THE CITY OF KIGALI
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(CKDP)
2012/13-2017/18
DRAFT REPORT
10/21/2013
City of Kigali
Forward
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Acknowledgement
The development of the City of Kigali Development Plan (CKDP) would not have been possible
without the conscientious work and strong support of a number of institutions, individuals and
City of Kigali. Much gratitude goes to the Mayor of The City of Kigali for providing the
stewardship in development of this CKDP. The personal contribution and commitment by both
the Vice Mayors in charge of Economic and Financial Affairs and also Social Affairs deserve
special mention as they played a pivotal role to ensure that the CKDP captured the aspirations of
the City of Kigali. The Executive Secretary and Director General ensured that all logistical
support needed in the development of the CKDP was in place at all times. Great appreciation
goes to the City of Kigali Technical Team comprising of the Directors of Planning, Infrastructure
Development, Urban Planning, Good Governance, Health, ICT, Communication, EDPRS
Monitoring and Evaluation Facilitator from MINECOFIN, Officer in Charge of Legal affairs,
Education, Revenue Collection Internal Auditor and many others. This CKDP is a product of the
input from these knowledge and experience endowed brains of the City of Kigali who have a
good grasp of dreams and aspirations of the City. Also great appreciation goes to the City of
Kigali Councilors for their political goodwill and support in the formulation of the priorities and
strategies. Without their support, cooperation and contribution, this development plan would not
have been possible.
Special acknowledgement goes to MINECOFIN for organizing the training and organized
various forums to discuss progress of the CKDP and exchange ideas with other stakeholders. The
contribution and guidance by MINECOFIN staff in the National Development Planning and
Research Unit (NDPR) was immense and invaluable. The National Institute of Statistics
provided data that formed the basis of formulation of this CKDP
Most of all, this CKDP would not have been successful without the cooperation, knowledge and
contribution of the institutions and individuals and any other person who contributed who may
not have been mentioned. To all, thank you very much.
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List of Abbreviations & Acronyms
BRT
BTC
CBD
CBOs
CCTVs
CKDP
CoK
CSOs
DBL
DDP
DHS
DRC
DU
EAC
EDPRS
EICV
ENR
EWASA
GDP
HIV/AIDS
ICT
IFMIS
IT
JMEC
JRLO
KPL
MDGs
MIDIMAR
MIGEPROF
MINAGRI
MINALOC
MINEAC
MINECOFIN
MINELA
MINICOM
MINIJUST
MININFRA
MINISANTE
MINISPOC
MYICT
MW
NCPD
NGOs
: Bus Rapid Transport
: Belgium Technical Cooperation
: Central Business District
: Community Based Organizations
: Closed Circuit Televisions
: City of Kigali Development Plan
: City of Kigali
: Civil Society Organizations
: Dedicated Bus Lanes
: District Development Plans
: Demographic and Health Survey
: Democratic Republic of Congo
: Dwelling Units
: East African Community
: Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy
: Enquête Intégrale sur les Conditions de Vie des ménages
: Environment and Natural Resources
: Energy, Water and Sanitation Authority
: Gross Domestic Product
: Human Immuno Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
: Information, Communication & Technology
: Integrated Financial Management Information System
: Information Technology
: Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Committee
: Justice, Reconciliation, Law & Order
: Kigali Public Library
: Millennium Development Goals
: Ministry of Disaster Management
: Ministry of Gender & Family
: Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
: Ministry of Local Government
: Ministry of East African Community
: Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning
: Ministry of Land & Natural Resources
: Ministry of Trade & Industry
: Ministry of Justice
: Ministry of Infrastructure
: Ministry of Health
: Ministry of Sports & Culture
: Ministry of Youth and ICT
: Mega Watts
: National Council of People with Disability
: Non Governmental Organizations
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NISR
ONATRACOM
: National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda
: Office National de Transport en Commun
OSC
PFM
PWDs
PLWH
PSCBS
PSF
REMA
RFTC
RHA
RMF
RNP
RTDA
RURA
RWF
SEZ
SMS
SSPs
SWGs
TVET
UN
USD
WATSAN
: One Stop Center
: Public Financial Management
: People with Disabilities
: People Living with HIV/AIDS
: Public Sector Capacity Building Secretariat
: Private Sector Federation
: Rwanda Environment Management Authority
: Rwanda Federation of Transport Cooperatives
: Rwanda Housing Authority
: Road Maintenance Funds
: Rwanda National Police
: Rwanda Transport Development Agency
: Rwanda Utilities and Regulatory Agency
: Rwandan Franc
: Special Economic Zones
: Short Messaging Services
: Sector Strategic Plans
: Sector Working Groups
: Technical, Vocational Educational Training
: United Nations
: United States Dollars
: Water and Sanitation
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Table of Contents
Forward ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Acknowledgement .......................................................................................................................... 2
List of Abbreviations & Acronyms................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Background of the City Development Plan .............................................................................. 6
1.2 Rationale for the CKDP ............................................................................................................ 7
1.3 Geographic Location of the City of Kigali ............................................................................... 8
1.5 Methodology Adopted ............................................................................................................ 10
1.6 City of Kigali Stakeholders ..................................................................................................... 10
1.7 CKDP Development Context............................................................................................. 12
Vision 2020 ................................................................................................................................... 12
1.8 7 Year Government Program ............................................................................................. 14
1.9 Millennium Development Goals ........................................................................................ 15
Chapter 2: Overview of City of Kigali ......................................................................................... 15
2.0 Demographic and Economic Profile of City of Kigali ...................................................... 16
Demography, Gender and Poverty............................................................................................ 16
Unemployment .......................................................................................................................... 17
2.1.3 Energy .............................................................................................................................. 17
2.1.4 Urbanization ..................................................................................................................... 17
2.1.5 Transport .......................................................................................................................... 17
2.2. Achievements/Milestones in the last Five Years ................................................................... 17
2.2.1 Transport .............................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.2 Urbanization/Housing ...................................................................................................... 18
2.2.3 Water and Sanitation ........................................................................................................ 18
2.2.4 Social Protection .............................................................................................................. 19
2.2.5 ICT ................................................................................................................................... 19
2.2.6 Education ......................................................................................................................... 19
2.2.7 Health ............................................................................................................................... 19
2.2.8. Youth............................................................................................................................... 20
2.2.9
Public Financial Management .................................................................................... 20
2.3 Development Challenges in the City of Kigali ................................................................... 21
2.3.1 Transport .......................................................................................................................... 21
2.3.2 Water and Sanitation ........................................................................................................ 21
2.3.3 Urbanization/Housing ...................................................................................................... 21
2.3.4 Environment and Natural Resources ............................................................................... 22
2.3.5 Social Protection .............................................................................................................. 23
2.3.6 ICT ................................................................................................................................... 23
2.3.7 Education ......................................................................................................................... 24
2.3.8 Health ............................................................................................................................... 24
2.3.9 Youth................................................................................................................................ 25
2.3.10 Private Sector Development .......................................................................................... 25
2.3.11 Public Financial Management........................................................................................ 26
2.3.12 Justice, Reconciliation, Law and Order ......................................................................... 26
Chapter 3: The Strategic Framework ............................................................................................ 28
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3 . 1 V i s i o n ................................................................................................................................. 28
3.2 Mission of the City of Kigali .................................................................................................. 28
3.3 Goals for City of Kigali .......................................................................................................... 28
3.4 Administrative Structures of City of Kigali ........................................................................ 29
3.5 Roles and responsibilities of the city of Kigali ....................................................................... 29
3.6 City of Kigali and Sector Priorities and their Implementation ............................................... 29
3.6.1 Transport .......................................................................................................................... 29
3.6.2 Water and Sanitation ........................................................................................................ 30
3.6.3 Urbanization/Housing ...................................................................................................... 31
3.6.4 Environment and Natural Resources ............................................................................... 32
3.6.5 Social Protection .............................................................................................................. 33
3.6.6 Health ............................................................................................................................... 34
3.6.7 ICT ................................................................................................................................... 34
3.6.8 Education ......................................................................................................................... 35
3.6.8 Education ......................................................................................................................... 35
3.6.9 Youth................................................................................................................................ 35
3.6.10 Public Financial Management........................................................................................ 36
3.6.11 Public Sector Development............................................................................................ 37
3.6.12 Justice, Reconciliation, Law and Order ......................................................................... 37
3.7 Contribution to EDPRS 2 Thematic Areas/Priorities ............................................................. 38
Chapter 4: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN .............................. 42
4.1 Institutional Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................................. 42
4.1.1 Central Government Ministries and Agencies ................................................................. 42
Chapter 5: MONITORING AND EVALUATION ...................................................................... 46
Chapter 6: COST AND FINANCING OF THE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN .............. 47
References ..................................................................................................................................... 48
Annexure 1: City of Kigali Priorities ............................................................................................ 49
Annexure 2: City of Kigali Targets .............................................................................................. 59
Annexure 3: Sector Outcomes ...................................................................................................... 66
Annexure 4: Cross Cutting Issues ................................................................................................. 68
Annexure 5: Challenges and Priorities of the City of Kigali ........................................................ 70
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Background of the City Development Plan
The first Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS 1) ended in 2012 which
provided the basis for preparing the second EDPRS to guide the country‟s medium-term development
aspirations over the period 2013/14 to 2017/18. EDPRS 2 will provide priorities for public spending,
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together with key performance targets, projected financing and needs as well as monitoring and
evaluation plans.
