties; (h) Strengthening the capacity of relevant sector institutions to effectively enforce forest and

environmental laws and regulations; (i) Improve low stocked natural forests using the landscape approach; (j) promote Eco-tourism; (k) Restore of wetlands, rangelands and other fragile ecosystems; (l) Conserve the biodiversity value of wetlands; (m) Support environmental improvement initiatives; (n) Integrate environmental concerns in all development initiatives; (o) Harmonize and strengthen the policy, legal and institutional framework to support

environmental, laws, regulation and management; (p) Increase and enhance access to environmental information for investment and

environmental management; (q) Establishing the laboratory for testing oil and gas in the Albertine-Graben region. (r) Mainstream climate change issues in national and sector development plans,

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(s) create awareness and promote use of meteorological services; (t) strengthen the policy, legal and institutional framework for meteorological services

Key Sector Performance Indicators

To ensure effective service delivery, the Water and Environment Sector has formulated the following indicators to assess its performance towards the sector outcomes during FY 2014/15: Sector Outcome 1: Increased access to quality safe water and sanitation facilities for rural, urban and water for production uses % of people within 1.0km (rural) of an improved water source (Cumulative Rural population served) % of people within 0.2km of an improved water source (Cumulative urban population served-millions) % of households with access to safe and effective sanitation-Rural % of households with access to safe and effective sanitation-Urban Per capita investment cost US$ (Average cost per beneficiary of new rural water and sanitation scheme) Per capita investment cost (average cost per beneficiary of urban water and sanitation scheme) % of rural water point sources functional at time of spot check Cumulative water for production (WfP) storage capacity (million cubic meters-MCM)

Sector Outcome 2: Improved Water Resources Assessment, Monitoring, Planning, Regulation and Quality Management % of water abstraction permit holders complying with permit conditions (ground & surface water) % of water discharge permit holders complying with permit conditions % of permit holders monitored for compliance to permit conditions

Sector Outcome 3: Improved Weather, Climate and Climate Change Management, Protection and Restoration of

Environment and Natural Resources % of Uganda land area covered by wetlands % of Uganda land area covered by forests (national tree cover) % national coverage of weather and climate station network % of weather and climate stations that are functional throughout the year % seedling survival rate (survival past year 3) % of waste disposed of safely



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Summary of half year performance 2013/14 Rural Water and Sanitation Vote Function - is responsible for provision of safe water supply and sanitation facilities in rural areas. During the FY 2013/14, a total of UShs 30.612bn was allocated to this vote function for implementation of its planned outputs and the following achievements were realized by the end of March 2014:

a) Drilled 89 point water sources mainly emergency boreholes in the 28 drought prone districts,

b) Completed construction phase I of Kahama Gravity Flow Scheme (GFS) in Ntungamo, c) Construction of Wadelai and Singila piped water systems in Alwi dry corridor reached

75% completion level, d) Kanyampanga GFS is now at 65% completion level. e) The extension of Tororo-Manafwa Water supply is at 66% level, f) Construction of Jezza-Muduma scheme is at 45% completion level, g) Construction of Bududa-Nabweya GFS has commenced, h) Lirima GFS in Manafa district is on-going (at 16%), i) Construction of a small piped water supply scheme in Ongino Rural Growth Centre in

Kumi district is at 10% level. j) Completed designs and feasibility studies for large GFSs in Mt. Elgon region, South and

Mid-West, West Nile, Central and Northern Uganda. k) Commenced detailed engineering designs for Large GFSs and piped water supply in

water stressed areas of Rwebisego-Kanara (Ntoroko) as well as Ngoma-Wachato (Nakaseke).

l) Sanitation and hygiene training was carried out in several districts and 50 district officers from TSU 8 districts (agricultural extension staff, health and community development and some community members) were trained in promotion and re-use of eco-san products.

Urban Water Supply Vote Function - is responsible for provision of water and improved sanitation in small towns and large towns. It was allocated Ushs 151.131 billion during the FY 2013/14. By the end of the third quarter of the FY 2013-14 the following summary of achievements was recorded:

a) Construction of Kazo, Kakyanga, Lyantonde and Kanungu water supply and sanitation systems was completed,

b) Construction of Agweng Paidha and Omugo was at over 80% level of completion. c) Construction of new water facilities in various towns is at different levels as follows:

Ibuje (10%), Opit (5%), Ovujo (20%), Purongo (10%) and Patongo (25%), Kapchorwa Town Water Supply System is at 71% level of completion, Ntwetwe, Zirobwe and Bweyale town water supply at 98% completion level, construction of 3 Town water supply systems in Kyamulibwa (Kalungu), Najjembe (Buikwe) and Nkoni (Lwengo) are at 65% completion level.

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e) Detailed designs and feasibility studies are being undertaken for towns of Moyo Town Council and Barr (now at final stages).

f) Designing of 7 Towns of Kiboga, Kakumiro, Kagadi, Zigoti, Buliisa, Bukomansimbi and Kasambya are in final stages.

g) Detailed designs and feasibility studies of Nyahuka, Butare-Mashonga, Kaliiro, Nakapiripirit, Bukwo and Bulegeni were completed,

h) The designs for the 3 towns of Kinogozi, Najjembe, and Kiganda were completed and approved.

i) Construction of 50 demonstration sanitation facilities was commenced in Rutokye, Kinoni-Mbarara Kyempene, Mateete, Kikagati, Kabuga.

j) Construction of 23 institutional facilities in Kibuku, Kaabong Nagongera and Tirinyi, and Bukedea, Najjembe and Kakumiro-Ntwetwe, Bweyale, Zirobwe is in various stages of completeion. These facilities are located in public places including schools and markets.

k) Under Lubigi Sewage System Project, the treatment plant is completed, while the associated work on the sewer network stands at 99% level of completion.

