Rwandan households gain access to clean water through new initiative
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BRALIRWA Plc, a Rwandan company and part of HEINEKEN, partnered with Water Access Rwanda to bring safe water to over 200 households in Nyarugenge District, benefiting more than 1,000 people.
The initiative officially began on September 16, 2026, with a launch event attended by city officials, local leaders, and community members. BRALIRWA and Water Access Rwanda worked with local authorities to identify families in Nyarugenge, Mageragere, Kanyinya, and Kigali sectors who struggled most with accessing clean water.
BRALIRWA’s Managing Director, Ethel Emma-Uche, explained that the project aligns with the company’s “Brew a Better World” agenda, which focuses on social sustainability as part of a larger global strategy. City of Kigali Vice Mayor Martine Urujeni praised BRALIRWA and Water Access Rwanda for investing in a solution that would improve the quality of life for vulnerable families. She noted that easier access to safe water would save families time and improve their health and hygiene.
BRALIRWA has previously undertaken similar social impact projects in Rwanda, including providing business start-up kits to young mothers and donating water filters to households in Rwamagana District. The company connects its work to both the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Rwanda’s Second National Strategy for Transformation, which prioritizes access to clean water.