In line with Vision 2020 objective of transforming Rwanda into a middle income country by 2020, the
overall objective of EDPRS 2 is to increase the quality of life of all Rwandans through rapid and
sustainable economic growth (11.5% per annum) and accelerated poverty reduction (to below 30%).
However, in the City of Kigali, the average poverty level is 14.8% and the target is to reduce it to below
10% in the next five years.
To meet these objectives, EDPRS 2 will be developed around four strategic thematic areas (Economic
Transformation, Rural Development, Productivity and Youth Employment, and Accountable
Governance), which will drive rapid and sustainable economic growth, as well as fast poverty reduction.
EDPRS 2 will be implemented through a set of Sector Strategies and District Development
Plans, which have been fully aligned to the priorities and themes of EDPRS 2. The City of Kigali
Development Plan, Sector Strategic Plans (SSPs) and District Development Plans contributes to
the achievement of the four thematic areas while paying attention to areas deemed as foundational
and also mainstreaming key cross-cutting issues which the EDPRS 2 identified as Environment
and Climate change, Gender, HIV/AIDS, Capacity Building, Disability and Social Inclusion and
Regional Integration.
Data from EICV 3 Report, 2011, DHS 4 among other sources has identified critical areas which
require serious attention and massive investment to achieve development levels desired for City
of Kigali. The current City of Kigali Development Plan 2008-12 and the Self Assessment
Reports 2011 of the three districts namely, Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge provides a good
basis for review and development of the new planning dispensation 2013-2018. This CKDP has
been developed through an elaborate and conscious process of aligning the Sector Strategic Plans
priorities with those of the City of Kigali. The aim is to achieve an integrated and coordinated
development agenda for the City of Kigali and national economy.
According to Organic Law N°10/2006 of 03/03/2006 determining the structure, organization,
and the functioning of the City of Kigali is a real local government bestowed with administrative,
legal autonomy, and especially with financial autonomy. This therefore gives the authorities the
mandate to plan the City development plans, mobilize resources and monitor the implementation
of those plans. It is in this respect that the City is designing this development plan along with
other development plans for the 3 districts within the City namely; Gasabo, Nyarugenge and
Kicukiro.
1.2 Rationale for the CKDP
The Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS) 1 come to an end in
2012/13 planning period. Among the lessons learnt from the implementation of the EDPRS 1
was inconsistency between the Sector Strategic Plans, District Development Plans with the
national development agenda set by the Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning. The
inconsistency was both in identification of priority actions and timeframes when these actions
were to take place. This would lead to duplication of effort or financing lapses at the district level
as their district plans were inconsistent with Sector Plans which in real sense are the real
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financing agents on behalf of the Government. In view of this, MINECOFIN has prepared an
elaborate roadmap that guided the development of the EDPRS 2 to eliminate or reduce the
challenges encountered in the EDPRS 1.
Through consultative meetings, the City of Kigali has identified top priorities which will
translate the City into a city of character, vibrant economy and diversity, green transport,
affordable homes, enchanting nature and diversity, and sustainable resource management.1
The CKDP has been guided by the EDPRS 2 principles i.e. innovation, focus on emerging
priorities, inclusiveness and engagement, district led development and sustainability.
1.3 Geographic Location of the City of Kigali
Kigali is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is geographically located at the heart of
Rwanda with a latitude of 1º 58‟S and a longitude of 30º 07‟ E. The city is built on numerous
hills, sprawling across four ridges with valleys in between. The commercial centre is located on
one of these ridges, with the administrative centre on the other.
Economic Hub
Kigali has been the economic, and transport hub of Rwanda ever since it became the capital upon
independence in 1962. It has a population of over 1.135 million2. The rapidly growing city,
Kigali is the country‟s most important commercial centre and main port of entry. It is serviced by
an efficient International Airport and connected to neighboring Uganda, DRC, Tanzania and
Burundi by tarmac roads.
Safety
Tipped as one of the safest and friendliest of African capitals, Kigali is blessed with a moderate
high altitude climate that belies its tropical location, and is conveniently located within three
hour‟s drive of the main tourist sites in Musanze and the Akagera National Park.
The Rwandan capital provides both a comfortable and welcoming introduction to the Land of
Thousand Hills and an ideal springboard from which to explore this beautiful country.
Services and Recreation
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District Physical Plans of Gasabo and Kicukiro
Census 2012 Provisional Results
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Kigali is a cosmopolitan city, with everything available for a diversity of interests, needs, and
tastes, Hotels, Restaurants, Banks, Bureau de change/Forex Bureau, Bookshops, Markets and
shopping, Souvenir shops, Car Rentals, Sports Clubs, Swimming Pools, and Night Clubs. The
available hotels range from 1-Star to 5-Star rated establishments, and other not rated but
comfortable Guest Houses and hotels.
City of Kigali boasts a wide range of hotels catering to all tastes and budgets, and an assortment
of fine restaurants. The city restaurants offer a variety of different cuisines, from the African
Dishes, International Cuisine, to Italian, Ethiopian, Indian and Chinese Menu.
Touristic Sites
The City of Kigali sight-seeing tour includes the following sights; Gisozi Genocide Memorial
Site, the Kaplaki Curio shops, the military memorial of the Belgian troops massacred during the
genocide, Dr.Richard Kandt House, now turned into Rwanda Natural Museum and the Mt.
Rebero panoramic viewing point.
Habitat Scroll of Honor Award
The Habitat Scroll of Honor award was launched by the United Nations Human Settlements
Programme in 1989. It is currently the most prestigious human settlements award in the world.
Its aim is to acknowledge initiatives which have made outstanding contributions in various fields
such as shelter provision, highlighting the plight of the homeless, leadership in post conflict
reconstruction, and developing and improving the human settlements and the quality of urban
life.
City of Kigali was conferred this Award in 2008 for its many innovations in building a model,
modern city symbolized by zero tolerance for plastics, improved garbage collection and a
substantial reduction in crime. City of Kigali is the first city authority to win this prestigious
award in Africa.
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1.5 Methodology Adopted
The development of City of Kigali Development Plan has been an elaborate process which was
done through intensive consultations with City of Kigali Officials, including the Mayor, the two
Vice Mayors (Economic and Financial Affairs and Social Affairs) and very close collaboration
with MINECOFIN. In order to provide a strong planning ground, Self Assessments Reports from
the 3 districts of the City of Kigali namely; Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge were perused and
emerging challenges and achievements were taken into consideration. Key consultations with
stakeholders like MINALOC and other key stakeholders who have a direct or indirect interest in
the City development; NISR, GMO, MYICT, MINEAC, MIDIMAR, REMA, MINISANTE,
PSCBS among many others. The mandate of the City of Kigali as defined in Article 11 (2 & 3)
of Organic law N°10/2006 of 03/03/2006 includes coordinating development activities and
following up implementation of the national policy in the Districts of City of Kigali. It is this
perspective that the development of the 3 district DDPs was done consciously and with close
collaboration to avoid or reduce duplication.
The success of the Development Plan would not have been realized without reliable data for
planning purposes. A desk review of the EICV3 Report 2010 which highlights the demographic
characteristics of the 3 districts was the initial step. This enabled the process to identify key areas
that require attention to take City of Kigali to the next level. Other documents reviewed included
the City of Kigali Master Conceptual Plan, District Developments for the 3 districts (Gasabo,
Kicukiro and Nyarugenge), previous City development Plan (2008-12), City of Kigali Health
Sector Strategic Plan, and Self Assessment Reports 2012 for the 3 district, among other
documents. The Sector Strategic Plans for Transport, Urbanization, Environment & Natural
Resources, Public Financial Management, Justice, Reconciliation, Law and Order, Social
Protection, Education, Health and Water and sanitation were consulted to provide information on
the Sector Priorities in the City of Kigali.
Consultative meetings with key officials within the City of Kigali and other stakeholders were
instrumental in elaborating the development plan. These included Directorate of Planning,
Infrastructure, Health, Water and Sanitation, Social Protection, Good Governance, Youth,
Urbanization, Environment etc whose input has been directly included in this document.