Water for Production Vote Function - is charged with the responsibility to develop and promote the effective use of facilities for water for production for socio-economic development, modernize agriculture and mitigate effects of climate change. During the FY 2013-14 a total of Ushs 20.05 bn was allocated to the vote function and the following key outputs were achieved:

a) Completed construction of Nakakabala, Nyamiringa and Kajodi valley tanks. b) Construction of bulk water scheme in Rakai district stands at 63% completion level. c) 06 valley tanks constructed at Amudat (3), Nakapiripirit (2), Kotido (1) and facilitated by

Office of the Prime Minister. d) 77 valley tanks were constructed in Sembabule (36), Kiruhura (5), Lyantonde (15),

Nakasongola (7) and Kyankwanzi (14) using the Ministry equipment. e) Installed Drip Irrigation demonstration units on Akwera dam in Otuke district, Leya dam

in Kole district, Arechek dam in Napak district, Longorimit dam in Kaabong district, and Kakinga dam in Ssembabule district.

f) Management structures in all ongoing and completed WfP facilities were also established country wide.

g) Watershed management trainings for Akwera, Leye, Kailong, Kawomeri, Arechet, Kagango, Kakinga and Longoromit Dams were completed as a measure to address environmental concerns.

h) Detailed design for Acanpii dam in Oyam and Rwengaju irrigation scheme is in draft stages.

Water Resources Management Vote Function - is mandated to ensure that the water resources of Uganda are equitably shared and wisely used for sustainable socio-economic development. Under this Vote Function a total of UShs 40.186bn was allocated to be utilized during the FY 2013/14. The following outputs where achieved under the Vote Function:

a) Water quality sampling was undertaken in 16 districts (with water quality analysis done on 20 samples from each of the districts).

b) New water permits for 100 applications were assessed and permits issued,

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c) Compliance monitoring and enforcement of water permit conditions undertaken for 300 permit holders,

d) 500 water and wastewater samples from water Quality Monitoring network tested and reports disseminated,

e) The National Water Quality Laboratory in Entebbe was upgraded to Reference status and f) Two (02) Regional Laboratories equipped to match the levels required for the addressing

the emerging water quality challenges, g) Water Quality Tools and Information management systems developed and linked to the

regional laboratories. Natural Resources Management Vote Function - was allocated Ush 30.782bn during FY 2013/14 in order to facilitate restoration of degraded ecosystems, promote and support small scale to medium commercial tree plantings (community groups, individuals and institutions). The following achievements have been so far registered as at end of March 2014:

a) 86 Hectares of wetlands in Jinja, Mukono , Makindye Division, Busheni and Masindi District were restored

b) Developed 6 wetland management plans for the districts of Masindi, Kumi,Ntungamo, Kasese and Kabarole,

c) A total of 131 Kms of wetland boundary demarcated in Gulu and Lira d) Additional 828.6ha commercial plantations were established e) A total of 230.7ha of woodlots planted f) Carried out defects Liability Monitoring on 3 rehabilitated schemes of Doho, Agoro and Mubuku; g) Fenced three rehabilitated Irrigation scheme water reservoirs of Doho, Agoro and Mubuku, h) Concluded assessment of the requirements for inputs to undertake protection of the buffer zones

forMubuku and Doho scheme; i) Completed construction and commissioned the Agoro scheme, j) Carried out technical training for Mubuku scheme management committees; k) Conducted mini EIA and prepared Environment and Social Management Plan for Olweny

Irrigation scheme. l) Provided technical backstopping to 35 Local governments m) Seedlings for communities to planting were distributed during the gazetted national tree planting

days. n) National Wetlands Information System (NWIS) up-graded to Arc-Map 10.1 version software,

functional and linked to the WMD offices. o) Linking process to the 04 RSTU offices and 20 pilot LGs commenced.

Weather, Climate and Climate Change Vote Function - is responsible for provision of weather and climate forecasts and advisories for all socio-economic needs of the population and to develop capacity for negotiations including Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) as well as preparation and implementation of strategies for adaptation to climate change. During FY 2013-14 a total of Ushs13.302bn was allocated and the key outputs achieved by end of quarter include:

a) Reactivation of operations of 47 rain gauges and 10 automatic weather stations in Karamoja and Teso regions,

b) Rehabilitated 5 weather observatories at Entebbe, c) Issued 732 TAFS d) A total of 1,368 standard aviation forecasts were issued.



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c) Compliance monitoring and enforcement of water permit conditions undertaken for 300 permit holders,

d) 500 water and wastewater samples from water Quality Monitoring network tested and reports disseminated,

e) The National Water Quality Laboratory in Entebbe was upgraded to Reference status and f) Two (02) Regional Laboratories equipped to match the levels required for the addressing

the emerging water quality challenges, g) Water Quality Tools and Information management systems developed and linked to the

regional laboratories. Natural Resources Management Vote Function - was allocated Ush 30.782bn during FY 2013/14 in order to facilitate restoration of degraded ecosystems, promote and support small scale to medium commercial tree plantings (community groups, individuals and institutions). The following achievements have been so far registered as at end of March 2014:

a) 86 Hectares of wetlands in Jinja, Mukono , Makindye Division, Busheni and Masindi District were restored

b) Developed 6 wetland management plans for the districts of Masindi, Kumi,Ntungamo, Kasese and Kabarole,

c) A total of 131 Kms of wetland boundary demarcated in Gulu and Lira d) Additional 828.6ha commercial plantations were established e) A total of 230.7ha of woodlots planted f) Carried out defects Liability Monitoring on 3 rehabilitated schemes of Doho, Agoro and Mubuku; g) Fenced three rehabilitated Irrigation scheme water reservoirs of Doho, Agoro and Mubuku, h) Concluded assessment of the requirements for inputs to undertake protection of the buffer zones

forMubuku and Doho scheme; i) Completed construction and commissioned the Agoro scheme, j) Carried out technical training for Mubuku scheme management committees; k) Conducted mini EIA and prepared Environment and Social Management Plan for Olweny

Irrigation scheme. l) Provided technical backstopping to 35 Local governments m) Seedlings for communities to planting were distributed during the gazetted national tree planting

days. n) National Wetlands Information System (NWIS) up-graded to Arc-Map 10.1 version software,

functional and linked to the WMD offices. o) Linking process to the 04 RSTU offices and 20 pilot LGs commenced.

