President Michael Itongwa accompanied by his wife Sister Jessica Itongwa, opening a water tap at one of the 8 water points whose construction was funded by the Church in collaboration with Water for Good, August 20, 2026.
President Michael Itongwa accompanied by his wife Sister Jessica Itongwa, opening a water tap at one of the 8 water points whose construction was funded by the Church in collaboration with Water for Good, August 20, 2026.© 2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.The National Leader of the 2026 Uhuru Torch Race, Mr. Wazo Michael Mwang’onda, commended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, working in partnership with Water for Good, for its financial support towards the implementation of the Bukene–Imesela Lake Victoria Water Supply Project.
Speaking at Zumve Village on 20th August, 2026, where a large number of residents had gathered to participate in the Uhuru Torch Race, Mr. Mwang’onda expressed his appreciation for the contribution made by the Church and Water for Good towards the Government of Tanzania’s efforts to provide safe and reliable water to its population.
“We really appreciate, from the bottom of our hearts, such magnificent support provided by Water for Good and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in supporting the Government of Tanzania’s initiatives to provide safe water to its population,” he remarked.
Church Support Through Water for Good
Under the Water for Good intervention, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contributed towards the implementation of key components of the water supply project, including:
- A solar-powered booster station at Zumve Village, comprising a 100 m³ sump well and a solar-powered submersible pump.
- A 200 m³ water storage tank at Masekelo Village, designed to support the distribution and storage of water for the surrounding communities.
- Eight community water points in Masekelo and Bukene villages, serving the communities of Inongu, Wiligwamabu, Masunguti, Ntundu, Bukulaguji, Bukene, Shamwandu, and Shingungumuli. Collectively, these water points serve an estimated population of 2,686 villagers.
Church Leader Highlights the Impact of Members’ Contributions
Speaking to villagers at one of the newly established water points, District President Michael Itongwa from Mwanza District, expressed his joy at witnessing the impact of contributions made by Church members from around the world.
He noted that the collective generosity of Church members had helped make the project possible and emphasized the Church’s commitment to serving people regardless of their background.
“We love you. We are all sons and daughters of the same Heavenly Father. The desire of our hearts is to reach out to all of His children, without regard to race, religion, or social or political background, and help them improve their lives, as our Saviour did during His mortal ministry.”
Water for Good Appreciates the Church’s Contribution
In a separate statement, Water for Good Country Director, Eng. Devocatus Kamara, expressed his gratitude for the Church’s significant contribution towards the implementation of the water supply project.
“The Church has always supported us in our efforts to provide solutions to the global water and sanitation crisis, not only in this country but around the world,” he said.
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Uhuru Torch Race
In Tanzania, the Uhuru Torch Race is an annual national torch relay during which the Uhuru Torch is carried across different regions and districts. The initiative promotes messages of national unity, development, peace, and social and economic progress.
As a gesture of appreciation for the support provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Water for Good towards the water supply project, leaders representing the two institutions were accorded the honour of holding the Uhuru Torch for several seconds.
The gesture symbolized the Government’s recognition of the institutions’ contributions to improving access to safe water and supporting community development in the project areas.
