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Port Bell Landing Site vendors laud Uganda Waragi for infrastructure boost
Balimwezo commended the initiative's grass-roots design, highlighting how timely it is in addressing multiple health and safety risks faced by the locals.
Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, Felicite Nson, the Managing Director of Uganda Breweries Limited,Nakawa Division Mayor Ali Bukenya (Nubian Li), KCCA Director for Gender, Community Services and Production, Sheila Birungi Gandi and other leaders during the launch on Tuesday. (Courtesy photo)
By: Simon Okitela, Journalist @New Vision
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At least over 300 fishermen, boat operators, and vendors transacting at Port Bell Landing Site are set to benefit from a newly commissioned transformative community infrastructure project at Port Bell in Luzira.
The commissioning was officiated by Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, alongside Nakawa Division Mayor Ali Bukenya (Nubian Li), KCCA Director for Gender, Community Services and Production, Sheila Birungi Gandi and the landing site leadership committee on Tuesday.
Port Bell Landing Site is a critical economic engine, supporting over 300 fishermen, boat operators, and vendors, the vast majority being women and youth dealing in fresh fish and produce.
For years, the lack of waste management forced open dumping along the lakeshore, creating a public health crisis. At the same time, the absence of lighting left the shoreline dark by 7:00 PM, breeding insecurity and theft, forcing women traders to abandon their stalls early and drastically curtailing household income.
Speaking at the launch, Felicite Nson, the Managing Director of Uganda Breweries Limited, emphasised the deep connection between the brand and the community:
"Port Bell Landing Site is the immediate neighbour to our brewery facility and has been the heart of our production home for decades. Uganda Waragi's 60-year journey is completely intertwined with the story of this community.
This is a continuation of our lifelong neighbourhood partnership. Over the years, UBL have invested in modern ablution blocks and sanitation facilities through our 'Water of Life' initiative,” Nson noted.
She explained that Uganda Waragi is also shouldering its corporate responsibility by spearheading the introduction of solar lighting and structured waste systems to ensure that its closest neighbours can work with the health, safety, and economic dignity they deserve.
Balimwezo commended the initiative's grass-roots design, highlighting how timely it is in addressing multiple health and safety risks faced by the locals.
Speaking at the launch, Felicite Nson, the Managing Director of Uganda Breweries Limited, emphasised the deep connection between the brand and the community:
"Port Bell Landing Site is the immediate neighbour to our brewery facility and has been the heart of our production home for decades. Uganda Waragi's 60-year journey is completely intertwined with the story of this community.
This is a continuation of our lifelong neighbourhood partnership. Over the years, UBL have invested in modern ablution blocks and sanitation facilities through our 'Water of Life' initiative,” Nson noted.
She explained that Uganda Waragi is also shouldering its corporate responsibility by spearheading the introduction of solar lighting and structured waste systems to ensure that its closest neighbours can work with the health, safety, and economic dignity they deserve.
Balimwezo commended the initiative's grass-roots design, highlighting how timely it is in addressing multiple health and safety risks faced by the locals.
"Public infrastructure must serve the people wherever they are on the economic pyramid. I applaud this practical, community-driven approach to protecting the livelihoods of vulnerable women and youth who keep Kampala's food supply chain moving,” Balimwezo stated.
The project aligns with the Kampala Smart City agenda by leveraging renewable energy and establishing clean public spaces.
Gandi lauded UBL's consistent corporate citizenship.
"Clean environments are essential for healthy populations. Through sustainable partnerships like this, we can reduce epidemic risks and enhance the quality of life for our residents."
To guarantee long-term sustainability, UBL has established a maintenance framework with the local committee and is collaborating with KCCA to support regular waste evacuation from the site.
This Diamond Jubilee investment at Port Bell is a declaration that Uganda Waragi's legacy is inseparable from the prosperity and dignity of the communities that have raised it.
Uganda Breweries Limited has a long-standing history of supporting the Port Bell and Luzira communities, having previously undertaken ablution initiatives, sanitation projects, and cleanup exercises in the area.
Through its "Water of Life" initiative, the company has invested significantly in improving public health and sanitation for the communities it serves.
As Uganda Waragi enters its next chapter, it commits to being a neighbour that builds, safeguards, and celebrates the people who define The Spirit of Uganda.
The project aligns with the Kampala Smart City agenda by leveraging renewable energy and establishing clean public spaces.
Gandi lauded UBL's consistent corporate citizenship.
"Clean environments are essential for healthy populations. Through sustainable partnerships like this, we can reduce epidemic risks and enhance the quality of life for our residents."
To guarantee long-term sustainability, UBL has established a maintenance framework with the local committee and is collaborating with KCCA to support regular waste evacuation from the site.
This Diamond Jubilee investment at Port Bell is a declaration that Uganda Waragi's legacy is inseparable from the prosperity and dignity of the communities that have raised it.
Uganda Breweries Limited has a long-standing history of supporting the Port Bell and Luzira communities, having previously undertaken ablution initiatives, sanitation projects, and cleanup exercises in the area.
Through its "Water of Life" initiative, the company has invested significantly in improving public health and sanitation for the communities it serves.
As Uganda Waragi enters its next chapter, it commits to being a neighbour that builds, safeguards, and celebrates the people who define The Spirit of Uganda.