Weather, Climate and Climate Change Vote Function - is responsible for provision of weather and climate forecasts and advisories for all socio-economic needs of the population and to develop capacity for negotiations including Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) as well as preparation and implementation of strategies for adaptation to climate change. During FY 2013-14 a total of Ushs13.302bn was allocated and the key outputs achieved by end of quarter include:

a) Reactivation of operations of 47 rain gauges and 10 automatic weather stations in Karamoja and Teso regions,

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e) Conducted a national Forum on Uganda’s position to UNFCCC-COP 19, f) The National Climate Change Policy was approved by the Policy Committee on

Environment (PCE). g) Undertook monitoring and evaluation of NAPA projects across the country, h) Developed awareness materials on Climate Change, and i) Two (02) workshops for sectoral capacity building in the Agriculture and Energy sectors

were conducted. Policy Planning and Support services Vote Function - is responsible for coordination of all departments in the ministry and ensures compliance with Public Service Standing Orders and regulations. It also carries out sector strategic planning and budgeting, capacity building, initiation of policy and regulation, undertakes monitoring and Sector Performance Reviews. A total of Ughs 17.202bn was allocated and the following key outputs were achieved:

a) Constructed the Ministry headquarters to 38% level of completion, b) Prepared and submitted the Budget Framework Paper for FY 2014-15 to the MFPED, c) Prepared and submitted Q1, Q2 and Q3 performance reports for the FY 2013/14 to the

OPM/MFPED, d) Prepared and submitted final accounts for the FY 2012/13 to MFPED, e) Support training and activities on gender and community management undertaken in the

districts of Tororo, Busia, Manafa, Sironko, Mbale, Soroti, Masaka, Bukomansimbi, Lwengo and Kalungu.

f) Undertook field monitoring trips for projects and programmes in the Water and Environment sector,

g) Provided leadership on climate change issues and coordinated technical departments for compliance to service regulations.

h) Two (02) Water and Environment Sector Working Group meetings were held jointly with DPs, CSOs and other line ministries,

i) Joint Technical Review of the sector performance was held in Mbale j) Cabinet Memoranda for Water and Environment sector were prepared and submitted k) Monthly procurement reports for Q I and II FY 2013/14 prepared.



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Summary of Budget and Planned Sector Outputs for FY 2014/2015 Vote- 019 Ministry of Water and Environment The section below contains key sector outputs that have been planned in the FY 2014/15 and the proposed funds allocation is reflected against each key output targets: 1. Rural Water Sub-Sector

Output Description Locations Target Amount

(Ushs bn) Rural Water Vote Function Construction of Gravity Flow Schemes,

piped water schemes (new, on-going and extensions) including designs and mobilization of communities and installation of alternative energy pumping systems

Nyarodho (GfS) - Nebbi 50% 9.75 Bududa-Nabweya and Lirima (GfS) 80% 7.252 Bukwo RGC (piped) 30% 2.0 Bukedea rural (new) 100% 1.5 Butebo HC(IV) - extension 100% 1.5 Bukhooli RGC (design) 40% 3.0 Geregere (RGC) – solar installation 100% 0.1 Opyelo (RGC) – solar installation 100% 0.1 Wadelai RGC 80% 2.0 Singila RGC 80% 2.0 Kahama (GfS) phase II 20% 0.6 Detailed designs for large GfS 7No. 1.8 Kanyampanga GfS 100% 5.0

Rehabilitation of broken down (de-

commissioned-Minor & major repairs) hand pumps

Countrywide 1,100No. 3.0

Drilling of new boreholes (hand pumps) Countrywide 270No. 6.0 Drilling of production wells for mini-

piped schemes (RGCs) Countrywide 30No. 1.00

Train LG staff in O&M Countrywide 80No. 0.740

2. Urban Water Vote Function

Output Description Locations Target Amount (Ushs bn)

Urban Water Vote Function Construction of (new,

extensions, on-going and rehabilitation) piped water systems as well as

Kinoni/Rugando (extension) 100% 3.42 Purongo, Patongo, Ibuje, Opit, Dokolo and Ovujo (on-going)

40% 5.0

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Summary of Budget and Planned Sector Outputs for FY 2014/2015 Vote- 019 Ministry of Water and Environment The section below contains key sector outputs that have been planned in the FY 2014/15 and the proposed funds allocation is reflected against each key output targets: 1. Rural Water Sub-Sector

Output Description Locations Target Amount

(Ushs bn) Rural Water Vote Function Construction of Gravity Flow Schemes,

piped water schemes (new, on-going and extensions) including designs and mobilization of communities and installation of alternative energy pumping systems

Nyarodho (GfS) - Nebbi 50% 9.75 Bududa-Nabweya and Lirima (GfS) 80% 7.252 Bukwo RGC (piped) 30% 2.0 Bukedea rural (new) 100% 1.5 Butebo HC(IV) - extension 100% 1.5 Bukhooli RGC (design) 40% 3.0 Geregere (RGC) – solar installation 100% 0.1 Opyelo (RGC) – solar installation 100% 0.1 Wadelai RGC 80% 2.0 Singila RGC 80% 2.0 Kahama (GfS) phase II 20% 0.6 Detailed designs for large GfS 7No. 1.8 Kanyampanga GfS 100% 5.0

Rehabilitation of broken down (de-

commissioned-Minor & major repairs) hand pumps

Countrywide 1,100No. 3.0

Drilling of new boreholes (hand pumps) Countrywide 270No. 6.0 Drilling of production wells for mini-

piped schemes (RGCs) Countrywide 30No. 1.00

Train LG staff in O&M Countrywide 80No. 0.740

2. Urban Water Vote Function


Urban Water Vote Function Construction of (new,

extensions, on-going and rehabilitation) piped water systems as well as

Kinoni/Rugando (extension) 100% 3.42 Purongo, Patongo, Ibuje, Opit, Dokolo and Ovujo (on-going)

40% 5.0

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feasibility and designs Arra (new) Ocero, Suam, Matany, Kachumbala, Mbulamuti, Namutumba, Buwuni, Nakapiripirit (on-going)

100%

7.5

Bukwo and Bulengeni 80% Luuka, Irundu, Kyere, Bugade, Kapelebyong (new)

50%

Drilling of production wells 20No. Feasibility studies and designs 10No.

