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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda, through Century and Rwenzori Bottling Companies, has collaborated with Nyonta Relief to provide increased access to safe water for vulnerable households in Ndeeba, in Kampala.

Supporting the project “Nyonta Tree for Life”, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa has supplied 100 ‘Nyonta Kits’ to families in Ndeeba, which will give them clean drinking water for use in their households for drinking, cooking and other uses.

The Nyonta Kit uses gravity to purify over 100 LPD of any water from a fresh water source making it safe for human consumption.

Ivan Oboth, Sales Director of Century and Rwenzori Bottling Companies said the company support to the vulnerable communities in Ndeeba is underpinned by the belief that all people around the world deserved a chance to access safe water for life.

He said water was a key issue for the Coca-Cola system around the world and pledged that the company would continue using water responsibly to ensure that the bottling operations in Uganda reduced water use and supported the provision of safe, clean drinking water to communities.

Emphasizing the importance of the project, Ms. Diana Apio Kasyate, the Government Relations Manager Coca-Cola East & Central Africa Franchise said, “It is critical for us, as part of the world’s leading beverage company, to use water responsibly in our operations and lead in giving it back. We work to protect local water resources and provide safe, clean drinking water to communities in need.”

According to UNICEF, in Uganda it is estimated that 60% of the population has no access to potable water, leading to the death of 33 children every day.

The project will benefit 500-700 people in 100 households.

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