Additional data related to prerogatives proper to the City were contributed by the technical units
of City of Kigali Council. This contribution was made during planning workshops and individual
interviews with Consultants entrusted with coordinating the whole exercise and drafting the
provisional document.
The document was discussed by the stakeholders and thereafter submitted to the leadership of the
City of Kigali i.e. the City of Executive Committee and the City Council for final review and
validation.
1.6 City of Kigali Stakeholders
1. MINALOC
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MINALOC is the parent ministry of City of Kigali and is charged with the overall policy
formulation, implementation and monitoring. In this City Development plan, MINALOC jointly
with MINECOFIN plays a very significant role of overall coordination of development of
EDPRS 2. In fact, MINALOC co –chair the National Steering Committee on the EDPRS 2.
Through the decentralized system, MINALOC has actively been involved in the development of
this CKDP through elected leaders in the City Council. The Mayor and the two Deputy Mayors
have shepherded and midwived the CKDP through consultation and validation of City priorities
and strategies. MINALOC has the overall responsibility in the implementation of the City of
Kigali Development Plan 2013-18.
2. MINECOFIN
MINECOFIN is responsible for setting the overall development agenda of the country through
the EDPRS 2. The Ministry took a pivotal role to ensure that the CKDP and other DDPs have
been developed smoothly and in line with the VISION 2020 targets. This was done through
capacity building to the DDP Consultants, facilitation of meetings, monitoring of progress and
quality control. The efficacy of CKDP would not have been realized without aligning the City
priorities and Sector priorities. MINECOFIN supported and made available the SSPs to the
districts to align their priorities to Sector ones.
3. MINELA/REMA
Through the Environment Sector Strategic Plan, the City of Kigali was able to recognize its role
in environmental management systems in City of Kigali. Various environment laws and policies
have been given cognizant in the development of this CKDP. Issues of waste Management,
wetland rehabilitation, sanitation, pollution control, greening have been guided by the overriding
environment policies and laws developed by MINELA and REMA.
4. NISR
CKDP process has relied mainly on quantitative economic data provided by the National
Institute of Statistics of Rwanda. NISR conducted trainings on the EICV reports and usage of the
same data and its implications in the development plans. All the CoK challenges identified in this
Plan are borne out of the results of the data from EICV, DHS which was provided by the NISR.
5. MININFRA
Infrastructure development is a key priority identified in this development plan which is an
important driver towards sustainable economic development and poverty reduction. The Ministry
of Infrastructure provided the strategic guidance through its own SSP for formulating roads,
energy and housing strategies in this CKDP.
6. Rwanda Housing Authority
The RHA mandate is to promote housing development in Rwanda. One of the key priorities in
this CKDP is urbanization/housing whose strategies have been developed under the guidance of
the One Stop Centre (OPC) under the Department of Urbanization in the City of Kigali. Rwanda
Housing provided the broad policy guidelines for housing development in the City of Kigali. The
RHA has also conducted studies on the housing sector in the City which has complimented this
CKDP.
7. EWASA
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Through EICV Report, it is evident that water and energy are major concerns for Kigali
residents. Though, water and energy is a preserve of the 3 districts, it is important to note that the
City has undertaken major strides in trying to illuminate the City through street lighting. It is also
noteworthy that though the City of Kigali does not involve directly in water and electricity
connection, it has the mandate to oversee the implementation of these amenities by the districts.
8. Development Partners
a) Belgium Technical Cooperation
b) UNWomen
c) GIZ
d) UNDP
e) Arab Development Bank
f) Chinese Government
1.7 CKDP Development Context
Vision 2020
The Vision 2020 is a result of a national consultative process and a broad consensus on the
necessity for Rwandans to clearly define the future of the country. The Rwandan population is
expected to double to around 16 million by 2020. Given that the major aspiration of Vision 2020
is to transform Rwanda‟s economy into a middle income country (per capita income of about
1,240 USD per year, from 220 USD in 2000), this will require an annual growth rate of at least
11.5 %. This will not be achieved unless we transform from a subsistence agriculture economy to
a knowledge -based society, with high levels of savings and private investment, thereby reducing
the country dependence on external aid.
The revised indicators and targets VISION 2020 by the Cabinet which have been captured
comprehensively through this CKDP are as follows;
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Urbanization population has been revised from 30%-35%. This means that 35% of the
Rwandan population will live in the urban areas. Through this CKDP, strategies have
been proposed to improve affordable housing and other infrastructure to increase
urbanization. To increase urbanization in the districts of Gasabo and Kicukiro which have
predominantly huge areas that are rural, through guidance of the City, strategies have
been proposed within their DDPs to increase clustered (imidugudu) to increase
urbanization.
To increase gender equality in decision-making positions to 80%, the CKDP has
proposed various strategies on women empowerment especially the poor. Through
empowerment programs, economic capacity is increased which gives women the
confidence to undertake leadership positions.
City of Kigali being the commercial and administrative hub of Rwanda occupies an
enviable and pivotal position in economic direction that Rwanda must take. The City
generates over 50% of the GDP and this underscores the importance of the City in the
contribution to the revised average GDP growth of 11%. Through this CKDP, strategies
have been proposed for infrastructural development which will form as a catalyst to
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accelerate the GDP. Construction of road network, ICT, sewerage systems, housing etc
will act as important infrastructure to attract investors for sustainable development and
accelerated economic growth. Most of the industries are located in City of Kigali and
therefore the City will have to contribute to the revised growth rate of the industry sector
of 20% of the GDP. Various strategies proposed through this CKDP and the 3 districts
DDP have identified the growth of the industrial sector as key to the national
development. Establishment of the Special Economic Zones and collaboration with the
private sector have been identified as key priorities in the next five years of the CKDP.
The service sector revised target is 55% of the GDP. Nyarugenge district has been
identified as the financial hub of the City of Kigali while Gasabo and Kicukiro districts
are identified as administrative and knowledge hub respectively. Various strategies will
be explored in collaboration with MINECOFIN and other stakeholders in the financial
sector to not only support existing financial players in the City but also to encourage
more to set up shops in Kigali. Commercial banks, pension funds, insurance companies
and other financial institutions play a big role in the service sector. Hospitality and
tourism industry also contribute greatly to the service sector. The implementation of the
CKDP will spur the development of the service sector because infrastructural
development will require financing and insurance services while urbanization will create
demand for services such as education, entertainment, health services.
While developing this CKDP, it was realized that most of the City of Kigali operations
are manual with attendant inefficiencies attributed to manual systems. In this CKDP
various strategies to boost use of ICT in the City has been proposed. It is envisaged that
the shift from manual operation will result to many operations like tax payments,
penalties, licence fees will be done electronically therefore contributing to the
achievement of the revised target of the percentage of payment transaction done
electronically to 75%.
Road infrastructure has been given serious attention through this CKDP which will
contribute to the achievement of the revised percentage of roads in good condition to
85%. According to the EICV 3, average satisfaction with all weather road network in
Kigali is 76%. Again, this satisfaction is unevenly distributed because Kicukiro is at the
level of 65%. To achieve 85%, the revised target for VISION 2020, the City of Kigali has
made elaborate new road construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of the new and
existing roads. Through the 3 districts, plans have also been made to improve murram
roads to increase road network in good condition.
Sanitation has been identified as a key challenge facing the City of Kigali. The revised
target for access to improved sanitation facilities is 100%. To achieve this, the City has a
herculean task to increase access to sanitation from the current 7% on use of flash toilets.
This will be achieved through a two-prong approach. One, the upgrading of the informal
settlements and implementation of planned urban development will definitely increase
access to sanitation as these projects will have in-built modern sanitation systems. Two,
the construction of the sewerage system in Kigali and the implementation of the localized
sewer systems by house developers will contribute greatly to access to good sanitation in
City of Kigali.
The revised VISION 2020 target for percentage forest cover of land area) is 30%.
However, due to the uniqueness of the City with many commercial and housing
development, the Environment and Natural Resources Strategic Plan, has recommended
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that the City forest cover can only be increased through agro forestry while retaining
existing forests. Through the greening and beautification in this CKDP, strategies have
been proposed to initiate planting of flowers, ornamental trees and fruits to increase the
forest cover in the City.
Revised poverty (% under poverty line) target is 20% though the average poverty level in
the City is 14.8% . Various programs have been proposed under the social protection
sector to reduce extreme poverty in the City. The relocation of people living in informal
settlements and high risk areas poses a great risk to poverty reduction. Provision of
services in these areas is impractical thus increasing vulnerability to poverty. The women
and unemployed youth in the City also increase to poverty levels within the City.