Nkoni, Kinogozi, Kyamulimbwa and Bugoigo (on-going)

100%

12.77

New constructions in Kiganda (100%), Kakumiro (100%), Najjembe (100%), Zigoti (50%), Kiboga (50%) and Butenga (20%)

various

Rehabilitation (100%) of Bukomansimbi, Budongo and Buliisa and Kasambya (20%)

100%

Mayuge (on-going), Kayunga (new) 100% 2.8 Bukakata, Kayabwe, Buwama and Ntungamo

(new) 50%

Rehabilitation of water production capacity of Gabba and Buloba

100% 30.12

Designs for new schemes 19No. 0.4 Arua, Gulu, Ishaka-Bushenyi and Mbale (expansions)

50% 4.51

Butaleja-Busolwe, Budaka-Kadama, Kumi-Nyero-Ngora, Rukungiri, Busia, Pallisa, Katwe-Kabatoro and Koboko (expansions)

50% 1.2

New Construction in – Ntusi, Lwebitakuli, Kainja, Buyamba, Kasensero, Kyeihanga, Butare, Nyahaka, Kyegegwa, Kaliiro, Lyemiyaga, Kyabi, Nyakashaka, Kinoni, Kyenjojo, Nsika, Kihihi, Rubirizi

100%

14.5

On-going construction in - Nyarubongo, Rushere, Kasagama, Kinuuka, Kaliiro, Rwenkobwa, Gasiza, Muhanga, Lyandonte II, Ntusi, Lwebitakuli, Kainja, Buyamba, Kasensero and Nyakashaashara

100%

Construction of sewerage

and sanitation facilities

New sanitation facilities in WSDF-North (including Kitgum TC)

49No. 1.2

Public toilet facilities in Ocero, Kibuku, Tirinyi, Namutumba and Suam

100% 0.450

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Public sanitation facilities – WSDF-Central 28No. 1.48

Nakivubo and Kinawataka Waste Water Treatment Plant

50% 53.4

Mayuge, Bukakata, Kayabwe, Buwama and Ntungamo (solid waste management facilities)

50%

0.200 Mayuge, Bukakata, Kayabwe, Buwama and Ntungamo (sanitation facilities)

42No.

Construction of public sanitation facilities in WSDF-SW

13No.

1.56 Construction of demonstration toilet facilities in WSDF-SW

75No.

Design of bore sewerage systems for Rubaare & Kapchorwa

100% 0.050

Energy installation for pumped water systems

Nakifuma (extension of power line) 100% 0.190 Katakwi (extension of power line) 100% 0.190 Replacement of system components 2.4 Oyam, Kamdini, Amolatar and Adjumani (extension of power line)

100% 0.230

Ocero, Suam, Matany, Kachumbala, Mbulamuti, Namutumba, Buwuni, Nakapiripirit (power line extension)

100% 0.400

Extension of power lines to Kabwoya, Budongo, Kiganda, Kakumiro, Najjembe, Zigoti, Butenga and Kiboga

100% 1.6

Extension of power lines to Kasagama, Kinuuka, Kaliiro, Buyabwa, Butare, Kyenjojo

100%

2.26 Alternative power systems for Nyakashaka (standby generators)

10No.

3. Water for Production Sub-Sector


Purchase of specialized equipment Units for development of facilities under public private partnerships and force-account mechanisms

Procure 1 unit for West Nile region 100% 2.0 Procure 1 unit for force-account 100% 4.55

Construction of bulk water supply

schemes Nyahikaro system in Kabale 95%

3.00 Rakai bulk water system 100% Construction and rehabilitation of built

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Namatata in Namalu 50% 9.995 Rwengaaju in Kabarole 50%

Mabira dam in Mbarara (rehab) 50% Bigasha dam in Isingiro 50% 3.0 Ongole dam in Katakwi 50% 2.5 Katabok dam in Abim 50% 2.5

4. Water Resources Management


Degraded watersheds restored and conserved – (No. of individual practicing SLM)

R. Katonga catchment 1600 18.5

GIS based database developed Entebbe - DWRM 100%

2.3

2No. Water Resources Monitoring stations constructed

Namayingo & Sembabule 100%

7No. Automatic Monitoring Stations upgraded Kampala, Mpigi, Masaka, Mityana, Bukwe and Wakiso

100%

2No. Catchment Management Plans developed Rwizi and Kagera 100% 2.033 Telemetric surface water monitoring stations

constructed (20No.) Country wide 100%

0.980 17 new automated stations constructed Country wide 100%

121 surface water, and 36 ground water monitoring stations operated

Country wide 100%

Purchase of 1 Unit of specialized equipment DWRM - LVEMP 100% 1.0

Waste-Water Treatment Facilities (WWTP) rehabilitated by LVEMP

Gaba and Kirinya 100% 1.033

Water and Fisheries Policy, legal and regulatory framework completed

LVEMP 100% 1.685

Water Release and Abstraction Policy DWRM - Entebbe (national) 100% 0.405 Upgrade water quality testing laboratory DWRM - Entebbe 100% 1.10 Complete construction of Water Resources Regulation Office Block

DWRM - Entebbe 100% 0.500

Oil and gas monitoring equipment installed DWRM – Entebbe 100% 0.650 Ground water maps produced for 10 districts Manafwa, Namutumba, Kabale,

Kisoro, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Rukungiri, Rubirisi, Shema, Luuka

100% 1.077

10 surface water monitoring stations installed with new equipment

On various rivers in Northern Uganda

100% 1.210

Water Resources information System (WIS) designed

Kyoga, Upper Nile, Victoria and Albert Water Management zones and DWRM in Entebbe.

