African Utility CEOs Urge Innovative Leadership

African utility CEOs have called for transformative leadership to drive investment and self-sufficiency in the water and sanitation sector.

The CEOs made the call at the CEO Forum, held on the sidelines of the 22nd African Water and Sanitation Association International Congress and Exhibition (AFWASA ICE2025).

Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), outlined key strategies for sector improvement, including enhancing utility performance, achieving cost leadership, and pursuing digital transformation through in-house solutions.

The AFWASA ICE2025 conference, themed “Water and Sanitation for All: A Secure Future for Africa,” features 80 sessions on water governance, financing, research, technology, and innovation.

Uganda is hosting the event for the third time.