Dr. Asaph Kabaasha is a water engineer with over 18 years of professional experience in the water and sanitation sector. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Cape Town, with research focused on leakage modelling in water distribution networks. His academic background also includes a double master’s degree in Municipal Water and Infrastructure (UNESCO-IHE, Netherlands) and Urban Water Engineering and Management (AIT, Thailand), along with a bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from KIST in Rwanda.

Before assuming the role of CEO at WASAC Group, Dr. Kabaasha served as Project Manager at VEI B.V., where he led major international water projects in collaboration with partners such as USAID, UNICEF, WaterAid, and Water for People. His earlier roles include Head of Water Utility Planning and Head of Water Network Management at former EWSA (now WASAC Group), as well as technical leadership positions in project design and operations. He also served as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Cape Town.

In addition to his technical and managerial experience, Dr. Kabaasha served as a Board Member of the Rwanda Water Resources Board from 2020 to 2025, contributing to national water governance and policy development. He brings to WASAC Group a strong blend of academic excellence, strategic leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing sustainable and climate-resilient water services in Rwanda.

Mwiseneza Maxime Marius is a seasoned Civil and Environmental Engineering professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in infrastructure development, project management and utility management.  Mr. Mwiseneza holds a Master’s Degree in Construction Project Management from Heriot-Watt University in the United Kingdom and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology from the University of Rwanda (formerly Kigali Institute of Science and Technology – KIST). His academic background is complemented by advanced professional trainings and certifications that have strengthened his expertise in large-scale infrastructure delivery and institutional leadership.

Prior to joining WASAC Utility, Mr. Mwiseneza served as the Acting Deputy Director General of the Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) from October 2022, where he played a key role in overseeing national transport infrastructure development programs. He is a registered member of the Institute of Engineers Rwanda (IER) and is widely recognized for his strong leadership, technical excellence and commitment to sustainable infrastructure development. As Managing Director of WASAC Utility, Mr. Mwiseneza is dedicated to strengthening reliable water and sanitation services and supporting Rwanda’s long-term socio-economic development.