Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente flanked by Minister of Local Government Jean Claude Musabyimana and other officials during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated Rugerero Integrated Model Village in Rubavu District on July 4. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente launched a series of transformative projects worth billions of francs in the Western Province as Rwanda celebrated its 29th liberation anniversary on Tuesday, July 4.
In Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District, the premier inaugurated Rugerero Model Village, which will serve as a home to 120 families. The village also includes an early childhood development center, a school with smart classrooms, a health center, various playgrounds, a mini market, and beautiful plantation and landscaping.
These projects were constructed by the Ministry of Defence and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF).
While liberation day celebrations took place in different parts of the country, Ngirente dedicated the model village to the residents of Rubavu, describing it as a special gift from President Paul Kagame. He also expressed his condolences to the families affected by the recent floods and landslides in the area, assuring them of the government&039;s support during their recovery.
Among the lives lost during the May floods and landslides, 29 were from Rubavu district. Ngirente addressed the hundreds of citizens present, acknowledging the remarkable achievements of the past 29 years and emphasizing the importance of sustaining and accelerating the well-being of Rwandans.
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses residents during the inauguration of Rugerero Integrated Model village in Rubavu District on Tuesday, on July 4
"These transformational projects inaugurated today are a testament to what we have achieved. However, it is crucial that we take ownership and maintain them," Ngirente said. He urged the community to preserve the schools and houses, emphasizing that they were not for sale. Celebrating liberation, he explained, should include a commitment to caring for and preserving such facilities.
Ngirente also encouraged residents to adopt sustainable business models to maximize the potential of amenities like the mini-market, which can accommodate 120 vendors. "We must utilize these facilities to the fullest. It is imperative that our students attend school; otherwise, our celebration of liberation is incomplete," he added.
The RDF, through routine and annual Citizen Outreach Program activities, plays a significant role in Rwanda's economic transformation. In previous years, they constructed 14 model villages, benefiting 318 families, and 286 housing units for Genocide survivors, supporting 561 families. Additionally, the RDF built 20 bridges across 8 districts, 400 kilometers of roads across 15 districts, and 11 medical facilities. The country also witnessed agricultural and livestock initiatives across all districts.
Rwanda's liberation struggle commenced on October 1, 1990, culminating in the overthrow of the genocidal regime on July 4, 1994.
The inauguration of the new facilities to accommodate residents who were affected by disasters in May, took place as Rwanda celebrated its 29th liberation anniversary on Tuesday, July 4.
Rwanda celebrated its 29th liberation anniversary on Tuesday, July 4.
The new shelter for over 120 families will accommodate, mainly some residents who were affected by disasters that destroyed over 6000 houses and killed 135 people countrywide on May 2-3. Courtesy
The newly completed Rugerero model village, inaugurated on July 4th as Rwanda marks the 29th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Country in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District.
A caretaker helps children at the newly constructed early childhood development center at Rugerero Model Village,
PM Ngirente helps a child to write as he tours an early childhood development center .
The village also includes an early childhood development center, a school with smart classrooms.
Prime Minister Ngirente interacts with Minister in charge of emergency management Solange Kayisire during a tour of the new village
While liberation day celebrations took place in different parts of the country, Ngirente dedicated the model village to the residents of Rubavu, describing it as a special gift from President Paul Kagame.
PM Ngirente visits a resident who is among 120 families to be accommodated in this village.
Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga, Chief of Defence Staff of Rwanda Defence Force was among senior dignitaries who attended the inauguration of the village to mark the celebration of 29th Liberation Day.
The multi-billion residential facilities inaugurated in Rugerero Model Village, will serve as a home to 120 families.
The village also includes an early childhood development center, a school with smart classrooms, a health center, various playgrounds, a mini market, and beautiful plantation and landscaping.
Senior government officials and military officers tour these projects.
To help beneficiaries of the project, a poultry farm was set at the village for income generating activities
To help beneficiaries of the project, a poultry farm was set at the village for income generating activities
The newly inaugurated trans-formative projects worth billions of francs, will accommodate mainly vulnerable residents affected by disasters in May.
PM Ngirente, Minister Jean Claude Musabyimana and Governor of Western Province Habitegeko tour a poultry farm in the Rugerero Integrated Model Village.
Ngirente interacts with officials during a guided tour of the compound.
While liberation day celebrations took place in different parts of the country, Ngirente dedicated the model village to the residents of Rubavu, describing it as a special gift from President Paul Kagame.
Thousands of residents who turn up for the celebrations of the 29th Liberation Anniversary on Tuesday, July 4.
Some of the residents who attended the celebrations
Thousands of residents who turn up for the celebrations of the 29th Liberation Anniversary on Tuesday, July 4.
Prime Minister Ngirente told residents that celebrating liberation,should include a commitment to caring for and preserving such facilities.
Some military officers who attended the celebration of the Liberation Day.
Minister in charge of emergency management Solange Kayisire at the event
Minister of Infrastructure Ernest Nsabimana during the ceremony of the 29th Liberation Day in Rugerero Sector in Rubavu District.
PM Edouard Ngirente, Minister of Local Government Jean Claude Musabyimana, Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga, Chief of Defence Staff of Rwanda Defence Force and Minister of Defense Juvenal Marizamunda during a tour of the facility.
Prime Minister, Edouard Ngirente, Minister of Defense Juvenal Marizamunda and Governor of Western Province Francois Habitegeko during the ceremony.