{"id":21480,"date":"2022-07-05T08:37:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T08:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/expansion-works-for-rubavu-town-underway"},"modified":"2022-07-05T09:06:43","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T09:06:43","slug":"expansion-works-for-rubavu-town-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/economy\/expansion-works-for-rubavu-town-underway","title":{"rendered":"Expansion works for Rubavu town underway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Rehabilitation works for Rubavu District are in motion to accelerate its urbanisation and development.<\/p>\n

The move is in line with the government\u2019s recommendation to foster rapid development and expansion for secondary cities.<\/p>\n

Rubavu is one of the country\u2019s secondary cities among others that include Huye, Muhanga, Musanze, Nyagatare, and Rusizi districts.<\/p>\n

The country has a vision to accelerate urbanisation for its transformational potential and its association with higher productivity, and higher income opportunities.<\/p>\n

To achieve this, the country\u2019s National Strategy for Transformation sets, as one of its key objectives, the transformation of Rwanda\u2019s economic geography by facilitating urbanisation and promoting secondary cities.<\/p>\n

As of now, there is an ongoing inspection for buildings that need renovation and expansion in Rubavu district, for example in the Rugerero, Nyamyumba, and Rubavu sectors.<\/p>\n

Previously, an inspection was conducted where 70 commercial buildings in the town centre were temporarily closed; to be reopened under commitments signed to get all the buildings renovated within a maximum of two years.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the New Times, Rubavu District Mayor, Ildephonse Kambogo, said there has been a request for property owners to get their buildings upgraded yet in vain.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the last two years, the district has been requesting them to upgrade their properties. They have been reminded several times and this week was another reminder. We decided to close them upon assessment, until they make a commitment with the sector to confirm the relocation and construction dates,\u201d said Kambogo.<\/p>\n

A city is upgraded progressively, but we need consistency in enforcement, he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have faced challenges of COVID-19 and earthquakes, financial capacities, too. We advised them to join efforts, for land owners with no financial capacity to join those with capacity and agree on the management of the property.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to present statistics collected for phase one by Gisenyi Sectors, there are more than 100 houses for commercial use which are supposed to get upgraded.<\/p>\n

Residents speak out<\/b><\/p>\n

Though there is no approved Master Plan for the town yet, it is in its final stages, according to the Executive Secretary of Rubavu District, Olivier Ruhamyambuga.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaster plan is in the final stage, we are waiting for the ministerial meeting for approval,\u201d he told the New Times.<\/p>\n

Alfred Hanyurwimfura, who has worked as a businessman in Rubavu District for 20 years, welcomed the planned development noting that it will boost development.<\/p>\n

\u201cRenovation of Rubavu town is very important as a lot of buildings are old. There are a lot of old houses too,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Hanyurwimfura also believes its best for some buildings to be completed first before traders can relocate as required.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do not hesitate to relocate from these old houses, but we ask the district to get buildings, such as the market, to be completed so that we find where to go,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Rajesh Mani, an Indian national skilled in construction commended the town for the current and planned progress.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has to look new! There should be upgrading of course for the town. I see it is progressing and glowing a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. Rehabilitation works for Rubavu District are in motion to accelerate its urbanisation and development. The move is in line with the government\u2019s recommendation to foster rapid development and expansion for secondary cities. Rubavu is one of the country\u2019s secondary cities among others that include Huye, Muhanga, Musanze, Nyagatare, and Rusizi districts. 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