{"id":77095,"date":"2024-06-24T13:16:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T13:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/liberal-party-to-lobby-for-affordable-housing-if-voted-into-parliament"},"modified":"2024-06-24T14:06:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T14:06:22","slug":"liberal-party-to-lobby-for-affordable-housing-if-voted-into-parliament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/parties\/liberal-party-to-lobby-for-affordable-housing-if-voted-into-parliament","title":{"rendered":"Liberal Party to lobby for affordable housing if voted into parliament"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The Liberal Party (PL) has pledged to continue advocating for affordable housing for low-income earners in the City of Kigali, citing a rehousing model in Gitega that should be replicated to address unplanned settlements.<\/p>\n

The advocacy for affordable housing is part of PL\u2019s five-year manifesto unveiled by Donatille Mukabalisa, President of the Liberal Party (PL), during the launch of parliamentary election campaign at Kigali Pele\u0301 Stadium.<\/p>\n

The party has endorsed incumbent President Kagame of RPF-Inkotanyi in the presidential race.<\/p>\n

\u201cKagame played a big role in rebuilding the country after 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. He restored unity among Rwandans.That is why we endorsed him in the presidential race,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Kigali City has banked on \u2018rehousing model\u2019 to reduce unplanned settlements.<\/p>\n

There is a need for different housing models and schemes to have over 61 percent of Kigali\u2019s residents in planned settlements.<\/p>\n

This rehousing scheme involves owners and tenants in the upgrading process, including their expectations and addressing their needs in the design of the housing units and the entire neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

The City of Kigali needs to build 18,000 affordable houses per year in order to meet accommodation demand from its residents.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur advocacy has to ensure more infrastructure is established. These include roads, electricity and others. We have to push for good models on eradicating unplanned settlements. We also have to ensure the environment is protected. Household waste must be collected and recycled,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Mukabalisa also emphasized the need for increased efforts in job creation, particularly by encouraging more youth to embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to continue striving for good governance. Our manifesto is looking at satisfying Rwandans\u2019 needs,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The party has pledged to advocate for boosting private sector, SMEs and women development.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to see more jobs created for youth and women. There is a need for setting up SMEs and helping them grow up,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She said ICT is needed in all sectors to boost Rwanda\u2019s economic development.<\/p>\n

Balinda Rutebuka, a member of Liberal Party (PL), said that the efforts are needed to widen the tax base to mobilise domestic revenue and reduce dependence on foreign aid to fund.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to establish laws that ensure that taxpayers increase so that domestic revenue makes up a big part of the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added that as infrastructure is established, appropriate expropriation has to be enforced.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgro-inputs delivery should be improved,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

David Nshimiyimina, a resident of Kigali city, said that there is a need for developing sectors that employ a large number of youth.<\/p>\n

\u201cConstruction, agriculture and ICT sectors should be focused on. The cost of living should also be addressed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Liberal Party (PL), during the launch of parliamentary election campaign at Kigali Pele\u0301 Stadium.<\/p>\n\r\n