Emmanuel RUKUNDO, PhD

DG @EmRukundo leads the Rwandan delegation in Egypt attending the 2nd Joint Steering Committee for Rwanda–Egypt bilateral cooperation in Water Resources Management. Rwanda reaffirmed its commitment to this partnership, emphasizing the importance of delivering measurable impact for citizens, particularly in rural areas where access to clean water and sustainable land management can transform lives.

1/2 Today, RWB partnered with @wasac_rwanda and the @2030WRG of the @WorldBank to launch the Non-Revenue Water Management Workstream.

Today marked the 8th meeting of the Muvumba Multipurpose Water Resources Development Program Steering Committee. After inspecting the construction progress, the members discussed the next steps to fast-track the program's success.

Today, DG @EmRukundo received H.E. Hanan Abdelaziz El Said Shahin, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Rwanda, for a courtesy call. The discussions underscored the shared commitment to further deepen cooperation in water resources management between #Rwanda & Egypt.

Amazi meza ni ubuzima! Tuyabungabunge tuyarinde icyayanduza. #AmaziMezaEjoHeza

Today, we recognize the vital contribution of water resources professionals to Rwanda’s sustainable development. #LabourDay2025

Ibikorwa byo kubaka urugomero rwa #MuvumbaDam muri @NyagatareDistr birakomeje. Ruzaba rufite ubushobozi bwo kubika amazi m³ miliyoni 55 azakoreshwa: ✅Kuhira imyaka ha 10.000 ✅#Amazimeza m³ 50.000 ku munsi ✅Amazi y'amatungo m³ 700.000 ku mwaka ✅Amashanyarazi MW1.

Today, #RWB hosted the 5th Muvumba Program Steering Committee to assess the implementation progress of the Muvumba Multipurpose Dam construction activities.

Kuri uyu wa Kane, Komite Tekiniki Ku Ngomero z’Amazi, iyobowe n’Umuyobozi mukuru wa #RWB @EmRukundo, yasuye ahari kubakwa urugomero rw’amazi rwa Muvumba muri @NyagatareDistr, mu rwego rwo kureba aho imirimo igeze no gutanga inama.

Today, #RWB & various stakeholders conducted the validation workshop for the initial design of flood control measures for the Mugogo lowland and contributing sub-catchments. The proposed solutions include the construction of retention dams, wetland restoration, 1/2

The @WWaterForum10 in Bali, Indonesia is underway. Dr. @EmRukundo, DG of @RwandaWater, invited by @FAOLandWater spoke on “National Water Roadmaps towards 2030 Agenda,” sharing success stories of using water resources to transform #agrifoodsystems in #Rwanda. #10thWorldWaterForum

Today, DG @EmRukundo held a meeting with with @LI_Lifeng_FAO, Director of @FAO Land and Water Division. The Discussions focused on potential collaboration on Developing a national water roadmap towards the 2030 agenda, and resource mobilization for RWB's strategic objectives.

The President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo emphasized the importance of water for life at the Opening Ceremony of the 10th World Water Forum at Bali International Convention Center (BICC), Monday (5/20).

About 70% of global groundwater withdrawals are used to produce crops & livestock. Groundwater depletion is a threat to food security, basic water supply, the environment & our planet. We must use this resource sustainably 👉🏻 bit.ly/3RfcguH #WorldWaterDay

Water is life. Water is food. Scarcity & unsustainable management of this precious resource threatens global peace & #FoodSecurity. Integrated Water Resources Management is key to achieving a peaceful & food-secure future where populations can thrive. #WorldWaterDay #4Betters

Water plays a central role in shaping global peace, security and prosperity. Let’s protect this precious resource to ensure a future where water is a source of unity rather than conflict. Happy World Water Day! 💦 ➡️ fao.org/world-water-da… #WorldWaterDay

💧💦WATER is life and one of the world’s oldest renewable energy sources. Hydropower provides 100% GREEN electricity for millions, keeps grids stable and can be adapted to store energy like a huge battery. 🌄For you, For the planet 🌍. #WorldWaterDay ☔️

Uyu munsi turizihiza Umunsi Mpuzamahanga w’Amazi ufite insanganyamatsiko igira iti “ Uruhare rw’Amazi mu Kwimakaza Iterambere”. Tuzirikane ko umutungo kamare w’amazi udufatiye runini, dufate ingamba zo kuwukoresha neza tunawubungabunga. #WorldWaterDay2024

Kuri uyu wa Kane, habaye inama ya komite nyobozi y’icyogogo cy’Akagera k’Epfo yanogeje igenamigambi ry’iki cyogogo mu gihe cy’imyaka ibiri. Icyogogo cy'Akagera k'Epfo gikora ku turere twa @NyagatareDistr , @NgomaDistrict , @KireheDistrict , @GatsiboDistrict na @Kayonza.

Earlier today #RWB DG , @EmRukundo received the @2030WRG Program Manager, Regional Coordinator and other delegates of @WorldBank Mission. He also took the opportunity to officiate the Multi-stakeholders Platform on water resources meeting.