Anne K. Rweyora

Anne K. Rweyora is a ugandan entrepreneur, industrial designer and social innovator known for her work in affordable housing. She is the founder and managing director of Smart Havens Africa, a social enterprise that develops low-cost, eco-friendly housing solutions aimed primarily at low-income women in Uganda and across Africa.

Early life and background Anne experienced housing insecurity as she was growing up following the death of her father Her family was displaced from their home, an experience that exposed her to challenges of inadequate housing and poverty. This formative experience influenced her commitment to improving access to housing for vulnerable populations.

A teacher by training, Rweyora began working on the idea after volunteering in South Sudan as a social worker, she felt that home ownership should be more attainable to the average working women.

Career Rweyora is the founder and managing director of Smart Havens Africa, a Ugandan social enterprise established in 2018. The organisation focuses on delivering affordable housing through environmentally sustainable construction technologies and innovative financing models such as rent-to-own schemes.

The enterprise targets low-income households especially women-headed families who are often excluded from traditional housing finance systems. It combines access to land, low-cost construction technologies and flexible payment plans to enable home ownership. Under her leadership, Smart Havens Africa has built over 100 affordable homes and created employment opportunities particularly for women in construction.

Through this model, Smart Havens Africa has built over 100 affordable homes in Uganda, enabled pathways to home ownership for low-income families, created employment opportunities for women in construction and promoted sustainable building practices. Alumna of the Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI).

Personal philosophy Rweyora's work is strongly shaped by her personal experiences and a desire to improve the lives of women facing housing insecurity. She advocates for inclusive development and believes that access to safe and affordable housing is essential for economic stability and social progress.