Over the past 13 years, Martin has dedicated his career to mastering water and wastewater consulting services, building a diverse portfolio of projects across the globe to refine his expertise as an water engineer. His journey has been defined by a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of water supply and wastewater systems, devising sustainable strategies, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance system performance and efficiency.
Martin has successfully navigated the multifaceted challenges of wastewater management by developing robust treatment plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance while minimising environmental impacts. His experience spans grassroots community initiatives in Kenyan villages to large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide, demonstrating his adaptability, resilience, and problem-solving capabilities.
In Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management, Martin brings advanced leak detection expertise tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized utilities. He has hands on experience on using advanced leak detections systems and tools. Leveraging state-of-the-art tools and technologies, he has developed effective solutions to reduce water losses, improve operational efficiency, and optimize distribution systems. His hands-on approach includes implementing district metering areas (DMAs), pressure management, and data-driven strategies, ensuring sustainable results even for utilities with limited resources.
In addition to his technical acumen, he brings advanced proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SewerGEMS, and WaterGEMS, complemented by strong project management and leadership skills tailored to water supply and wastewater projects. He has embraced cutting-edge technologies, including membrane technology and innovative monitoring systems, to drive efficiency and resilience in water supply and wastewater treatment.
Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, he thrives in collaborative environments where he can deliver solutions that exceed client expectations, positively impact communities, and contribute to societal well-being. Reflecting on his career, he is proud of his accomplishments and remain passionate about leveraging his expertise to tackle future challenges and drive a more sustainable future.
“EWB Kenya serves a unique and vital role in harnessing and connecting the Kenyan engineering sector with opportunities for development, innovation, entrepreneurship, learning and leadership development. Rare engineers start with tiny steps in the right direction; Extra efforts builds great future engineers; Talk on engineering motivates students to focus; Time out with our young engineers creates balance & bond; our partnership with communities yields sound success. If you can’t find me home, check me at EWB Kenya.”
In his spare time, Aluga strives for balance in his life, most particularly honing his juggling skills, pursuing creative interests that are lacking skill but boast plenty of enthusiasm such as online courses, writing technical and creative books, drawing and remote sensing, and having some good conversation with friends and family. He participates in writing the AquaAfrika Journal that is available at https://msankofa.com/aquaafrika/. He doesn’t mind challenging himself with a fun run now and then too!
