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, 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), 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 a strong blend of academic excellence, strategic leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing sustainable and climate-resilient water services in Rwanda.