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The project is part of Uganda's efforts to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 6 which focuses on clean water and sanitation.
Kampala – Mengo Senior School has become the first school in Uganda to adopt an innovative AI-powered water harvesting and treatment system.
The system, developed in partnership with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), uses artificial intelligence and internet of things (IoT) sensors to collect, treat and distribute rainwater efficiently.
“The technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we manage water in schools and communities across Uganda,” said Gilbert Agaba, representing the Registrar General.
“The system will not only provide clean water but also reduce the school’s reliance on external water sources,” he added.
The system monitors water quality in real-time, detecting potential contaminants and automatically adjusting treatment protocols. This ensures a reliable source of clean water for the school’s 6,300 students, reducing the risk of water-borne diseases.
Samuel Mulindwa Mukasa, the Chairman of the Parents Teachers Association, commended URSB and its partners for the initiative. “We thank WIPO and URSB for choosing our school. With the big number of students, we have been having challenges with providing clean drinking water. This facility will help us to provide enough water for our students bringing down our utilities costs.”
The project is part of Uganda’s efforts to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 6 which focuses on clean water and sanitation.