LpWSC Facilitates Provincial Consultations on Water and Sanitation Services

Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited today accompanied Dr. Barbara Kazimbaya, a consultant engaged by the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund, Unicef Zambia , on a courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary for Luapula Province, Ms. Prudence Chinama-Kangwa.

The visit followed Dr. Kazimbaya’s engagement with Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited. Acting Managing Director Ms. Misulo Singongo introduced Dr. Kazimbaya and outlined the purpose of her consultations in the province.

Dr. Kazimbaya explained that the consultations are gathering perspectives from local authorities, communities, sector institutions and service providers to identify gaps and inform efforts to strengthen water and sanitation services. She noted that the process would also consider how partners can coordinate their support and help sustain services.

“Some things the communities might see slightly differently from what the utility sees,” Dr. Kazimbaya said, underscoring the value of hearing directly from people who use the services.

The Permanent Secretary Ms. Prudence Chinama-Kangwa welcomed the engagement and highlighted the need to strengthen existing infrastructure as Luapula’s population, towns and investment opportunities continue to grow.

“We still need to build on the existing infrastructure if we are to provide water adequately,” Ms. Chinama-Kangwa said. She also encouraged continued community sensitisation, describing clean and safe water as essential to protecting people from waterborne diseases.

As the province’s authorised provider of water supply and sanitation services, Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited recognises that improving service delivery requires continued investment, effective coordination and meaningful engagement with customers and communities. The discussions provided an opportunity to share sector perspectives and contribute to the wider work of identifying priorities for Luapula.

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