RWANDA GOVT. TO FACILITATE INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECT AHEAD OF CHOGM MEETING

Rwanda Government is working around the clock to ensure some of the major infrastructure projects are completed  in the City of Kigali ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) slated in June this year.

The highly held meeting is set to return after a two years absence due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, among some of the preparations being undertaken by the city include expansion of deviation roads with view to ease traffic flow mainly of the Airport Road, while other facilities are being put in place to ensure the guests have a better experience while in Kigali.

Merard Mpabwanamaguru, Kigali’s Vice-Mayor in charge of urbanisation and infrastructure said that many of the projects were already ongoing but they would expedite the works to coincide with the meeting.

According to him, “To provide a good experience and attract more hiking enthusiasts, we will establish new hiking infrastructures at Mount Jali and Kanyinya Hill. The designs are set to be concluded very soon and some improvements will also be done,”

“We aim that those places should be in use by the time of CHOGM this year.

Mpabwanamaguru also added that the city is mobilizing the local business community to ensure locally made products are showcased and get enough visibility during the week-long meeting.

The CHOGM summit is expected to attract over 5,000 guests who will be expected in the country.

SOURCE: New Times