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From IRC Uganda to Riva Uganda

Jane Nabunnya Mulumba reflecting on the transition to Riva Uganda

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Welcome to Riva

Meet Riva: global systems leaders transforming water, sanitation, and public services with you

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Championing water and sanitation in schools

Joining learners, government, and partners to accelerate safe sanitation and hygiene access in Uganda's schools

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National WASH building blocks reflection in Uganda

Government, partners and civil society validate Uganda's WASH Building Block Assessment and agree national priorities for 2026/27

resenters at the Global South WASH Financing and Sustainability Conference 2026 Kathmandu Nepal

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From funding gaps to efficiency gains

Kathmandu conference reframes WASH financing: efficiency, public leadership, and bankable projects matter as much as new money

Participants at the Agenda for Change collaboration meeting in Nepal

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The future of country collaboration in WASH

Nepal's Agenda for Change collaboration matures from coordination platform into a trusted co-governance partner in WASH reform

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From IRC Uganda to Riva Uganda

Jane Nabunnya Mulumba reflecting on the transition to Riva Uganda

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Welcome to Riva

Meet Riva: global systems leaders transforming water, sanitation, and public services with you

News

Championing water and sanitation in schools

Joining learners, government, and partners to accelerate safe sanitation and hygiene access in Uganda's schools

News

National WASH building blocks reflection in Uganda

Government, partners and civil society validate Uganda's WASH Building Block Assessment and agree national priorities for 2026/27

Article

From funding gaps to efficiency gains

Kathmandu conference reframes WASH financing: efficiency, public leadership, and bankable projects matter as much as new money

Article

The future of country collaboration in WASH

Nepal's Agenda for Change collaboration matures from coordination platform into a trusted co-governance partner in WASH reform

Article

From IRC Uganda to Riva Uganda

Jane Nabunnya Mulumba reflecting on the transition to Riva Uganda

News

Welcome to Riva

Meet Riva: global systems leaders transforming water, sanitation, and public services with you

News

Championing water and sanitation in schools

Joining learners, government, and partners to accelerate safe sanitation and hygiene access in Uganda's schools

News

National WASH building blocks reflection in Uganda

Government, partners and civil society validate Uganda's WASH Building Block Assessment and agree national priorities for 2026/27

Article

From funding gaps to efficiency gains

Kathmandu conference reframes WASH financing: efficiency, public leadership, and bankable projects matter as much as new money

Article

The future of country collaboration in WASH

Nepal's Agenda for Change collaboration matures from coordination platform into a trusted co-governance partner in WASH reform

Who we are

We are Riva Uganda. Every member of the Riva network has its own story and together, we're systems leaders driving change that transforms lives. Read where we came from and what continues to drive us forward.

Riva Uganda are part of the Riva Network

The Riva network is a federation of independent, locally led and globally connected organisations across Africa, Asia and Europe, united by a shared mission and name. Find out more about the network.

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Our people

Every challenge is different. What doesn't change is the depth of experience we bring to it. Our people carry the expertise and local knowledge that makes systems change possible. Meet the team.

Jane Nabunnya Mulumba

Moses Asiimwe

Wilbrord Turimaso

Martin Watsisi

Cherry Kusemererwa

Mary Ayoreka

Jane Nabunnya Mulumba

Moses Asiimwe

Wilbrord Turimaso

Martin Watsisi

Cherry Kusemererwa

Mary Ayoreka

Jane Nabunnya Mulumba

Moses Asiimwe

Wilbrord Turimaso

Martin Watsisi

Cherry Kusemererwa

Mary Ayoreka

We can help

Whatever your challenge, we’ll have a way of approaching it. Read about our services and expertise to see how we can help you.

Change Story

The unglamorous work of making institutions credible

Making institutions stronger so water services sustain for generations

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Change Story

The standard that lets Uganda’s ministries see the same picture

One standard, one picture: helping Uganda’s institutions make smarter decisions together

Change Story

The plan that became law for an essential public service

In 2025, Kabarole and Bunyangabu Districts' Water Boards were formally 'gazetted' by the Government of Uganda, giving them legal recognition and the authority to oversee tariffs, contracts and service regulation...

