By Eugene Kwibuka
President Paul Kagame yesterday joined residents of Rusheshe Village in Masaka Sector, Kicukiro District for the monthly community work, Umuganda.
President Kagame helps build houses for the needy during the monthly Umuganda. Village Urugwiro
The Head of State arrived at the site around 11 a.m. and joined local residents to build 350 homes for the vulnerable.
Later, he delivered a speech in which he encouraged residents to work together to improve their lives.
He advised them to pay special attention to their health, security, and education; three areas that he described as very critical for their success.
“When development is based on people’s contributions, there is no doubt that our country will develop and we get out of poverty,” he said.
Working hard to end dependence on foreign aid was highlighted as the president described handouts as recipe for humiliation among aid receivers.
Though Rwanda currently depends on donors for about 40 per cent of its budget, leaders, with President Kagame at the helm, have vowed to initiate economic development plans that aim to transform the country into a middle income economy and end its dependence on foreign aid.