Establishing programs that target these groups in the City will boost their productivity
and income generation and help to address poverty in the City and achieve the revised
target of 20% and less than 10% for the City of Kigali.
In this CKDP, a number of cross-cutting issues including, gender equality and sustainable
environmental and natural resource management etc which have a direct influence on the
achievement of VISION 2020 have been addressed. . Vision 2020 is to be achieved in a spirit of
social cohesion and equity, underpinned by a capable state. Rwanda‟s ongoing development will
have, at its core, the Nation‟s principal asset - its people.
1.8 7 Year Government Program
Pursuant to Article 118 of the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda, as amended to date, the
Prime Minister has to present to Parliament, the Government Programme within a period of
thirty (30) days after assuming office. It is in line within this provision that, on 13 th October
2010, the then Prime Minister, Right Honorable Makuza Bernard, presented to Parliament,
both Chambers, in a joint session, the Government Programme for the new mandate of His
Excellency the President of the Republic, Paul KAGAME, elected to lead Rwanda from 2010 to
2017. This Programme is implemented around the four pillars upon which was built on the previous
mandate
Programme namely:
 Good Governance- Political administration, Social Mobilization, Laws to promote
Development, National Security and Sovereignty, Foreign Affairs, Youth Development,
Gender Development, Civil Society Development, Media.
 Justice- Justice in general, Fighting Genocide, Fighting injustice and corruption,
Upholding Protection for Human Rights
 Economic Development- Agriculture and Animal Resources, Trade, Industry
and Tourism, Infrastructure, Improved Settlement, Private Sector, Cooperatives,
and Investment Development, Land, Forestry, Environment and Natural
Resources and ICT.
 Social Wellbeing- Labour Promotion, Health and Population Increase Control,
Social Security, Protecting Vulnerable People, Sports and Leisure , Education,
Research and Technology and Culture.
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The overall goal is to shift Rwanda from a poor country to a middle income country. The CKDP
has been developed in cognisance of this 7 Year Government Program to ensure that it supports
and compliments attainment of the 7 Program Goals.
1.9 Millennium Development Goals
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight goals that in September 2000, all 193 UN
Member States have agreed to achieve by the year 2015 in order to encourage development by
improving social and economic conditions in the world's poorest countries.
The eight Millennium Development Goals are:
GOAL 1: Eradicate Extreme Hunger and Poverty
GOAL 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education
GOAL 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
GOAL 4: Reduce Child Mortality
GOAL 5: Improve Maternal Health
GOAL 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases
GOAL 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability
GOAL 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development
As a member of UN, as a country looking for a better life for its population, Rwanda has made
tremendous strides in trying to achieve these MDGs. This CKDP takes note of the milestones
achieved, consolidate and build on the gains through elaborate strategies. It should be noted that
the City‟s direct role in achievement of the MDGs is reflected in the oversight role it has over the
3 districts (Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge). As earlier noted, the CKDP only captures
activities that are funded directly through the CoK and leaves out activities that are funded
directly to the districts. Therefore, the CoK through its supervisory role has ensured that the 3
districts DDPs have captured aspirations of the MDGs in their development agenda in the next
five years.
Chapter 2: Overview of City of Kigali
The City of Kigali has undergone phenomenal growth in the last few years and most importantly
after the genocide of 1994. The current EICV 2 report captures this development which has been
highlighted here below.
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2.0 Demographic and Economic Profile of City of Kigali
Demography, Gender and Poverty
According to the 2012 Population Census Provisional Results, Gasabo District has the highest
population (274,342 males and 256,565 females) and Nyarugenge (148,242 males and 136,578
females) and Kicukiro (162,755 males and 156,906 females). 27.7% of the households in City of
Kigali are female headed households, 10.3% are headed by people with diasabilities while 19.3%
are headed by widows. Kicukiro district has the least poverty levels at 8.3% while Gasabo, 26%
and Nyarugenge 10.1%. The poverty levels are high in Gasabo (poverty 26% and extreme
poverty 13.2%), Nyarugenge (10.1% and 3.6%) and Kicukiro (8.3% and 2.8%) This
demographic characteristics are very important for planning purposes. They provide both
opportunities and challenges for the development of City of Kigali.
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Unemployment
Unemployment levels are high in Kicukiro district 13% compared to the other districts in City
of Kigali. Gasabo and Nyarugenge districts are endowed with many public and private
institutions which provide avenues for employment in these districts. It is noteworthy the
Kigali CBD is located in Nyarugenge district while most government ministries are located in
Gasabo district.
2.1.3 Energy
The primary fuel used for lighting in the three districts is electricity but Gasabo has lower electricity
connectivity than the other districts while charcoal is the primary source of fuel for cooking purposes.
High usage of charcoal as a source of energy for cooking has environmental implications of
deforestation.
2.1.4 Urbanization
Kicukiro district has the highest unplanned urban housing (76.6) while at the same time it has highest
modern planned residences in City of Kigali. There is a high proliferation of slums in Kicukiro district
in Gatenga, Nyarugunga, Gahanga. Single house dwelling (above 60%) is the common types of houses
in Kigali. According to EICV 3 on house ownership, majority of the residents in City of Kigali
especially in Gasabo (61%) district are house owners while another big proportion are tenants. The
tenant occupation is high in Kicukiro and Nyarugenge district.
2.1.5 Transport
The road network in City of Kigali is generally good as over 90% of the residents have access to all
weather roads. However, access to means of transport is low especially in Kicukiro district where only
50% can reach a stage within 20 minutes. It means many residents of the district walk for long
distances to get transport or they use motorbikes and bicycles to reach their destinations. This situation
is critical as the EICV 3 Report also indicated that vehicle (car, motorcycle, bicycle) was low in the
districts. This implies that most residents rely on public transport which was inaccessible.
2.2. Achievements/Milestones in the last Five Years
2.2.1 Transport
Over the last five years, the City of Kigali has undergone phenomenal development growth
especially in infrastructure development. Notable infrastructural development has been done
in road construction and rehabilitation as well pedestrian sidewalks. These projects have been
comprehensively been undertaken to take care of the diverse road users- motorists,
pedestrians, cyclists and PWDs. In this sector the following has been achieved;
 Asphalt roads network has increased from 106 km to over 200 km.
 31.7 km of stone paved roads was constructed
 99.2 km of sidewalks was constructed
 Tow new bus terminus of Kimironko and Kicukiro were constructed while Nyabugogo
and Remera termini were rehabilitated
 20 ravines of 9.8km were constructed
The above projects were completed on time worth of Rwf. 68 billion. In the same period,
different feasibility studies were undertaken on various roads (over 360 km) in the City of
Kigali.
To ease traffic congestion, the City encouraged investors to purchase higher capacity buses
and over 200 Coasters were imported. The formation of the Rwanda Federation of Transport
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Cooperatives has boosted the investment of public transport in the City. Regulations
governing motorcycles were introduced and they were also encouraged to form cooperatives
with remarkable success. Traffic lights were also installed to facilitate to allow for the free
flow of traffic.
2.2.2 Urbanization/Housing
The Kigali Conceptual Master Plan (KCMP) developed by American urban planners OZ
International, was a remarkable milestone in the last five years. The Master Plan which has
won five International Awards so far provides a roadmap for the development of the City up
to 2030. Detailed master plans for Nyarugenge, Kimironko and Gahanga have also been
developed by Singaporean company S C Surban. The detailed plans for Kimihurura, Rebero,
Kanyinya and Masaka have also been developed.
The implementation of the master plan has been on course with the expropriation of new CBD
9.7 ha in Kiyovu.
The One stop Centre (OSC) was established to facilitate investors acquire construction
permits with ease which has contributed to improvement of investment climate in Rwanda.
According to World Bank Doing Business Report 2013, Rwanda was ranked 52 and also cited
as one of best business reformers. Since its inception, the OSC has approved over 64 projects
in commercial buildings, residential apartments, schools, hotels and other infrastructural
projects. The construction of the City of Kigali also commenced during this period and the
building is near completion and occupation before the end of the 2012/13 financial year.
In real estate development, the Akumunigo, Rugarama, Batsinda, Kinyinya, Gacuriro, Special
Economic Zones, Industrial area, Ubumwe area in Muhima and Kimisange site have been
secured and construction works commenced. During this period, many households were
resettled in rural settlements to allow modern urban development.
To enhance the City‟s „green and clean‟slogan, several greening projects was undertaken
along major roads with a total distance of 43 km, development of green gardens covering 15
hectares and construction of aesthetic retaining walls along the major roads which has
contributed greatly to greening and beautification. The City also organized a cleanliness and
environment protection contest which has contributed to the increase of number of youth
cooperatives promoting the city‟s greening campaign. Street lights on 40 km were also
installed.
