The three-day exhibition kicked off on Wednesday 13th September 2022 at Kigali Serena Hotel.
Dubbed ‘Water Africa and East Africa Building & Construction Exhibition’, the event was organized by ACE Event Management based in the United Kingdom (UK).
It brought together companies producing latest equipment in the areas of water, sanitation and construction.
Speaking at the opening ceremony; Marcelline Kayitesi, the Division Manager for Water and Sanitation in the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) said that Rwanda is rolling out initiatives to fast track universal access to safe water where the exhibition will be helpful to accelerate the good cause.
She underscored that the event bringing together players from the two sectors including water and sanitation as well as housing is held at a time when the world has bold ambitions to achieve universal access to water.
Kayitesi revealed that Rwanda was not left behind considering its goal to meet universal safe water access by 2024.
She said that the exhibition is among activities helping the country to learn from other initiatives and to strengthen self-reliance.
Kayitesi explained that Rwanda is on a good pace and expressed optimism that the country will undoubtedly meet the goals.
She further stated that the event is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn from each other to make improvements.
Tracy Fellor, one of organizers of the event explained that the exhibition is aimed at bringing together entrepreneurs to share experience and contribute to the growth of water and sanitation, and housing sector.
John Rutaha, Commercial Manager at SteelRwa which manufacturers roofing sheets in Rwanda said that the exhibition will help them create new connections with potential customers and acquire new skills relevant for the company to expand operations.
Balete A.Matebe, the Managing Director of WILO East Africa Ltd also disclosed that attending the exhibition will help the company expand footprints in Rwanda.
Currently, 86% of Rwandans have access to water while the country targets universal water coverage by 2024 under the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1).
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