The Board of Directors of the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) on Wednesday 19th August, 2025, visited the Aveyime Water Treatment Plant of the Three District Water Supply Scheme. The visit sought to equip the Board with practical operational insight to better inform their governance responsibilities in ensuring sustainable and efficient water service delivery to thousands of households.

The tour, which included key management staff from CWSA, focused on understanding the intricate processes that transform raw water from the Volta River into clean, safe, potable water. The Board was guided through the plant’s major units, from the initial intake and coagulation stages to filtration, disinfection, and finally, the high-lift pumps that send water into the transmission network.

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In a landmark meeting held on July 29, 2025, World Vision International and Ghana’s Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) —ensuring clean water and sanitation for all Ghanaians by 2030. The high-level discussions focused on expanding Universal Service Coverage (USC) for WASH, leveraging innovations, and fostering long-term sustainability in Ghana’s water and sanitation sector.

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The Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Mr. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) to enhance water delivery and sanitation services in rural and small town communities in Ghana.

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The Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) has welcomed Mr Issahaku Nuhu Putiaha as its new Deputy Chief Executive, marking a significant step in strengthening Ghana’s efforts to improve rural water supply and sanitation services.

Mr Putiaha’s appointment comes at a crucial time when Ghana is intensifying efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6  — ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for all. With his extensive experience in public administration and development projects, he is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing CWSA’s mandate.

In his inaugural address, Mr Putiaha expressed his commitment to collaborating with stakeholders, improving service delivery, and ensuring sustainable water systems in rural communities and small towns in Ghana.

Before his appointment, Mr. Putiaha has extensive experience in public service having served as Municipal Chief Executive for the Wa Municipal Assembly. He also served at the National Health Insurance Authority as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Nadowli Scheme Manager. These roles have exposed him to high levels of governance, policy formulation, stakeholder management and organization transformation. His expertise in management positions him as a valuable asset to CWSA.

As Mr Putiaha settles into his new role, expectations are high for innovative solutions, improved service delivery, and stronger partnerships to ensure that no Ghanaian is left behind in accessing clean water and sanitation.

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The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS Ghana) made a courtesy visit to the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) to strengthen their long-standing partnership and discuss the agency’s new leadership direction.

During the meeting, CONIWAS Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to supporting rural water service delivery and emphasized the evolving collaboration between NGOs and government agencies.

The Chief Executive Officer, MR. Vincent Senam Kuagbenu, acknowledged CONIWAS’s role in advocating for and supporting the hashtag#ruralwater sub-sector reforms, particularly since 2017. Discussions centered on integrating point source hashtag#water systems into the broader reform framework, improving data collection, ensuring hashtag#last-mile communities are not left behind and enhancing coordination between NGOs and government efforts.

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A delegation from World Vision Ghana paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive of the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA), Mr. Vincent Senam Kuagbenu, on Friday 14th March 2025 . The meeting, held at the CWSA Head Office, focused on exploring opportunities for joint efforts to improve access to clean water and sanitation services in communities across Ghana.

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The Chief Executive of the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA), Mr. Vincent Senam Kuagbenu, inspected the ongoing works at the Kweiman-Danfa Water Supply System on Tuesday, 12th March 2025. The visit aimed to assess the project’s progress and interact with the Water System Staff and stakeholders involved in the project.

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Mr. Vincent Kuagbenu, Chief Executive of CWSA, met with the agency’s directors on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, to discuss the agency’s future. The regional directors briefed him on the operations of their respective regions and the challenges that needed urgent attention.

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The staff of WaterAid Ghana country office paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive of CWSA, Mr Vincent Senam Kuagbenu on Wednesday 29th January 2025. Led by the country director Ewurabena Yanyi-Akofur, the team congratulated the Chief Executive upon his appointment and pledged their support to the provision of safe water to rural communities in Ghana.

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The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, paid a working visit to the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) on Tuesday, 11th February 2025. The visit aimed to familiarize the Minister with the agency’s operations, challenges, and staff.

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