From idea to lasting WASH impact.

Practical support that turns WASH ideas into better outcomes.

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Practical WASH solutions, shaped by real markets

We are an engineering, enterprise development and market research firm focused on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).

We work from ideation to commercialisation, helping teams understand markets, test technologies, strengthen business models and build solutions that can scale sustainably.

Meet the team

Our work

We bring together technical expertise, enterprise development and market research to turn promising WASH ideas into practical, sustainable solutions. Grounded in local markets and communities, we test, refine and scale technologies and businesses for lasting impact.

Scaling WASH enterprises

Tailored acceleration, strategic support and investment readiness for WASH businesses.

Scaling WASH innovation

Design, testing and commercialization support for practical sanitation technologies.

Market research

Research and analytics that turn local market realities into confident decisions.

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Impact

  • 6WASH technologies designed, tested and improved
  • 1WASH technology commercialized
  • 35WASH enterprises in tailored accelerator programmes
  • $3M+Raised for WASH enterprises in Kenya

Sustainable development

Our work advances clean water and sanitation, decent work and partnerships, contributing to SDGs 6, 8 and 17.

  • Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

    Expand access to clean water, safe sanitation and hygiene services.

  • Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

    Help WASH enterprises create dignified work and sustainable growth.

  • Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

    Build partnerships that connect local expertise with shared action.

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Working together

Opero has worked alongside funders, technical partners and distribution networks across East Africa and beyond.

  • Practica Foundation
  • Sistema.bio
  • ETH Zürich
  • Veolia Foundation
  • World Food Programme
  • Uganda Red Cross Society
  • Western Kenya Sanitation Project
  • Factor E
  • KIWASCO
  • DAI
  • Fresh Life
  • Partners In Development
  • WASEU
  • USAID
  • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Practical Action
  • Pace Able Foundation
  • Sanergy
  • Stone Family Foundation
  • Gasia Poa
  • UNICEF
  • PSI
  • Sanitation Innovation Fund
  • World Bank
  • WSUP
  • Finish Mondial
  • Sanivation
  • cewas
  • Water For People

Our team

  • Portrait of Nicola Greene

    Nicola Greene

    Director

  • Portrait of Edwin Mariita

    Edwin Mariita

    Technical & Engineering

  • Portrait of Victoria Aluko

    Victoria Aluko

    HR & Finance

  • Portrait of Collins Oluoch

    Collins Oluoch

    Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Portrait of Aggrey Ochieng

    Aggrey Ochieng

    Operations

  • Portrait of Olivia Kyule

    Olivia Kyule

    Finance

  • Portrait of Sarah Akello

    Sarah Akello

    Projects & Technical Advisory

  • Portrait of Anita Onyango

    Anita Onyango

    Communications

  • Portrait of Wycliff O. Oluoch

    Wycliff O. Oluoch

    Technician

  • Portrait of Lisa Ngowe

    Lisa Ngowe

    Administration & Finance

  • Portrait of Margaret Nyaruai

    Margaret Nyaruai

    Water Specialist

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