The government has allocated Rwf 66 billion to support development activities in Nyaruguru district, aimed at eradicatinbg both malnutrition and poverty through promoting agriculture and construction of relevant infrastructure.
Francois Habitegeko, the mayor of Nyaruguru district noted that he had already received part of the amount which he proposed that the first phase of the fund to be used in buying fertilizer and supporting other irrigation schemes.
Other developmental proposals raised by various leaders include, construct of infrastructure such electricity power plants and building of factories after which they are likely to offer job opportunities to residents.
Kibeho town will also be upgraded since it has shown the potential of attracting tourists who are interested to see the ghost of Jesus mother, Mary.
“We would want to paint the houses, create stalls to be used for selling tourist materials such as curios and uduseke (traditional basket used as a decoration),” said Habitegeko.
However, much emphasis will be put in eradication malnutrition which is affecting the majority of vurnarable people, latest statistics from the district indicate that 254 households have malnourished members due to lack of proper diet.
In a recent visit to the district, Prime Minister Pierre Damien Habamuremyi noted that the government is yet to embark on a program aimed at eradicating malnutrition within six months.
The premier further urged leaders to utilize the fund wisely adding that it was a promise fulfilled by president Paul Kagame during his previous presidential campaign in Nyaruguru district.
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