100%

4No. Catchment management plans for Kyoga & Upper Nile

Aswa, Albert Nile, Manafwa and Kyoga Nile

100% 1.420



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5. Natural Resources Management


06 Wetland Management plans developed Arua, Masindi, Mukono, Iganga, Kaliro and Bulambuli

100% 1.25

03 Wetland Management plans reviewed and Operationalized.

Murchision falls, L.Mburo and Rwenzori Mountain RAMSAR site wetlands

100%

04 Community Based Wetlands Management Plans reviewed and updated

Kisoro, Ntugamo , Kanungu and Kumi

100%

100 Kms of the boundaries of 05 critical district and municipal wetlands demarcated.

Dokolo, Kisoro, Pallisa, Hoima and Luwero

100%

70 Ha of the degraded sections of 06 wetlands restored.

Arua, Iganga, Mukono, Masindi, Kaliro and Bulambuli.

20 Ha of the degraded section of River Nile protection zone restored.

100%

Buffer zones for rivers and canals of Olweny irrigation schemes protected(km) Heavily degraded points in Olweny irrigation schemes watershed rehabilitated

Dokolo District 50% 0.302

Demarcation of 3 local forest reserves Jinja District 100%

25 Environment Protection Police Unit (EPPU) facilitated to conduct monitoring and enforcement for compliance to regulations.

Country wide 100% 0.640

Continue Civil works to rehabilitate Olweny Irrigation scheme

Dokolo District 100% 15.0

6. Weather, Climate and Climate Change


100 rain gauges operations reactivated countrywide 100% 1.660 COP 20 preparatory thematic group meetings undertaken & attend COP20 countrywide 100% 40 automatic weather stations reactivated countrywide 100% 200 casual rainfall observers recruited countrywide 100% 4 Station Offices renovated countrywide 100% 20 weather observatories rehabilitated countrywide 100%

Climate Change Focal Points are established and assisted in relevant

institutions and local district government National 100% 3.156



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Relevant sector policies, strategies and programmes are CC mainstreamed (sensitive)

Effective information clearing house service to/for all stakeholders is provided

Climate Change Policy Committee (CCPC) and PSC meetings supported; CC issues are addressed and monitored in a coordinated manner

national 100% 2.012

7. Policy, Planning and Support Services Vote Function


Sub-sector plans and budgets developed, Annual JSR/JTR conducted,

Sub-sector working group meetings held and Management information systems strengthened both at center and LG

national Sept ‘14

1.354 0.075

Quarterly monitoring of key Government projects for FY 2014-15 Back up support to other stakeholders in planning and budgeting for FY 2015/16 Sector BFP for FY 2015-16 prepared and submitted to MFPED and other stake holders Ministerial Policy Statement for FY 2015/16 prepared Sector Progress Reports prepared and submitted to the MFPED and Office of the Prime

All districts

4No. 1000 4No.

LGBFP issues paper for FY 2015-16 prepared based on M&E findings Dec ‘14 Construction of the Ministry headquarters Luzira 80% 9.291

Vote 150: National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Under this Vote, a total of UShs 8.39 bn is allocated of which UShs 3.119 is wage and Ushs 5.271 is non wage The objective is to promote sound management and prudent use of the environment and natural resource base in sustainable manner by all Ugandans in order to ensure a clean and Healthy Environment through strengthening capacity for environmental management and coordination at all levels. The key planned outputs during FY 2014/15 include:

a) A total of 1,200 environmental compliance and audit inspections for red and yellow flagged industries will be carried out,

b) A total of 512 EIA reports reviewed and approved, c) All the 12 Municipal composite sites supported, inspected and monitored and d) Sustainable ENR management principles effectively integrated and applied in all local

112 governments. e) Oil and gas impact mitigation integrated in the District Local Government planning and

budgeting processes (in the Albertine Graben Region) f) Integration of environmental sustainability concerns at sectoral level strengthened. g) NEMA will also coordinate the implementation of priority activities in the post Rio+20

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h) ESD integrated into academic and non-academic outreach programmes. Vote 150: National Forestry Authority (NFA) The objective of this Vote Function is to improve the ability of forests and trees to yield increases in economic, social and environmental benefits for all people especially the poor and vulnerable now and in future generations, in order to optimize the economic, environmental and social benefits of the nation’s forest estate, while contributing to poverty reduction through the active involvement of the private sector and local communities. NFA is mandated to manage the 506 Central Forest Reserves covering over 1.2 million hectares. For FY 2014-15 a total of Shs. 20.826bn has been allocated for the Authority to undertake the following planned key outputs. Under New plantations, at least 1,275 hectares of new plantations established in Mwenge (200ha), Mafuga (300) Katugo (20), Mbarara (250ha), Achwa (40ha), Opit (150ha), lendu (150ha), Bamboo Demo plots (150ha) and South Western range (15ha). While 10,688,000 quality tree seedlings will be produced for distribution. A total of 634 cubic meters of pine sawn timber, 11,000 cubic meters of round wood and 1,809 cubic meters of timber will be produced from plantations, while 4,000 ha of land planted by private tree planters shall be mapped and 04 Corporate Social Responsibility Programs facilitated. Under Management of Central Forest Reserves, 1.2 million ha of forestland in 506 Central Forest Reserves will continue to be managed and maintained, 196 Km of boundaries to be resurveyed and opened in Soroti Plantations in Kyoga range, Kisombwa CFR in Muziizi range, Gulu plantations in Achwa Range, Bugoma and Kagombe CFRs in Budonga Systems, Mt Kei and Lendu CFrs in W/Nile Range, Rwoho and Ntungamo CFrs in S/west range and Mujuzi CFR in Lake Shore range, 200 pillars installed in Matiri CFR in Kyenjojo District, Kagombe CFR in Kibale District. Liberation tending of 85 ha shall be carried out in Achwa (45ha) and S/West (40) and enrichment planting of 85 ha carried out in 5 ha in Achwa, 148ha in LakeShore, 50 ha in South West Ranges. In addition, 140 hectares of forest shall be restored through encroachment planting in South West and Lake Shore Ranges, Inventory of 600 ha will be carried out in selected plantations, 98 Km of ISSMI lines shall be maintained in harvested areas of Kitomi CFR and ISSMI covering 400ha carried out in Kalinzu CFR Range. Lastly 150 Environmental Police Force (EPF) personnel will be deployed to effectively patrol the entire CFRs and plantations.



