Tolly Mbwette

Tolly Mbwette
Born8 June 1956
DiedJuly 2, 2020(2020-07-02) (aged 64)
Resting placeIrambo, Mbeya Region
Alma materUniversity of Dar es Salaam, Imperial College London, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Years active1981-2020
OrganizationsOpen University of Tanzania, UDSM
Known forVimbwette
Children3
Websitewww.mbwettelibrary.com

Tolly Salvatory Augustine Mbwette (8 June 1956 – 2 July 2020) was a Tanzanian academic, engineer and educator. He held various positions in national and international institutions of higher learning over his lifetime, including that of vice chancellor of the Open University of Tanzania. He was a team leader for various multi-disciplinary research teams responsible for both drinking and wastewater treatment systems that rely on bio-systems.

Mbwette also participated in a number of co-operation programmes between European and American institutions and African universities.