The Rwandan Local Government Family has completed a special term marked by tremendous achievements in terms of good governance, socioeconomic development, community resilience and service delivery. The term, which started in February 2016 was supposed to end in February 2021. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The ongoing COVID19 pandemic emerged in Rwanda in March 2020 and it compelled the Government to amend the law and to reschedule the local government elections from February to October 2021. This is the time to thank the outgoing District Executive Committee members and their teams for the good job.
They faced effects of climate change. Floods have been claiming human lives and infrastructures across the country since 2016, and drought persisted in different parts of the country. They also faced and managed the COVID19 with subsequent several lockdowns. History shall remember them for having played a critical role in saving human lives throughout those challenging and difficult times. During this term, thatched houses and jiggers were relegated to history in Rwanda. Integrated model villages, classrooms, roads, decent homes for the most vulnerable persons were constructed and inaugurated in every District. In November 2021, new teams of Councilors and Executive Committees were elected for a fiveyear renewable term. We welcome them and we pledge our full support and collaboration. It is not time for terms, but delivery. The Country shall honor them for their contribution towards socioeconomic transformation. Upon their election, RALGA in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government organized for them a week long induction course. Similar induction shall expand to sub district elected leaders. At its’ closing, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, H.E Paul KAGAME, urged them to prioritize citizens’ interests and address prevailing human security issues. As the country has embarked on massive vaccination against COVID19 and works hard for recovery, the Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities stands with its members, namely the City of Kigali and all the Districts, to build their capacity in order to sustain the achievements, ensure service delivery and socioeconomic transformation. This is a shared responsibility.
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