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Un-funded Priorities in FY 2014/15

The National BFP for FY 2014/15 listed the Ministry’s un-funded priorities amounting to UShs 162.29bn. However, in the course of the budgeting process, UShs 30 billion was provided as additional funds in January 2014 leaving a gap of Ushs132.29bn as outstanding un-funded priorities which include the following:

Description of un-funded priority Est’d amount (Ushsbn)

1. Specialized equipment for overhauling of boreholes in support of Community Based management Systems (CBMS) and in addition to drill replacement of boreholes especially in water stressed areas including water harvesting.

22.914

2. Piped water supply systems that have been designed and are ready for construction some of which are Presidential pledges, district headquarters or rapidly growing urban centres with attractive investment potential

43.9

3. Development of new and Rehabilitation of old dams in phases countrywide especially in water stressed areas

24.5

4. Strengthening Integrated Water Resources management in the DWRM 13.65 5.. Additional funds will be required in support of tree planting of at least 200

million seedlings annually (180,000ha) on both public and private bare hills, river banks, watersheds,

5.326

6. Funding is required to kick start operationalization of the Meteorological Authority already approved

7.5

7. Complete construction of the Headquarter building and expand Nyabyeya College buildings to create more room for the College to absorb more UPE and USE Graduates.

10.330

8 Roll-out the demarcation and restoration of wetlands countrywide in order to promote the integrity and safety of the wetland resource, enhance community management approaches and strengthen the EPF

4.17

Funding Gap for FY 2014/15 132.290 Other key Challenges faced in the sector High population growth –is stressing the annual growth in water supply coverage. With the limited MTEF increment over the years, even when a substantial number of new facilities have been completed, the high population increase outstrips the number of new facilities created hence the overall national coverage continues to experience insignificant growth. The Country’s progress under the MDGs may be reversed. Old age of some of the Water Infrastructure – some of which were developed over 30 years ago is now hard and uneconomical to maintain. Continued rehabilitation of these facilities draws away funds from providing new facilities to the un-served population and reduces growth in national coverage. A total overhaul of these facilities and strengthened development of the Community Based Maintenance System (CBMS) is required countrywide.



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High cost technology options - cheaper and naturally occurring options such as springs, shallow wells etc (dominant in the 1980 - 1990s) have now been exhausted countrywide. The sector is now forced to resort to high cost technology options to extract water for rural communities from sources including deep wells, small piped/pumped systems in Rural Growth Centres (RGCs) and water stressed areas as well as Gravity Flow Schemes. These facilities require major support for Operation & Maintenance (O&M) largely constituted by the high cost of electricity (most of the RGCs are not on the national electricity grid), electro-mechanical repairs and expansion of the systems. Sanitation as a cross-cutting issue requires harmonized coordination and implementation at all levels. The sector has, with effect from a couple of years ago, provided a Conditional Grant for sanitation to all districts but there are coordination challenges, at national and district levels and with other relevant sectors (Education and Sports as well as Health). Rain/Roof Water Harvesting (RWH) – offers a very good opportunity for rural households to reduce the distance covered and waiting time (queuing) for collecting water. The sector has been piloting the rainwater harvesting scheme technology with very good results at household as well as institutional level. The roll out of this scheme requires substantial amounts of funding in order to sensitize communities and develop partnerships with the private sector for the supply chain mechanisms and develop infrastructure countrywide. Overwhelming demand for Water for Production – owing to climate variability and climate change, there is increasing demand for water for production facilities, to increase production and productivity, across the country especially in the water stressed areas. The MWE has realized commendable results under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework in which specialized equipment is centrally procured and deployed at regional level for hire by farmers to develop facilities. High number of districts (LGs) – has resulted in the diminishing allocation of the sector grants among the districts especially as the overall grant has not increased substantially. Moreover the new districts allocate part of the grant to finance start up activities such as securing offices for the sector officials as well as operational costs. This means that substantial amounts of money are inevitably removed from direct service delivery. The MWE has advised, over the past couple of years, for increment of the District Rural Water and Sanitation Grant and this has been supported by realization of more funds under agreement with the ADB under budget support. Separate Vote for National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) – The Sector Working Group recommends that NWSC is allowed to operate a separate Vote in order to enhance effective management of the funds allocated to the institution for infrastructure development. The Corporation’s budget is increasing with the increasing number of towns and large investments supported by donors. Currently the NWSC budget provision is accommodated in the Urban Water Vote Function, in Vote 019. Water Resources Management – While Uganda is endowed with abundant water resources with surface water including streams/rivers and lakes straddling a large part of the country and ground water being available in all districts, there is significant disparity within and between



