Members of Parliament from the Chamber of Deputies are set to embark on a nationwide field visit to assess the well-being of citizens and evaluate various community development projects. The activity, which started on Sunday, January 26 and will run to February 3, 2025, will cover all four provinces, with an additional visit planned for February 8 and 9 in the City of Kigali. ALSO READ: City sets up fund for financing neighbourhoods roads “We are committed to engaging our citizens to create meaningful change in their social well-being. This visit allows us to assess how effectively government programmes are being implemented to benefit the concerned communities and identify areas for improvement,” Gertrude Kazarwa, the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies said. The tour aims to provide a platform for MPs to engage with communities and local leaders on various issues, including unity and resilience among Rwandans, the fight against genocide ideology, social protection programmes, access to finance, savings groups, and family conflict resolution strategies. ALSO READ: Genocide ideology remains a threat to unity - Minister Bizimana In addition, the MPs will evaluate the actions taken to address citizens' concerns raised during previous outreach activities. Senate to assess Health Posts Meanwhile, senators have begun their own field visits, focusing on assessing the performance of health posts across the country. The outreach, scheduled from January 21 to 30, 2025, will span all districts and the City of Kigali. According to the Senate’s announcement on January 20, the activity aims to evaluate the accessibility, quality of services, and overall effectiveness of health posts in serving local populations. ALSO READ: Time to own responsibilities, Kagame tells sworn-in leaders During the visits, senators are expected to assess at least 60 health posts and engage in discussions with communities and local government leaders, particularly those overseeing health services and community health initiatives. Health posts, which are the lowest tier in Rwanda’s healthcare system, primarily provide preventive and basic treatment services for minor illnesses. They play a crucial role in reducing the workload at health centres and bringing healthcare closer to residents. ALSO READ: District health facilities worth millions lie idle The Senate’s evaluation is part of efforts to ensure these facilities meet their intended purpose of improving primary healthcare accessibility and addressing the challenges faced by communities.
