Water For People at the Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium
Resilient Systems. Lasting Impact.
17-21 August, 2026 | Kigali, Rwanda
Water and sanitation services last when the systems behind them are strong. At Water For People, we work alongside governments, service providers, communities, and partners to strengthen the institutions, financing, skills, and accountability needed to deliver reliable water and sanitation services for Everyone Forever.
Join us at the Kigali Convention Center to exchange ideas, explore what we are learning, and connect with our team.
Why We're Here
Achieving universal access to water and sanitation requires more than infrastructure. It requires strong institutions, capable service providers, sustainable financing, good data, clear accountability, and the leadership to bring those pieces together. Across the countries where we work, Water For People partners with governments and other stakeholders to strengthen these systems and expand reliable water and sanitation services.
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Africa Leadership Symposium Contacts
More than 20 Water For People colleagues from across the region are in Kigali for the symposium. Connect with us to exchange ideas, learn about our work, or continue a conversation from the event.
Brenda Achiro
Country Director
Uganda
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Bruce Uwonkunda
Isoko y'Ubuzima Chief of Party
Rwanda
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Cate Zziwa Nimanya
Regional Director, Africa
Regional
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Eng. Diana Keesiga
Senior Manager, National Impact and Influence
Uganda
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Eugene Dusingizumuremyi
Country Director
Rwanda
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Francine Nyirahabimana
Karongi Wash Program Officer
Rwanda
Francisco Odwogo
Senior Manager, New Business Development
Regional
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Happiness Willbroad
Country Director
Tanzania
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Janet Olumbe
Marketing and Communications Officer
Regional
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Joseph Magoya
Senior WASH Sustainability Manager
Malawi
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Kate Harawa
Director of Influence and Scale
Malawi
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Martin Mawejje, MScEng, MBA
Market Systems Development Coordinator
Uganda
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Melissa Revotskie
Director of Policy, Partnerships, and Advocacy
Global
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Mtisunge Mngoli
Water Resources Management and Climate Specialist
Malawi
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Phaniso Kalua
Senior WASH Financing Advisor
Regional
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Sam Noheli
WASH Market System Development Advisor
Rwanda
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Theophile Harushyamagara
Communications and Outreach Specialist
Rwanda
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Ulemu Chiluzi
Country Director
Malawi
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Victor Pallangyo
Program Manager
Tanzania
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Vivine Tuyizere
Sanitation Officer
Rwanda
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Yvonne Lugali
WASH Sustainability Manager
Uganda
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Featured Resources
Climate-Resilient WASH: What Works, What Doesn't, and What's Next - The WASH Room
Climate-resilient WASH requires place-based, risk-driven approaches rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Evidence from 80 case studies shows that service management and ecosystem health matter more than infrastructure.
Path to water sustainability
By Charles Mkoka The Ndirande Mountain Reserve, once a vibrant ecosystem, provided scenic beauty to Blantyre City 50 years ago. It offered much-needed recreation to residents while serving as a cru...
A view of Lake George, part of the Mpanga watershed, Uganda. Photo credit John Gathagu.
Where to Find Water For People at the Symposium
Cross-sector coordination, catchments & climate resilience
Day 2 | 14:00 – 15:30 | MH4
Featuring: Mtisunge Mngoli, Water Resources Management and Climate Specialist
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Public financial management and decentralised services
Day 3 | 11:00 – 12:30 | MH3
Featuring: Joseph Magoya, Senior WASH Sustainability Manager
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Community-led & market-based sanitation
Day 3 | 11:00 – 12:30 | AD10
Featuring: Yvonne Lugali, WASH Sustainability Manager
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From compliance enforcement to performance facilitation: characteristics and instruments of an effective regulator
Day 3 | 14:00 – 15:30 | MH4
Featuring: Cate Nimanya, Africa Regional Director
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Results-based financing & market-based sanitation systems
Day 3 | 16:00 – 17:30 | MH4
Featuring: Martin Nyanzi Mawejje, Market Systems Development Coordinator
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Consolidating commitments and endorsement of the Kigali Communiqué on Systems Transformation
Day 4 | 15:30 – 17:00 | MH1+2
Featuring: Phaniso Kalua, Senior WASH Financing Advisor
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About Water For People
Water and sanitation services for Everyone Forever
Water For People works toward a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services.
We partner with governments, communities, businesses, and other organizations to expand access while strengthening the systems that keep services working for generations.
In Africa, our teams are based in Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