2.2.3 Water and Sanitation
It is important to note that the City of Kigali has no big role in the provision of water in the
City. This role is jointly taken by EWASA and the 3 districts that comprise the City of Kigali
i.e. Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge. However, the City has a major responsibility in the
sanitation and waste management. In the last 5 years, the design study for sewerage system
for CBD1 and CBD2 has been finalized and it is awaiting implementation in the ensuing
financial periods. The Nyanza landfill has continued to serve and the City has undertaken its
maintenance and management. A new landfill has been designed and established in Kigali
Sector which will ease the pressure on the Nyanza site. Design of compost site was also
undertaken. Other achievements in this sector are the construction of public toilets and
installation of street bins in collaboration with the private sector.
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2.2.4 Social Protection
The CoK has been actively involved in supporting the vulnerable groups in the City. Over the
last 5 years, the City has supported the creation of cooperatives of different groups especially
the poor and unskilled women and youth. Technical assistance has been offered to these
cooperatives in designing projects, marketing skills, business plans etc. In conjunction with
Imbuto Foundation, and RDB, the City of Kigali helped to create a weaving cooperative of
women in Gitega. Many women involved in unsustainable activities in the City have joined
this Agaseke Project. Over 5,000 women have joined and trained in weaving baskets, trays,
earrings, beads and paper necklaces. This Project has attracted many development partners
like UN Women. These activities have helped not only protecting these women from social
vulnerability but it has also prevented them from sliding back into illicit activities which they
were previously involved.
2.2.5 ICT
The following achievements have been realized in the City of Kigali in the ICT sector;
 The City has installed an internal document tracking system that facilitates the
employees to share documents freely and in real time. This has increased efficiency as
information can be accessed more easily by the staff quickening decision making and
implementation.
 Upgrading of the website
 Installation of the server with a huge capacity
 Implementation of the One Laptop Per employee
 Installation of Management Information System in urban planning which facilitates
online application for construction licenses
 Installation of DIS Tax Software in revenue collection management
 Adoption of fibre optics for internet
 Installation for Intranet for all staff emails management
 Procurement of many ICT equipments like computers, printers, scanners etc.
2.2.6 Education
It is also important to note that the development of education in the City is a preserve of the
districts while the City of Kigali role is inspection to ensure quality of education is maintained
in the schools. Overall, education has made tremendous progress in the last 5 years. Through
the districts many classrooms under the 9YBE spearheaded by the Ministry of Education.
Inspections have been carried out on teaching methods in primary and secondary schools to
improve on the quality of education. The One Laptop per Child (OLC) project has been
successful among the schools in Kigali. Reading and writing competitions has been held
taking advantage of the newly opened Kigali Public Library in Gasabo District. Net primary
school enrolment has improved to 93.9 % while net secondary enrolment is 42%. The literacy
level in the City is 89%.
2.2.7 Health
Health services were decentralized to the districts and construction of health centres was done
at that level. In collaboration with CTB and AIMF, three health centres were constructed in
Rugarama, Busanza and Bumbogo while seven hospitals and health centres (Muhima,
Kibagabaga, Betsaida, CORUNUM, Nzove dispensary, Gitega, Mwendo) were expanded.
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Health insurance services have also been expanded in the City with the support of Intrahealth
and it has reached over 92%.
Public health rules were formulated and disseminated which has improved health and hygiene
in public facilities like hotels, restaurants, schools etc. Regular inspections to these
establishments including places of worship have been intensified to reduce hygiene related
diseases. A mobile health unit was launched with the support from Global Forum which
enables health workers to offer subsidized medical services to remote parts of the City.
2.2.8. Youth
Youth unemployment, delinquency and drug abuse have been identified as the major
challenges afflicting the youth in the City of Kigali. Over the years, the City has undertaken
proactive measures to address these challenges. Some of the achievements can be enumerated
as below;
 The City has facilitated the creation of many youth cooperatives among the youth. Of
great importance are the cooperatives that participate in the cleaning, greening and
beautification of the City. Other cooperatives that the City has facilitated their creation
are motorcyclists, taxi drivers, market traders, shopkeepers, etc.
 This has contributed immensely to the cleaning, greening and beautification of the
City. These cooperatives have complimented the City‟s efforts in making the City
„clean and green‟.
 The other great achievement is the performance contracting the City has done with
these cooperatives. Over 80 cooperatives have signed the contracts with the Mayor of
Kigali and an evaluation is done to see whether they have achieved their
commitments. The City recognizes the high achievers and this motivates them to
achieve more in their respective activities.
 This has resulted to highly motivated and positively sensitized youth in the City. The
youth have developed a high sense of patriotism and responsibility.
2.2.9 Public Financial Management
The PFMS requires that all government financial transactions are properly recorded in
accounting records that are transparently available to all citizens and organisations within
Rwanda, and have been subject to independent audit. The PFMS also sets clear rules and
procedures for procurement which have to be adhered to in order to protect public funds. The
City‟s procurement systems have not been very effective and transparent which has led to
over accumulation of pending payments to suppliers. The procurement plan was prepared by
the procurement team but it used to be approved without much scrutiny by the officers
concerned.
However, over the last years, the City has improved compliance with PFMS to over 70%. The
audit queries have greatly reduced while audit recommendations have been implemented.
Most of the staff is now sensitized on the procurement procedures and they are strictly
observing which has reduced the delays in acquiring goods as well as reduced the period for
effecting payments.
Transparency and professionalism have also been inculcated in the recruitment process to
ensure that the City gets the right cadre of staff. Recruitment is now done through
advertisement following directives from Prime Ministers and Public Service Commission.
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2.3 Development Challenges in the City of Kigali
2.3.1 Transport
According to the EICV Report, only 24% of the City population takes less than 20 minutes to
get to a stage for public transport. This indicates that the road network and public transport are
two critical issues that have to be addressed in the City of Kigali. The same Report shows that
over 70% of the City commuters either walk long distances or use motorbikes to access public
transport. This scenario translates to not only high transport costs but also high transit time
from one point of town to the other. Time and cost and inhibit efficiency and increases cost of
living in the City with a direct effect on urban poverty. Drastic measures to build new,
rehabilitate and expand existing road network have been contemplated in this CKDP in the
next five years. Because of the rapid development of City of Kigali, there has been a massive
increase in the number of motor vehicles plying within and out of Kigali. This has created
serious strain on the transport infrastructure. Increase of population from less than 1 million in
2007 to over 1.2 million in 2012 has also exerted a lot of pressure on other infrastructural
facilities like energy, water and sanitation etc. The population is projected to rise to close to 2
million within the EDPRS 2 period. The pedestrian walkways are limited and it makes it
difficult for the City residents who want to walk or jog.
2.3.2 Water and Sanitation
As indicated by the ECIV 3 Report, 2010, only 8.2% of the city population using flashes
toilets. This situation is caused by the lack of centralized sewerage system and prevalence of
unplanned housing development in City of Kigali among other factors.
The runoff impact of unmanaged storm water on people and environment is another critical
challenge facing the City of Kigali. Poorly maintained infrastructure causes erosion of usable
land, increases flooding, and endangers private and public infrastructure including human life.
Combined with poor liquid and solid waste collection in urban settlements, runoff also carries
pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, bacteria, sediment, pesticides and fertilizers
into streams or groundwater threatening environmental health. The ongoing fast urban growth
in Kigali increases storm water volumes, erosion risks and the danger of inundations all over
the country (WATSAN Policy 2010)3.
The City of Kigali has undertaken considerable efforts to maintain the urban environment
clean and plastic bags are forbidden within the country as directed by the Rwanda
Environmental Management Authority. The challenges in the City arise at all stages of waste
collection, storage and disposal. According to ENR Sector Strategy 2012, Kigali‟s waste
contains still 70% of organic, biodegradable waste. Currently, waste sorting, composting and
recycling activities have been initiated. The City operates a dumpsite which receives about
400 tons per day of solid, not sorted waste or 140‟000 tons per year. Deep seated fires,
methane explosions, landslides and leakages threatening rivers and groundwater are some of
the common problems of such basic dumpsites.
2.3.3 Urbanization/Housing
According to the Housing Market Study 2012, the City of Kigali has a supply gap of 344,068
units by 2022 in different housing typologies like social housing, affordable housing, mid
range housing and premium housing. This translates to an average of over 30,000 units must
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be constructed every year to meet this demand. Further, the houses that are currently under
construction are not affordable to majority of the citizens.
Existing housing stock in good condition amounts to 42,710 DU. Housing stock that is
upgradable amounts to 71,487 DU. The following is the housing demand under different
categories;
Social Housing- 21,718 DU (12.62%)
This is a housing typology that is affordable by households below the poverty line, earning
less than Rwf.35, 500 per month (USD 59 per month). It has been recommended that this type
of demand be addressed by the government through a subsidy system.
