The battle for clean water and effective sanitation remains one of Africa’s most urgent challenges. Yet, a new wave of bold entrepreneurs is stepping up, redefining the future of water treatment, supply, and waste management.

These changemakers are not just bridging critical infrastructure gaps; they are also engineering groundbreaking solutions that promise long-term sustainability.

Top 5 African Entrepreneurs in Water and Sanitation

– Henri Nyakarundi (Rwanda): As the founder of ARED, Henri Nyakarundi has revolutionized access to clean water and sanitation in off-grid communities through solar-powered kiosks. His innovative business model provides affordable and sustainable water solutions, improving public health and sanitation.

– Lorna Rutto (Kenya): Lorna Rutto is the founder of EcoPost, a company that tackles plastic waste management while contributing to water sanitation. By recycling plastic waste into durable building materials, her company reduces pollution that often contaminates water sources, ensuring cleaner and safer environments.

– Peter Malecela (Tanzania): Peter Malecela is a leading figure in water treatment and supply, providing innovative filtration and purification technologies through his company, which focuses on delivering safe drinking water to underserved communities in Tanzania and beyond.

– Vahid Monadjem (South Africa): The CEO of Nomanini, Vahid Monadjem is leveraging technology to improve access to clean water and sanitation services. His fintech-driven approach enables small-scale water vendors to efficiently manage and distribute water, making safe drinking water more accessible and affordable.

– Mansoor Hamayun (Somalia): As the co-founder of BBOXX, Mansoor Hamayun is transforming how clean water is accessed in rural Africa. His company integrates solar energy solutions with water purification systems, ensuring communities have a sustainable source of clean drinking water.

These five entrepreneurs are at the forefront of tackling Africa’s water and sanitation challenges, demonstrating innovation, resilience, and commitment to sustainable solutions.

Their efforts are not only improving lives across the continent but also setting a benchmark for future generations of water and sanitation leaders.