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catchments with some districts being categorized as water stressed. This means that the benefits offered by this hydrology/hydrogeology for livelihoods such as fishing, domestic water use as well as transportation among other uses are not evenly distributed. Furthermore the unsustainable methods and increased population pressure has created increased competition for water resources and threatening pollution levels for both surface and ground water. The effects are clearly manifested in the increasing costs of producing clean and safe water supplies, reduced volumes of water for hydropower generation as well incidences of loss of aquatic life. Enforcement of Compliance –for Environmental Laws and Regulations is becoming more complicated with increasing population pressure and development activities. The Ministry has set up an Environment Protection Force (EPF) jointly with the Uganda Police Force providing its personnel for the start up activities. The ultimate option is to have the sector recruit and train a specific force to handle environmental protection as is done in the wildlife sub-sector. District Conditional Grant for Forestry – The sector reforms that culminated in the creation of three institutions responsible for forestry activities has experienced a disparity in the establishment of these institutions. While the National Forestry Authority (NFA) has been strengthened and granted autonomy to operate as a separate vote to manage 506 Central Forest Reserves and the Forest Sector Support Department (FSSD) established to coordinate policy and regulations, the District Forestry Services (DFS) has not taken off in most districts. Therefore tree planting and forestry services in the Local Forest Reserves (LFRs) and private lands have remained lacking the necessary attention and guidance. It is estimated that over 70% of the country’s forest resources are found in the areas of jurisdiction of the DFS (LFRs and private land). Indeed massive destruction of forests occurs in this area as compared to the forest under NFA. The sector requires a separate conditional grant to alleviate this problem. Weather, Climate and Climate Change - The biggest challenge facing the country in the weather subsector is acquisition of modern equipment for meteorological services. Many of the facilities have since remained dysfunctional and/or abandoned due to the high investment costs required to upgrade them to modern standards. The result is that accuracy and reliability of the services offered by the sub-sector is greatly reduced. To improve the effectiveness of the sub-sector in support of the other sectors of the economy, it is important that adequate resources are provided for prudent and phased acquisition of the required meteorological equipment. Wage Bill for the National Meteorological Authority – Arrangements have been finalized to put in place the National Meteorological Authority. The Board of Directors have been appointed and institutional, legal and regulatory frameworks in advanced stages for the operations of the Authority. There is need therefore to create a separate vote and allocate more funds for the operations of the Authority.



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Strategies to Overcome Sector Challenges in FY 2014/15 The sector will pursue the following strategies in order to effectively and efficiently use the funds allocated for maximum desired impacts to the public: Water and Sanitation Increase investments in piped water schemes through Public Private partnerships Mobilize communities to take up rain water harvesting with their own resources while

government concentrates on provision of facilities in public institutions. Ensuring quality and efficiency in service delivery under the sector by implementing the

sector good governance action plan, Improvement in contract management at LGs level through continued supervision by

Technical Support Units (TSUs). Increase the portion of funds allocated to development of new sources under the District

Water and Sanitation Grant in order to reach more of the hitherto un-served population in the rural areas.

Continue with revitalization of Community Based Management Structures as well as implementing the nation-wide borehole rehabilitation programme.

Implement in a phased manner the outstanding Presidential pledges to the water stressed areas in Kayunga, Bugiri/Bukooli and Kyankwanzi among others.

Strengthen the de-concentrated structures at regional level to support LGs in the delivery of sector activities (TSUs, WSDFs, WMZs and Umbrella Organizations).

Upgrade water supply systems in Rural Growth Centres (RGCs) into small piped systems to replace hand pump boreholes.

Revitalization of the water user committees for the Water for Production facilities to ensure effective management of the facilities

Acquire more specialized equipment for construction of Water for Production infrastructure (valley tanks) through Force-Account arrangements.

Enforce compliance with regulation on permit system, river banks, lakes shores, groundwater protection zones,

Strengthening and reinforcing Water Quality monitoring system (network, gauging stations, testing laboratories and information system) and water quality forecasting,

Awareness, capacity building, promotion of best available technology and practices, wastewater treatment, lobbying for economic incentives for private sector in waste water treatment,

Public-private sector involvement through problem solving studies/techniques for appropriate solutions and technology,

Strengthen the institutional arrangement for pollution control and management, Adopt automated management system for water conservation by use of telemetry, computer

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Development of tools for optimization and use in water allocation among different water users which will bring together different water users and sustainably improve economic water outputs.

In the medium term period a strategy for combined management of aquatic weeds will be developed bringing together the private sector, community and government; and continue supporting the Water Policy Committee to enable it provide strategic guidance in the development and management of the country’s water resources and awareness campaigns

The sector is to continue with advocacy and awareness campaigns; Home improvement campaigns through community participatory approaches (Community Led Total Sanitation) to increase community’s demand for improved sanitation and hygiene.

Enhance private sector participation in the provision of the sanitation goods and services. Local masons will continue to be trained in proper latrine construction; while the business community will be equipped with business skills in sanitation (sanitation as a business).

Promote exemplary leadership with enactment and enforcement of sanitation bye-laws, although this has not been met with the political support required.

Natural Resources Management Intensify monitoring and compliance inspections by Environment Protection Force (EPF) and

strengthen the role of the Ministry of Justice and DPP in litigation, Review forest produce licensing regulations and procedures to strengthen enforcement and

monitoring of compliance. Undertake massive tree planting drive on public as well as private land with the involvement

of communities Demarcate, restore degraded and put in place sustainable management mechanisms for all

other fragile ecosystems

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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)(ii) Summary of Past Performance and Medium Term Budget Allocations

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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.

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Taxes 11.9005.841 1.539 3.532

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181.379151.69017.893 38.112 155.797 230.253

191.813150.578164.135 112.319 181.414 183.599

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V2: Vote Performance for FY 2013/14 and Planned Outputs for FY 2014/15

(i) Past Vote Outputs

This section describes past vote performance and planned Outputs, in terms of key vote outputs

Rural Water and Sanitation Vote Function (RWS-VF) -The objective is to provide safe water supply and sanitation facilities to people in rural areas. During the FY 2013/14, a total of UShs 30.612bn was allocated to this vote function for implementation of its planned outputs and the following achievements were realized by the end March 2014: Drilled 89 point water sources mainly emergency boreholes in the 28drought prone districts, completed construction of piped water systems and Gravity Flow schemes specifically PhaseI of Kahama Gravity Flow Scheme(GFS) in Ntungamo district while construction of Wadelai and Singila piped water systems in Alwi dry corridor are now at 75 % completion level and Kanyampanga GFS is at 65% completion level. The extension of Tororo-Manafwa Water supply is at 66% and construction works of various water schemes is at different levels such as Jezza-Muduma (45%), Bududa-Nabweya GFS (10%), Lirima GFS in Manafa district (16%), Ongino in Kumi district is at 10%.