Affordable Housing: 93,081 DU (54.11%)
This is demand for households earning between RWF 35,500 to 200,000 per month (USD 329
per month). It is the largest segment of the market. These households have some payment
capacity and could access a special rental market which may include, for instance, rent-toown leasing mechanisms etc. In this category, the Report on Housing Demand in City of
Kigali recommends that upgradeable housing may be included.
Mid-range Housing 56,433 DU (32.8%)
This subcategory includes a wide variety of income segments from approximately RWF
200,001 per month (USD 330 per month) up to 2,500,000 RWF per month (USD 4,111 per
month). It is the second largest segment and most of it may be eligible for traditional
mortgage financing.
Premium Housing: 801 DU (0.46%)
This is housing demand for the highest income segments of Kigali, with monthly income of
RWF 2,500,001 and above.
From the above, it is clear that affordable housing is a great challenge in the City of Kigali.
Other challenges that require attention in the next five years are as follows; development of
more commercial buildings, development of public parks and plazas, installation of more
street lighting, improvement in the greening and beautification
2.3.4 Environment and Natural Resources
City of Kigali has an important role to play in developing the sustainable environment. Most
environmental degradation is as a result of industrial development which naturally occurs in
the urban centers first before they permeate into the rural. The following challenges have been
identified in this sector;
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Depletion of forest covers through human settlements and other economic activities.
City of Kigali forest land has not been spared by the infrastructural developments in
the area. Conservation of forests in the City is always overtaken by the need to build
infrastructure and other commercial buildings.
Existence of wetland areas. The productive and regulatory functioning of ecosystems
must restored, maintained or enhanced by rehabilitating, conserving and sustainably
managing critical ecosystems and biodiversity within the City of Kigali. With the
enactment of the wetland law, City of Kigali will continue to work closely with other
actors to ensure that the wetland areas in the City are protected. City of Kigali will
continue collaboration with MINICOM, PSF and other stakeholders to oversee the
relocation of industries from Gikondo valley to reduce on the environmental pollution
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(water and air) emanating from these industries. The KCMP has identified how these
wetlands can be conserved and bring economic value.
Environmental sustainability principles and climate change issue must be addressed
effectively and mainstreamed into all city activities, policies, programmes, plans and
budgets. This is to endeavor to reduce climate change effects and water related
disaster risks and climate impacts like droughts and floods to protect the economy and
society. City of Kigali is an important stakeholder in this process. Periodic floods and
droughts (extreme events) already cause major socio-economic impacts and reduce
economic growth in Rwanda and in particular, City of Kigali. Major flood events
occurred in 1997, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009, where rainfall resulted in infrastructure
damage, fatalities and injuries, landslides, loss and damage to agricultural crops, soil
erosion and environmental degradation. A study of the Nyabugogo River Plain found
that flood damages occur each rainy season, which lead to direct (damage) and indirect
effects, particularly to informal settlements4. It is therefore important to integrate climate
change strategies in this development plan.
2.3.5 Social Protection
The 2005 Social Protection Policy defines social protection, as “a set of public and private
initiatives that provide income or consumption transfers to the poor, protect the vulnerable
against livelihood risks and enhance the social status and rights of the marginalized; with the
overall objective of reducing the overall social and economic vulnerability of the poor,
vulnerable and marginalized groups.” Rwanda‟s definition of social protection incorporates
four principles: protection, prevention, promotion and transformation. Social protection is
protective - it provides essential support to those living in poverty. It is also preventive - it
puts in place a safety net that can be activated to catch people in danger of falling into
poverty. It is promotive – it supports poor people‟s investment so that they can pull
themselves out of poverty. It is transformative – it aims to improve the social status and
rights of the marginalized5. Some of the challenges that have been identified in this sector are
as follows with respective priorities;
 The existence of informal settlements and people settling on high risky hilly areas
poses a great challenge to the City of Kigali as it renders these populations vulnerable
to natural shocks and calamities of life such as landslides, floods, disease out breaks
etc.
 The second challenge under this sector is high level of urban employment average 12%,
prevalence of vagrants and beggars on the City streets. Unemployment has its negative
social results like crime, prostitution, social disorder etc.
2.3.6 ICT
According to the EICV3 results, the average percentage of households in City of Kigali who
owned at least one mobile phone is 80.4% while those who own a computer is 10.6%. The
number of households that have never used a computer in the City is very high at 75% while
those who use internet regularly is only is 8.6%. This information reveals that ICT penetration
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Economics of Climate Change in Rwanda, 2009
SSP Social Protection, 2012
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in City of Kigali is still low except for mobile phone. Currently, most of the CoK operations
are manual which slows down service delivery and rapid results to the City residents.
2.3.7 Education
According to the EICV Report, 2010, City of Kigali has an average of 93.9% net primary
school enrolment rate (children 7 to 12 years old), 42.0% net secondary school enrolment rate
(children 13 to 18 years old), 21.7% for computer literacy rate for persons 15 years and older
and 87% literacy rate for persons 15 years and older. The Vision 2020 has a target of 100%
enrolment target for primary school and 60% for secondary schools which is also the target
for the City. The Ministry of Education has developed the Education Sector Strategic Plan
which guides and supports the achievement of the EDPRS objectives, in line with the Seven
Year Government Programme and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), specifically
the goals on achieving Universal Basic Education and promoting gender equality. This ESSP
becomes the basis for City of Kigali Development Plan in addressing the provision of
affordable and quality education to City dwellers.
It is important to note that though education is a very important sector in the national
development agenda, the CoK is restricted to inspectorate role only. The strategies for the
development of education in the City are aptly elaborated through the 3 DDPs which are
annexed to this CKDP. This is borne from the fact that MINEDUC channels funding for
education projects directly to the districts. However, it has been pointed out that the reading
and writing culture in Kigali is low. While opening the first public library in Rwanda, Her
Excellency the First Lady said “This library is much more than a building filled with shelves
of books; it‟s a gateway and window to the world. On the pages of the countless books are
opportunities for our youth to create a limitless universe, one where they satisfy their curiosity
and
feed
their
imagination
while
developing
personal
values,”
The First Lady noted that the cultivation of a reading culture through the library was part of
the government‟s wider development agenda. The CoK recognizes the power of reading and
writing as the adage goes „you are what you read‟. In this regard, during the next five years,
the City in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Culture will initiate construction of
public libraries in each of the three districts in Kigali. Reading and writing competitions will
also be conducted among the city schools.
2.3.8 Health
The City of Kigali Strategic Plan for Health Development (2012-16) has identified the
following as major challenges facing the health sector in City of Kigali;
 Uneven distribution of health centers in the Sectors (Sectors 35 to 29 HC while 10
sectors have no public or licensed HC);
• One health center covers an average of 40,000 inhabitants (standard = 20,000);
• Poor geographical access to health centers in the rural areas of City of Kigali;
• Congestion and overcrowded and always characterized by long queues in health
centers in the City center.
• Lack of enough skilled personnel in the health facilities in City of Kigali.
• Lack of sufficient medical equipments in the health facilities.
It has also been proposed that Kibagabaga hospital which is the district hospital for Gasabo
district to be elevated to a provincial hospital. This leaves the district without a district
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hospital. In the same breath, Muhima hospital has been elevated to be a Centre of Excellence
in Maternity and Neonatology while Masaka Hospital has been elevated as a National
Teaching and Referral Hospital to take over the mandate from CHUK. It is therefore clear that
all district hospitals in City of Kigali have acquired new status which leaves a gap in the
medical chain. This calls for more resources to upgrade some health centers into district
hospitals.
Over 20 health centers are required to be constructed in City of Kigali in the next five years in
order to improve the access of medical services to the City residents. This requires massive
resource mobilization from MINISANTE and Development Partners in order to realize the
standard of one health center covering an average of 200,000 inhabitants.
2.3.9 Youth
Most of the problems facing today‟s youth are not restricted to only rural or urban youth, but
affect young people generally. Most discussions on youth in Rwanda and elsewhere have
focussed on issues such as drug abuse, crime, violence, sexuality and poverty. In addition to
these, today‟s youth are afflicted by new challenges which include;
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An Identity Crisis: Who am I?
Lack of self confidence and low self esteem: I am worthless
A sense of hopelessness: Where am I going?
Confusion and ambiguity concerning moral issues: What is right and wrong?
The negative impact of the electronic media: Entertainment?
Competitiveness in education: the uneven playing field: Excellence by whom? Not Me.
The above challenges affect the youth in Kigali. Some of the youth cannot be employed in
gainful employment as they have no skills.
