Michael Amaya Lwoyelo

Michael Amaya Lwoyelo is the Engineering Operations Manager with Sanergy. He is responsible for overseeing the technical operations required to make sanitation accessible, affordable, and sustainable in Africa’s slums. As part of these efforts, Michael Amaya Lwoyelo manages a diverse team of 75 people in manufacturing, waste management, quality assurance, and research and development. He has over eight years of experience working in the rail, automotive, and manufacturing industries in the UK and Kenya. Michael has a Six Sigma Black Belt and a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester. As Michael transitions into an executive role at Sanergy, he is looking to leverage on the expertise and contacts that he will gather from the Washington Fellowship to help him lead his organization’s efforts in transforming communities in Africa.