{"id":2000123900,"date":"2026-08-28T13:25:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000123900"},"modified":"2026-08-28T16:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:14:55","slug":"10-projects-taking-the-biggest-share-of-the-2026-27-infrastructure-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/10-projects-taking-the-biggest-share-of-the-2026-27-infrastructure-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"10 projects taking the biggest share of the 2026\/27 infrastructure budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The funds will support projects in energy, roads, public transport, housing, health infrastructure and waste management, with the largest allocations going to two energy projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nyabarongo II power plant, which is expected to generate 43.5 megawatts, has the largest allocation at Rwf 149.81 billion, equivalent to about 24.5% of the total infrastructure budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction of the power plant is currently 73.82% complete and is expected to reach 75% in the first quarter, 80% in the second, 90% in the third and 95% by the end of the financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The planned activities include completing and approving the remaining construction designs for the powerhouse, spillway, switchyard and transmission lines. The project will also involve monitoring construction works, completing the third phase of land acquisition and developing a plan for an early warning system to alert residents in case of a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second-largest allocation, Rwf 90.97 billion, will go towards connecting 199,487 new households to electricity. Baseline figures show that 2,348,087 households were already connected to the national grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) plans to connect 40,487 households in the first quarter, 45,000 in the second, 52,000 in the third and 62,000 in the fourth. The work will include preparing surveys and designs, procurement, construction of medium- and low-voltage electricity networks, compensation payments and connecting households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Road maintenance in Kigali is the third-largest item, with Rwf 40 billion allocated to the project. The Rwanda Road Maintenance Fund (RMF) will review and approve contracts and invoices related to road maintenance works before payments are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The implementation target is to have 25% of the funds disbursed in the first quarter, 50% in the second, 75% in the third and 100% by the end of the financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rehabilitation and development of housing in Nyabisindu will receive Rwf 29.53 billion, making it the fourth-largest project by allocation. The project consists of 2,029 houses and is currently 23.36% complete, with the target of reaching full completion during the financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) is responsible for overseeing implementation, while the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) will provide financing. The City of Kigali will work with residents, pay temporary rent for people relocated by the project and determine the beneficiaries of the houses. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for construction works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another Rwf 22.26 billion has been allocated to the rehabilitation of the 10-kilometre Prince House\u2013Giporoso\u2013Masaka road. The works are expected to progress from 5% to 15% during the financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project will involve compensation payments, relocating utility networks and other infrastructure along the project route, as well as mobilising construction materials and workers. The Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA), City of Kigali, Ministry of Infrastructure and Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning are involved in its implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public transport is also a major area of investment, with Rwf 21.45 billion allocated for the construction of 250 smart bus shelters. The facilities will include systems displaying bus arrival times, lighting, seating and infrastructure designed to make them accessible to people with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The target is to complete 10% of the shelters in the first quarter, 40% in the second, 40% in the third and all 250 by the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A further Rwf 21 billion has been allocated for 84 new electric buses. Fifty buses will be provided through the City of Kigali\u2019s RUMI project, while 34 will come through RTDA\u2019s KUTI project, alongside infrastructure for parking and charging the buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme also includes completing the legal and financial arrangements for the wider project involving 300 electric buses and approving the timeline for the first batch of 100 buses to be delivered to Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rehabilitation of Ruhengeri Referral Hospital has been allocated Rwf 12.5 billion. The project is expected to start from zero and reach 20% in the second quarter, 25% in the third and 30% by the end of the financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ministry of Infrastructure and RHA will procure the contractor and supervising consultant and oversee implementation, while the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) and Musanze District will have responsibilities related to financing, supervision and implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first phase of the Kigali waste management project in Nduba will receive Rwf 12.03 billion. The project is currently 45% complete and is expected to reach 100% during the financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) is responsible for construction and supervision, while the City of Kigali will support land acquisition and monitor the works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tenth project is the rehabilitation of the Masaka\u2013Kabukuba\u2013Riziyeri and Kabukuba\u2013Nyamata\/Gahembe\u2013Kindama roads, which has been allocated Rwf 12 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The works are currently at 5% and are expected to reach 20% in the first quarter, 30% in the second, 45% in the third and 60% by the fourth quarter. Activities will include compensation for people affected by the project, construction works and meeting requirements for the release of funding from development partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, the 10 projects account for Rwf 411.56 billion of the Rwf 610.84 billion infrastructure budget for the 2026\/27 financial year, highlighting the concentration of spending on major energy, transport, housing and public infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nyabarongo Dam is one of the projects allocated the largest amount of funding in this financial year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The dam is expected to reach 95% completion by the end of this financial year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This photo shows the artistic impression of Nyabarongo dam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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