In addition to the above interventions, the RWS-VF completed designs and feasibility studies for large GFSs in Mt. Elgon region, South and Mid-West, West Nile, Central and Northern Uganda. It also commenced detailed engineering designs for Large GFSs and piped water supply in water stressed areas of Rwebisego-Kanara (Ntoroko) as well as Ngoma-Wachato (Nakaseke) which is now at 10%. Under the RWS VF sanitation and hygiene training was carried out in several districts and 50 district officers from TSU 8 districts (agricultural extension staff, health and community development and some community members) were trained in promotion and re-use of eco-san products.

Urban Water Supply Vote Function (UWS-VF) -This VF is responsible for provision of water and improved sanitation in small towns and large towns. The objective is to increase access to safe water supply in urban areas from 60% in 2008 to 100 % by 2015. By the end of the third quarter of the FY 2013-14 construction of Kazo, Kakyanga, Lyantonde and Kanungu water supply and sanitation systems was completed while construction of Agweng Paidha and Omugo was at over 80% level of completion. In addition, construction of new water facilities in various towns is at different levels of construction Ibuje (10%), Opit (5%), Ovujo (20%), Purongo(10%) and Patongo (25%), Kapchorwa Town Water Supply System is at 71% level of completion, Ntwetwe, Zirobwe and Bweyale town water supply at 98% completion level, construction of 3 Town water supply systems in Kyamulibwa (Kalungu), Najjembe (Buikwe) and Nkoni (Lwengo) are at 65% completion level. Also construction works for sanitation

Preliminary 2013/14 Performance

(iii) Vote Outcomes and Outcome IndicatorsThe table below sets out the vote outcomes and outcome indicatorsTable V1.3: Vote Outcomes and Outcome IndicatorsOutcome Statement Outcome Indicators Baseline Target

FY2014/15Base year

Improved functionality of facilities (boreholes,springs,RWTs,GFS,small towns and Rural Growth Centres (RGC),Valley tanks and dams)

201383%% of improved water sources that are functional at time of spot-check-rural

83%

2013% of improved water sources that are functional at time of spot-check-urban as % of active connections

88%

201330%% of improved water sources that are functional at time of spot-check-valley tanks & dams

75%

Increased access to sanitation facilities for rural and urban

201384%% of households with access to safe and effective sanitation-urban

90%

201372%Access to safe and effective sanitation-rural

75%

Vote Overview


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V2: Vote Performance for FY 2013/14 and Planned Outputs for FY 2014/15

(i) Past Vote Outputs

This section describes past vote performance and planned Outputs, in terms of key vote outputs

Rural Water and Sanitation Vote Function (RWS-VF) -The objective is to provide safe water supply and sanitation facilities to people in rural areas. During the FY 2013/14, a total of UShs 30.612bn was allocated to this vote function for implementation of its planned outputs and the following achievements were realized by the end March 2014: Drilled 89 point water sources mainly emergency boreholes in the 28drought prone districts, completed construction of piped water systems and Gravity Flow schemes specifically PhaseI of Kahama Gravity Flow Scheme(GFS) in Ntungamo district while construction of Wadelai and Singila piped water systems in Alwi dry corridor are now at 75 % completion level and Kanyampanga GFS is at 65% completion level. The extension of Tororo-Manafwa Water supply is at 66% and construction works of various water schemes is at different levels such as Jezza-Muduma (45%), Bududa-Nabweya GFS (10%), Lirima GFS in Manafa district (16%), Ongino in Kumi district is at 10%.

In addition to the above interventions, the RWS-VF completed designs and feasibility studies for large GFSs in Mt. Elgon region, South and Mid-West, West Nile, Central and Northern Uganda. It also commenced detailed engineering designs for Large GFSs and piped water supply in water stressed areas of Rwebisego-Kanara (Ntoroko) as well as Ngoma-Wachato (Nakaseke) which is now at 10%. Under the RWS VF sanitation and hygiene training was carried out in several districts and 50 district officers from TSU 8 districts (agricultural extension staff, health and community development and some community members) were trained in promotion and re-use of eco-san products.

Urban Water Supply Vote Function (UWS-VF) -This VF is responsible for provision of water and improved sanitation in small towns and large towns. The objective is to increase access to safe water supply in urban areas from 60% in 2008 to 100 % by 2015. By the end of the third quarter of the FY 2013-14 construction of Kazo, Kakyanga, Lyantonde and Kanungu water supply and sanitation systems was completed while construction of Agweng Paidha and Omugo was at over 80% level of completion. In addition, construction of new water facilities in various towns is at different levels of construction Ibuje (10%), Opit (5%), Ovujo (20%), Purongo(10%) and Patongo (25%), Kapchorwa Town Water Supply System is at 71% level of completion, Ntwetwe, Zirobwe and Bweyale town water supply at 98% completion level, construction of 3 Town water supply systems in Kyamulibwa (Kalungu), Najjembe (Buikwe) and Nkoni (Lwengo) are at 65% completion level. Also construction works for sanitation

Preliminary 2013/14 Performance

(iii) Vote Outcomes and Outcome IndicatorsThe table below sets out the vote outcomes and outcome indicatorsTable V1.3: Vote Outcomes and Outcome IndicatorsOutcome Statement Outcome Indicators Baseline Target

FY2014/15Base year

Improved functionality of facilities (boreholes,springs,RWTs,GFS,small towns and Rural Growth Centres (RGC),Valley tanks and dams)

201383%% of improved water sources that are functional at time of spot-check-rural

83%

2013% of improved water sources that are functional at time of spot-check-urban as % of active connections

88%

201330%% of improved water sources that are functional at time of spot-check-valley tanks & dams

75%

Increased access to sanitation facilities for rural and urban

201384%% of households with access to safe and effective sanitation-urban

90%

201372%Access to safe and effective sanitation-rural

75%

Vote Overview


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