THIS WEEK: National Water’s Mugisha re-appointed Africa Water Association’s VP

THIS WEEK: National Water’s Mugisha re-appointed Africa Water Association’s VP

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Managing Director Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha has been re-appointed Vice President of the African Water Association. This was during the Association’s 19th Congress that kicked off on Feb.11 in Bamako Mali.

At the event, the NWSC Director of Business and Scientific Services Dr. Rose Kaggwa was confirmed as the 2nd President of the Association Scientific and Technical council.

The African Water Association brings together water and sanitation sector players on the African continent with an aim of facilitating capacity development of utilities, research and projects focused on solutions for water and sanitation management and influencing sector policy by providing sound professional viewpoints on emerging issues on the African continent.

Speaking to delegates, Mugisha said affiliations such as being member to the association is not only helping in creating opportunities to learn global best practices but also provides Uganda an opportunity to benchmark on modern service delivery models for better service delivery.

Last year, Mugisha was elected the first African Vice president of International Water Association.