The 4.37 kilometer water supply system and related infrastructures including two water kiosks, water tanks, and two valve chambers were inaugurated on Tuesday 7th December 2021 in Rega cell of Bigogwe sector.
The infrastructures were completed at a cost of US$ 81,788 provided by the Government of Japan through the Association Rwandaise pour le Développement Endogène (ARDE Kubaho), a non-governmental organization conducting advocacy for access to safe water.
The ambassador of Japan to Rwanda, Masahiro Imai who graced the event commended ARDE Kubaho for contribution to improved hygiene and sanitation among residents particularly through the inaugurated project.
Masahiro urged residents to take good care of infrastructures made available and use the water to improve their wellbeing.
The President of ARDE Kubaho, Paul Murenzi revealed that there are more rural areas struggling to access safe water and requested Japan to continue supporting the good cause.
He also advised residents against destroying the infrastructures to avoid difficulties they went through.
The funding was provided through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects, GGP).
Under this program, Japan channels funds through non-governmental organizations and local leaders to implement designed projects beneficial to citizens.
For the past 23 years, the program has supported 101 projects in the areas of education, health, hygiene and sanitation as well as agriculture.
Amb. Masahiro said that relations between Rwanda and Japan have deepened roots given that both countries will celebrate 60 years of diplomatic cooperation in 2022.
He reiterated his country’s commitment to continue partnering with Rwanda to promote citizens’ wellbeing.
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