The President in a meeting with the investors on Saturday
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I Investors have fronted a plan to set up a prepaid water meter factory which would serve not only Uganda but the entire East African region.
The investors met, who said the move will be a significant step towards enhancing the country’s water access, conservation, and utility efficiency, met President Yoweri Museveni, who endorsed their plan.
The President met with a delegation from Helcraw Electrical Pvt Ltd, a Zimbabwean company in partnership with Liaison Technologies, a Chinese firm specializing in prepaid water metering systems. The delegation was led by Brendon Jere, Director of Helcraw Electrical.
“This move is timely and aligned with Uganda’s national priorities of industrialization, job creation, and access to essential services,” he said.
He praised the project’s potential to improve livelihoods in both urban and rural areas by ensuring affordable, reliable access to clean water.
Jere explained that their operations in Zimbabwe have already had a transformative impact on water access, enabling utility companies to improve revenue collection while promoting responsible usage.
Investors in a group photo with the President
He emphasized that prepaid water meters allow consumers to pay only for the water they use, fostering accountability, fairness, and conservation.
“The same model has worked in Zimbabwe and significantly improved access to water. We believe Uganda will benefit even more with localized production,” said Jere.
To fast-track the project, the President directed Haruna Kasolo, the Minister of State for Microfinance, to work with the relevant authorities to ensure the investors are granted the necessary licenses and allocated suitable land for the factory.
The development comes at a time when Uganda is working to expand its manufacturing capacity, boost local content, and improve service delivery in key sectors like water and energy.
The investor
Prepaid water metering is widely viewed as a transformative solution for ensuring efficient water use, improving utility revenue, and enhancing equitable water access.
In the same meeting, Museveni also endorsed a proposal by Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Pvt Ltd to establish an integrated bulk water supply system for irrigation in the Teso region.
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