Umuganda is contributing to social economic activities in Rwanda.

Shops, markets places, Bar and restaurants are closed, except Radios, TV, hospitals working. Streets are empty from 7.00AM to 11.00PM, and it is hardly to find any vehicles, motorists moving because it is Umuganda day.

Umuganda is always held on the last Saturday of the month. On this 28^th/Oct/2017, main Task were to plant trees, they are planted in some parts of the country, the action held at Nyagatare District. Like in some communities come together, In Kicukiro district, Gatenga sector community carried various tools, the task to perform was the to repair road across from Gatenga to Kicukiro which was damaged by rain  fall down on  two days ago.

Executive secretary of cell, explains the reason why they have proposed to repair the road, after taking a look on how can increases the risk “the Umuganda originates from Kinyarwanda word meaning woods used to construct traditional house, so, community would call upon their family, friends and neighbors to help them complete a difficult task, using their shared hands” Nathalie recalls.

Figure 1 Nathalie Kamagaju speaking to community near Gatenga sector

                                        

At Umuganda, the work done differs from one area to another! In towns, people participate in cleaning streets, cutting grass and trimming bushes along roads, or repairing public facilities! Whereas In villages, people repair the roads which may was damaged by heavy rain, it depends most ones build houses for vulnerable persons or cleaning wells. All these activities done are playing a big role in the development of the country In addition, Rwanda is known as the best and cleanest country with clean roads, no plastic bottles and bags as well as garbage and litter. Therefore, this cleanliness of Rwanda cannot be found anywhere if compared to other countries. This has been achieved because of the “Umuganda”! After working together, the local leaders for promote participation and evaluate and report if the task is perfectly done and more so motivating people to keep the spirit up in addition, deal on next government policies, needs to be established.

Therefore, Umuganda has done great in promoting development and harmony in Rwanda. Citizens and outsiders are encouraged to participate in these activities. Besides some people took this community work as wastage of time but due to its significant achievements today, they are committed to work at I can advise people came to like and participate in it voluntarily by empowering youth initiative who can perform hard task than old man and women even disabled ones. “Together we can”