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Residents in BURERA district are encouraged to apply for loans for the development of their agricultural activities.
Uwajeneza Donatha
Feb 15, 2024 - 13:23
Some Residents in Rwerere and Rusarabuye sectors express that they are encouraged to apply for loans for the development of their agricultural activities, which were previously supported by banks and facilitated by water access points. They say that these loans are payable within a period of up to two years. District officials point out that the residents are well-guided and can help each other, as every program aims to support citizens with agricultural equipment and water access.
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The residents say that they have spent nearly two years waiting for compensation for their land expropriated for road construction and water catchment facilities.
Mrs. KAYIRANGWA Agnes,26 years old woman said: "It's been two years since we've been waiting, hoping, and today there are those who have lost hope, telling us that the money is coming, that in two weeks we will get the money, only for them to come back and tell us to wait again, saying they will give us the money. We even went to check at the SACCO office, but we found nothing there."
Mrs Olive Mukaneza added: "We have stopped believing when they tell us that we will get money we waited in vain and the leaders keep telling us the money is coming, it's coming..."
Mr. John Butera added "As for me, I've given up on these promises, they bring us people's lists prioritized for water compensation, and then we are left behind waiting for the money. But with these promises, we don't know if the money has been allocated or not. They tell us to have faith that we will receive the money, but faith has vanished."
Residents say they are tired of being deceived about their dues and demand accountability.
Mrs. KANOZAYIRE Zulfat aged 42 said: "We are told to contribute to community projects, and I have contributed money. I have gone to the sector twice, and they didn't give me anything, and when I reached there, I was told to wait."
KAGABO John BOSCO said “You should work with transparency! They promised us bridges, roads, and health centers which we are supposed to contribute. Some have got it, but we haven't. They tell us those who have the money to give, give it out”
Mrs. MUKAMANA Soline, the Mayor of Burera District, expresses concern over the delays in compensating those affected by land acquisitions in the district. She urges residents to come together and monitor where the process has reached so that compensation can be expedited.
She says, "All people affected by land acquisition, whether it's for utilities like water, electricity, or road development, should be compensated. However, we've observed that some are not on the compensation list despite having paid large sums recently, totaling over 300 million in compensations. So, we need to understand why they're not included in the current compensation list and ensure they are duly compensated."
Residents in the sectors of Rwerere and Rusarabuye, who spoke to Isango Star, say that their land for many years has been taken away from them without compensation, and this has had negative impacts on their livelihoods.
Written by GAKUBA Felix Abduljabar; Author: BIZIMANA Emmanuel
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