The Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) has reported that Rwanda’s daily water treatment capacity increased to 367,176 cubic metres in the 2025/2026 financial year, reflecting continued efforts to improve access to clean water across the country.
The figures were presented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Canoth Manishimwe, during a meeting with members of Parliament’s Committee on Governance, Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment on Tuesday, October 27.
According to MININFRA, 89.7% of the population now has access to clean water, although some communities continue to face difficulties obtaining reliable supplies.
Manishimwe outlined ongoing efforts to expand water treatment facilities and distribution networks to increase supply and extend services to underserved areas.
The country’s water distribution network reached 36,674 kilometres in 2025/2026, compared with 35,538 kilometres the previous year, representing an increase of 1,136 kilometres.
WASAC Group also increased its service branches from 20 to 32 to improve service delivery and make water services more accessible to customers.
The ministry attributed the increase in water treatment capacity to infrastructure developments in Sake, Muhazi, the Kivu Belt, the Volcano Belt and Ngororero.
These projects are intended to increase the availability of treated water and strengthen distribution systems as demand continues to grow.
Despite the progress, some communities still experience water shortages and difficulties accessing reliable supplies, highlighting the need for continued improvements in water infrastructure.
The government plans to build and upgrade water treatment facilities, expand distribution networks and improve service delivery as part of its efforts to extend access to clean water throughout the country.
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