2.3.10 Private Sector Development
The Private Sector Development Strategic Plan (PSDSP) 2013 has extolled all its key
institutions and stakeholders to follow the following mission while aligning private sector
priorities in their development plans;
 Unlock the constraints to private sector-led investment and growth in terms of
infrastructure, skills, finance, market failures and regulation through an ongoing
process of listening and feedback
 To increase the quality and quantity to a broader range of industries in additional to
traditional sectors
The increased investment will deliver more secure and well paid jobs for Rwandans by
increasing the number of jobs created in the formal sector be they from large, medium and
small enterprises.
It is therefore incumbent upon the City of Kigali to align its private sector priorities to the
above vision so that the private sector can further develop and grow in the City and generate
more quality jobs.
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2.3.11 Public Financial Management
The PFM Sector Strategy 2012 envisages that effective and efficient Public Financial
Management (PFM) must operate throughout the Government sector. The strategy
emphasizes that essentially the government must ensure that:
 All public revenues stipulated by law are properly levied and collected
 All expenditures incurred within the public sector are properly authorised and are
spent in accordance with approved budget decisions and government financial
regulations and rules
 All government financial transactions are properly recorded in accounting records that
are transparently available to all citizens and organisations within Rwanda, and have
been subject to independent audit
 The citizens of Rwanda are assured that their publicly provided finances are being
spent wisely on the delivery of desirable public services and that every possible effort
has been taken to eliminate corrupt and fraudulent practices
In this context, the Government‟s strategy for implementing effective and efficient PFM can
be summarised as follows;
 The creation at the central core of government of an Integrated Financial Management
Information System (IFMIS) which will be under the direct control of MINECOFIN.
This will be the home of all key accounting information on Budgets, Budget
Execution and Revenues.
 The development of other specialised IT financial information systems, such as
payroll, human resources, tax & customs revenues, debt management, etc, which will
all be linked to the central IFMIS
 A government review process which ensures that all laws, regulations and rules are
regularly reviewed to ensure that they remain relevant, effective, efficient and
conducive to the delivery of excellent standards of public services.
 Finally, and perhaps most importantly, ensuring that public sector staff fully
understand their PFM responsibilities, and have been given the opportunities to
develop their PFM knowledge and capacities. The aim is to ensure that a properly
trained cadre of PFM staff is operating throughout all areas of the public sector6.
According to Article 74 of the Organic Law No 37/2006 of 12 September, 2006 on State
Finances and Property, all public bodies are responsible for ensuring implementation of the
instructions of the Auditor General of State Finances aimed at improving the effective
management of finances of the entities. The Auditor General‟s Report 2010-11 for City of
Kigali revealed that contrary to the above requirement, an assessment of implementation of
previous audit recommendations revealed that only 39% of the recommendations were
implemented. This exposes the City of Kigali to State Finances and Property risks of
misappropriation and accountability. In the next five years i.e. during this CKDP period, the
City shall endeavour to implement in full the recommendations of the Auditor General
Reports and achieve a compliance of 100%.
2.3.12 Justice, Reconciliation, Law and Order
The Sector‟s goal is Strengthened rule of law to promote accountable governance, a
culture of peace, and enhanced poverty reduction. This means strengthening the
consolidation of the norm (established in international law and in the Rwandan Constitution)
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that the law must apply equally to everyone. Everyone in Rwanda should have equal access to
the protection the law affords, and should be equally bound by the responsibilities the law
imposes. Access to justice is a fundamental right, as well as a key means to defend other
rights. It is essential for poverty eradication and human development as well as a means to
address inequalities in power, an important precondition to achieve MDGs, etc. Article 11 (5)
of the Law establishing City of Kigali bestows the Mayor of Kigali with the legal mandate of
ensuring the security of people and their property in the City of Kigali. The Mayor chairs
Security meetings of City of Kigali. In this regard, the City shall work closely with JRLO
Sector especially the Rwanda National Police on the following strategies to ensure safety, law
and order is maintained and adherence to human rights;
 Over the years, the City has been involved in a myriad of litigation cases which
drains the institutional resources and goodwill from the litigants. In this CKDP
period, the City proposes to reduce litigation costs by adopting alternative dispute
resolutions. With support from MINIJUST, the City will endeavor to utilize out of
court settlements, mediation, negotiation and arbitration as strategies to resolve
disputes.
 Community participation and awareness of crime prevention improved. World
over, cities are the high targets for crime and Kigali is not exceptional. The City
will create awareness through various administrative levels to prevent or reduce
crime in the City.
 Crime prevention capacity improved. The City of Kigali will continuously work
with RNP in installing CCTVs cameras for security surveillance. The City will also
sensitize private institutions to have modern security installations in their buildings
and premises to prevent crime.
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Chapter 3: The Strategic Framework
This five-year City Development Plan provides a clear roadmap in the City‟s implementation
of its priorities and strategies. The Kigali City Development Plan reflects the vision mission
statement for the City and captures the national goals of economic growth and poverty
reduction:
3.1 Vision
The Centre of Urban Excellence in Africa”
3.2 Mission of the City of Kigali
“To Build and Sustain a City of Character, Vibrant Economy
and Diversity through Strong Partnership with Stakeholders
to Provide Responsive, Rapid and Effective urban
development
Kicukiro
Knowledge
Hub
Gasabo
Administrative
Hub
Nyarugenge
Financial Hub
3.3 Goals for City of Kigali
City of
green
transport
City of
affordable
homes
City of
enchanting
nature and
diversity
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City of
sustainable
resource
management
3.4 Administrative Structures of City of Kigali
The Council of the City of Kigali
The Executive Committee of the City of Kigali
The Security Committee of Kigali
The Executive Secretariat of Kigali
3.5 Roles and responsibilities of the city of Kigali
Coordinating the activities of strategic plan
Coordinating development activities of the district
Follow-up of the implementation of the national policy in the districts
Ensuring the security of the people and their
Providing services which are delivered at administrative structures in the city of
Kigali.
3.6 City of Kigali and Sector Priorities and their Implementation
3.6.1 Transport
According to the Transport Sector Strategic Plan 2013-18, the sector contributes considerably
to poverty reduction and growth and serves as a support to other economic sectors. It
contributes 7% to the GDP and represents 15% of total service delivery. In order for City of
Kigali to develop an integrated transport system during the EDPRS-2 time period that serves the
aspirations and expectations of the city residents, the bottom-up approach will be used and efforts
will be made to involve all relevant stakeholders like the 3 Districts (Gasabo, Kicukiro and
Nyarugenge), Ministry of Infrastructure, Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA), Rwanda
Utility and Regulatory Authority (RURA), Road Maintenance Funds (RMF), ONATRACOM,
RFTC, bus operators, taxi operators, motorcycle taxi operators and other stakeholders. According
the TSSP, the total paved roads in the City are only 153 Kms while the unpaved ones are 864
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Kms. This shows that 85% of the roads in Kigali are not in motor able condition and this
reduces economic development and accelerates poverty. Persistent traffic jams and congestion
on existing roads is also prevalent on the City roads. So far, the public transport serving the
city routes has not been effective to provide seamless flow of people within and out of the
city. In fact, during peak hours i.e. morning and evening there is overcrowding in bus stages is
a common phenomena. To address, priorities and strategies have been identified to be given
attention in the next five years as below;
Strategies
Construct 28.4 km of asphalt roads
Construct 100 km stone paved roads
Rehabilitate 29.5 km
Maintain all paved roads
Expand 17 km along the major
public transport corridors
Construct 6 interchanges road
junctions
Create dedicated bus lanes on
expanded roads
Secure 17 km land for Bus Rapid
Transport (BRT) corridor
Improve Nyabugogo intercity bus
terminal
Construct pedestrian bridges
Construct sidewalks on the existing
and new roads
Build capacity for civil engineers
and other infrastructure
development professionals
Promote gender equity in
construction projects
Mainstream HIV/AIDS awareness
in construction projects
Priorities
Improve Road
network
Reduce Traffic
Congestion
Integrate public
transport system
Cross-Cutting Issues
Capacity Building
Gender & Family
HIV-AIDS
3.6.2 Water and Sanitation
Data from the EICV 3 reveals that very few Rwandan households (1.7%) have installed flush
toilets (8%) in City of Kigali. The Water and Sanitation Strategic Plan 2013-18 has
elucidated that the prevailing practice remains that water is used for cooking and washing
(grey water, discharged mostly on surface) while the excreta is disposed with waterless
latrines (92.2%), which is a rational solution considering the scarcity of the average water
supply.
Rwanda has not yet invested sufficiently in collective (water-borne) sanitation systems for
densely populated urban areas, except 3 small sewerage systems in Kigali for about 700
households‟ altogether. Major hotels, hospitals and some industries have installed their own
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(pre-) treatment systems. A conventional sewerage and treatment system for Kigali‟s centre is
in the planning process and will be implemented in this CKDP period in CBD1 and CBD2.
