UWEWK 2026: Ministry of water, partners hold Swimming Gala to create awareness on water safety.

The Ministry of Water and Environment on 22rd March 2026 held a National ubter-club swimming Gala aimed at promote water safety, drowning prevention, and climate adaptation awareness. 

The Commissioner Water Resources Planning and Regulation Department; Dr. Callist Tindimugaya represented the Minister of State of Sports; Hon. Peter Ogwang and officiated at the Swimming Gala took that was held at Greenhill Swimming Academy, Kibuli a pre-event activity for the Uganda Water and Environment Week 2026. (UWEWK)

During the swimming competition 

The Ministry of Water and Environment recognizes drowning as both a water-safety and climate-resilience issue, given the increasing frequency of floods, storm surges over lakes, and unsafe water use practices.

The Gala served as an awareness and advocacy platform where the Ministry’s messages on safe water use, flood preparedness, and responsible interaction with water bodies were communicated to thousands of youth, schools, and the public.

The Swimming Gala complemented and amplified these efforts by bringing together swimming clubs, schools, lifesaving associations, and the private sector to champion the National agenda of “Zero Drowning in Uganda.”

The event was coordinated by the Ministry of Water and Environment in collaboration with: Meteorological Services Department, Red Cross, Marine Police, Uganda Swimming Federation, Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda Aquatics, Uganda Swimming Federation, Global Health Advocacy Incubator, Reach A Hand Uganda, Design Without Borders and Life Saving Association of Uganda.

Swimming champions 

The event was also attended by the Commissioner International Transboundary & Water Affairs Department; Eng. Sowedi Sewagudde together with other Partners and Stakeholders.

The Ministry of Water and Environment recognizes drowning as both a water-safety and climate-resilience issue, given the increasing frequency of floods, storm surges over lakes, and unsafe water use practices.