President Paul Kagame has told residents of Ruhango District that he will ensure he delivers on promises he made in 2017 during the presidential campaigns saying that he owes it to them because they delivered what they promised by voting for him.
The President was speaking on Thursday, August 25, during his first stop of his four-day tour of the Southern and Western provinces, which is part of his citizen outreach initiative.
“I am happy to be back here in Ruhango District, I wished to return soon since our last meeting during the campaigns in 2017. That time, you delivered on your promise and left me with a debt of what we should deliver,” said the President, as he addressed thousands who had welcomed him.
Among the pledges that Kagame promised to deliver on include increasing access to clean water, electricity, and agricultural produce among others.

Currently, 68 per cent of Ruhango residents have access to clean water while those with access to electricity are 78 per cent.
“We haven’t fully delivered on the promise but we are in process. We promise to do our best, but also request you to work hard since the government has offered you means,” President Kagame told over 50,000 residents.
Ruhango is home to Kinazi cassava processing factory, the biggest in the country but according to the Head of State, the factory has not reached its full potential.
“I have learned that Kinazi Cassava factory only operates at 50% of its capacity. My question is, why? This needs to be addressed. The factory can't operate without cassava. This cassava comes from you and should benefit you. We need to add value to everything we do. We are informed that the market, even outside the country, is there and the cassava flour is appreciated,” he said as he encouraged residents to produce more cassava and satisfy the factory demand. more