Although Rwanda has managed to improve access to clean water; some residents in different parts of the country still lack access to safe water.
Residents of Nyakiriba Sector in Rubavu District are afraid of contracting waterborne diseases from the only available unsafe sources especially Nyabisazi River.
Residents told IGIHE that the river is contaminated with toxic waste and that there is no other option.
Areas affected include; Gikombe Cell and Bisizi cell; both cells are located in Nyakiriba Sector.
However, there are water kiosks in the area but residents told IGIHE that they have not been functional since their establishement.
The Executive Secretary of Nyakiriba Sector, Dukundimana Esperance says the problem of lack of clean water will get solved as soon as possible.
The Aqua Virunga Project has constructed water taps to facilitate area residents to access safe water but the taps have been closed.
Residents said the project failed due to its mismanagement.
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