Resources

Find research and learning useful to you, explore innovation and insight by us and others, and develop systems strengthening skills that deliver services that last. From how-to guides to peer-reviewed research: find what you need.

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Advancing sustainable WASH finance: an ESG collaborative dialogue with commercial financial institutions

WASH sector and banking leaders unite to unlock sustainable financing

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Report of the 3rd National WASH in Schools Symposium in Uganda

Learners, government, and partners convene in Uganda to advance safe sanitation, hygiene, and climate-resilient WASH in schools.

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Solar powered water supply in Kasenda Uganda

Scenarios for public systems transition using learning alliances

An overview of Uganda’s efforts to modernise rural water supply through collaborative learning alliances and action research.

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Bridging the gap

Key strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for water, sanitation and hygiene systems strengthening in Uganda from the 2021 National Assessment.

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Motivation_Kemigisa Barbara, 18, chairperson health and hygiene club at Rusekere primary school

Frames in focus

Photovoice stories of gender, social inclusion and local solutions in water, sanitation and hygiene from Ugandan schools.

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Refugee camp in Africa, full of people who took refuge due to insecurity and armed conflict. People living in very poor conditions, lack of food, clean water and proper shelter to stay

Sustaining water services for refugees and host communities in Itang (Ethiopia) and Rwamwanja (Uganda)

Development of sustainable, utility-led water, sanitation and hygiene services for refugee and host communities in Ethiopia and Uganda.

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Advancing sustainable WASH finance: an ESG collaborative dialogue with commercial financial institutions

WASH sector and banking leaders unite to unlock sustainable financing

Learn more

Report of the 3rd National WASH in Schools Symposium in Uganda

Learners, government, and partners convene in Uganda to advance safe sanitation, hygiene, and climate-resilient WASH in schools.

Learn more

Scenarios for public systems transition using learning alliances

An overview of Uganda’s efforts to modernise rural water supply through collaborative learning alliances and action research.

Learn more

Bridging the gap

Key strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for water, sanitation and hygiene systems strengthening in Uganda from the 2021 National Assessment.

Learn more

Frames in focus

Photovoice stories of gender, social inclusion and local solutions in water, sanitation and hygiene from Ugandan schools.

Learn more

Sustaining water services for refugees and host communities in Itang (Ethiopia) and Rwamwanja (Uganda)

Development of sustainable, utility-led water, sanitation and hygiene services for refugee and host communities in Ethiopia and Uganda.

Learn more

Advancing sustainable WASH finance: an ESG collaborative dialogue with commercial financial institutions

WASH sector and banking leaders unite to unlock sustainable financing

Learn more

Report of the 3rd National WASH in Schools Symposium in Uganda

Learners, government, and partners convene in Uganda to advance safe sanitation, hygiene, and climate-resilient WASH in schools.

Learn more

Scenarios for public systems transition using learning alliances

An overview of Uganda’s efforts to modernise rural water supply through collaborative learning alliances and action research.

Learn more

Bridging the gap

Key strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for water, sanitation and hygiene systems strengthening in Uganda from the 2021 National Assessment.

Learn more

Frames in focus

Photovoice stories of gender, social inclusion and local solutions in water, sanitation and hygiene from Ugandan schools.

Learn more

Sustaining water services for refugees and host communities in Itang (Ethiopia) and Rwamwanja (Uganda)

Development of sustainable, utility-led water, sanitation and hygiene services for refugee and host communities in Ethiopia and Uganda.

Learn more

Our impact

Stories of systems, changed by people. See what’s possible when systems strengthen and transform. Explore our stories.

Solar powered water supply infrastructure in Kasenda Kabarole district Uganda

Impact Story

Snapshot from 2025: Uganda

Uganda’s rural water and sanitation sector is undergoing one of its most significant governance shifts in decades, moving from fragmented, volunteer-based maintenance to a professionalised, accountable, and clim...