Emmanuel Kalisa was born in Rwanda and earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting Sciences from National University of Rwanda in 2008. After graduating Kalisa worked with Entreprise de Construction Hydrolique et des Bataiments, and then with Hotel Chez Lando as an accountant. At Partner's In Health, Kalisa works as a Finance Manager in the Kirehe District. He is pursuing a Masters in Finance and Control at Kigali Institute of Education in partnership with Amity University (India). In his spare time, Kalisa enjoys playing volleyball, listening to music and walking with his family and friends.