To address the above the following priorities and accompanying strategies have been
proposed;
Strategies
Construction of new sanitary landfill
and recycling center in Kigali Sector
Construction of incinerator plant
Construction public toilets in petrol
stations and designated areas
Implement wastewater and storm
water master plan in affected areas
Construction of centralized
sewerage system
Integrate disability friendly toilets in
public toilets
Build capacity for waste
management and recycling
techniques
Promote gender in waste recycling
activities
Priorities
Improve solid waste
management
Improve access to
sewerage and
sanitary facilities
Improve storm water
drainage system
Cross-Cutting Issues
Capacity
Building
Gender & Family
3.6.3 Urbanization/Housing
The EICV 3 reveals that unplanned urban housing in the City of Kigali is average 65.8%
while modern planned area is 2.6%. This has led to mushrooming of single house dwelling
64.7%. This scenario poses the challenges of providing infrastructure for water supply,
sanitation and waste water, power, waste management, drainage and storm water
management. The high concentrations of such dwellings also pose the risks of evacuation in
case of emergencies or calamities. The KCMP reckons that, based on analysis of natural
constraints at the regional scale including topography soils, wetlands and forests
approximately 50% of the land in Kigali is ill suited for new development based on scientific
and ecological principles. Specifically, 25,785 hectares (or around 35% of the area in Kigali)
are located in slopes that are greater than 20%, and 10,109 hectares (or 14% of land area) are
located in wetlands leaving 37,000 hectares for development7. The Vision 2020 has set a
target of 35% urban population in Rwanda.
The development of this CKDP has taken into consideration the above constraints while
proposing the following priorities and strategies to address housing/urbanization issues in the
City in the next 5 years.
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Strategies
Create 1,744 ha land bank to
support affordable housing
Facilitate investors to implement
affordable housing projects on
identified sites through OSC
Create 25 ha land bank and
facilitate investors for
commercial building
development
Secure land bank for 2 public
parks and plazas
Install 85 km street lights to new
and existing roads
Integrate beautification and
greening in all road construction
projects
Build capacity for urban planning
and other housing development
professionals
Promote investment of housing to
regional housing developers
Prioritize Gender, PWDs, PLWH
in social housing
Promote green energy
technologies in new housing
development and street lighting
Mainstream HIV/AIDS
awareness in housing projects
Integrate disability friend toilets
in all commercial development
housing
Priorities
Increase access to
affordable housing
Increase commercial
buildings development
Establish public parks
and plazas
Increase street lighting
on existing and new
roads
Improve greening and
beautification
Cross-Cutting Issues
Capacity Building
Regional Integration
Disability & Social
Inclusion
Gender & Family
Environment &
Climate Change
HIV/AIDS
3.6.4 Environment and Natural Resources
By protecting the economy and society from water disasters and climate impacts like droughts
and floods, it helps to preserve incentives for investment and protection of investments in the
City. Gikondo Valley has over the years overseen the proliferation of an industrial area where
many economic activities which have created employment and also boosted Rwanda‟s export
base. However, the enactment of wetland law has rendered the valley unfit for industrial
production. It is envisaged that the industries will be located to Special Economic Zones
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(SEZ) by MINICOM and the City of Kigali jointly with other stakeholders shall undertake to
rehabilitate the valley. This five-year program will enhance natural storage through wetlands
rehabilitation, sub-surface water storage, and rainwater harvesting. These activities will bring
forth a number of ancillary benefits, such as increased water use efficiency and in the case of
wetlands, increased carbon storage. Rehabilitation of wetland areas in the City of Kigali will
create space for storm water and reduce flooding while contributing to national life. The CoK
intends to create artificial dams for recreation and nature in the City.
Priorities
Rehabilitate wetland
areas
Strategies
Rehabilitate Gikondo Valley and
Nyabugogo wetland areas
3.6.5 Social Protection
Rwanda‟s definition of social protection incorporates four principles: protection, prevention,
promotion and transformation. Social protection is protective - it provides essential support to
those living in poverty. It is also preventive - it puts in place a safety net that can be activated
to catch people in danger of falling into poverty. It is promotive – it supports poor people‟s
investment so that they can pull themselves out of poverty. It is transformative – it aims to
improve the social status and rights of the marginalized.
The integration of these four dimensions of social protection will be critical to supporting
many households to sustainably graduate out of extreme poverty during the EDPRS2 period.
The purpose of this strategy is to guide the work of all social protection actors during the
EDPRS2 period, supporting harmonization of efforts behind the agreed policy and a common
set of objectives, in order to maximize impact. In realization of the above principles, the City
has identified people living in informal settlements and high risk areas as a priority under the
social protection sector. Often, the inhabitants of these places are poor, through the protective
and preventive principles, the City intends to upgrade the informal settlements while relocated
those in the hilly areas to cushion them from more vulnerability to poverty.
Priorities
Reduce informal
settlements
Reduce settlements on
high risk areas
Strategies
Upgrade at least 2 informal
settlements
Relocate people living in at least 2
hilly areas
Provide special mechanisms for
relocation of women, PLWH and the
PWDs
Cross-Cutting Issues
Disability &
Social Inclusion
Gender & Family
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3.6.6 Health
The elevation of Muhima hospital to a Centre of Excellence in Maternity and Neonatology
and Masaka Hospital to a National Teaching and Referral Hospital has left a gap of district
hospital within the two districts. The health value chain in Rwanda identifies a health out post
or dispensary as the first contact with the patient. The patient can then be referred to a health
centre, later to a district hospital before being transferred to a referral hospital for various
serious complications. In the absence of a district hospital, this chain has a gap that has to be
filled urgently. It is there therefore critical that two hospitals are constructed in the two
districts within the next five years.
HIV-AIDS pandemic continues to pose challenges not only on the health care but also on the
socio economic aspects of the City. HIV-AIDS victims exert pressure on scarce health
resources while it also creates a population that is economically dependent as some of them
are not actively in economic activities that can generate income. The City undertakes to map
these populations that are exposed to HIV-AIDS in order to put early preventive and
protective measures well in advance. It has been noted that many youngsters and people of
other ages throng the City for their first time in search of opportunities. They are excited with
the urban life and when they get jobs, they become vulnerable to engage themselves into
illicit sexual activities which predispose them to the HIV-AIDS. Mapping of such groups of
populations will be critical in addressing the pandemic.
Strategies
Construct two District (Nyarugenge
& Kicukiro) Hospitals
Map key population highly exposed
to HIV-AIDS infection
Build capacity for health workers
both public and private
Priorities
Expand Health
infrastructure
Mapping key population
highly exposed to HIVAIDS infection
Cross-Cutting Issues
Capacity
Building
3.6.7 ICT
The ICT Strategic plan establishes a framework in which to fit the existing and proposed
solutions, infrastructure investments and determines a framework for setting priorities. It also
identifies the core systems and supporting resources and investment required over the medium
term, it identifies the management and technical policies that determine the means and the
ground rules by which information systems will be developed and managed. The City of
Kigali is poised to be the hub of ICT in Rwanda and linking Rwanda into the global ICT
network. Continued use of manual systems in the City hamper service delivery and reduce
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economic growth. Through this CKDP, the City intends to implement the following priorities
identified and accompanying strategies.
Priorities
Improve navigation in
the City
Improve use of IT
3.6.8systems
Education
in management
of city affairs
Strategies
Install navigation system in the City
Install ICT systems to manage city
affairs
Build capacity on use and utilization
of ICT systems
Cross-Cutting Issues
Capacity
Building
3.6.8 Education
Education is a critical factor in accelerating economic development. However, most of the
sector activities are funded and executed at the district level. Therefore the priorities and
strategies for this sector in relation to Kigali are captured in two districts of the city i.e.
Nyarugenge and Kicukiro. It is noteworthy that the current public library is located in Gasabo
District.
Strategies
Establish public libraries in the 2
districts
Conduct reading competitions in the
3 districts
Promote participation of girl child
in reading/writing competition
Promote access of reading materials
for visually impaired
Priorities
Promote reading and
writing culture
Cross-Cutting Issues
Gender & Family
Disability &
Social Inclusion
3.6.9 Youth
Youth is a very important sector in this CKDP and the EDPRS 2 development agenda. In fact,
the sector is also identified as a key thematic area to accelerate economic development
through youth employment and productivity. The youth must only be employed but they must
be engaged in productive and gainful employment. The revised Vision 2020 target envisages
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that the economy must generate 1.7 million off-farm jobs. These jobs will mainly be in the
agro-processing, agri-business, manufacturing and service sector and must benefit the youths.
Strategies
Establish Kigali Employment
Service Centre
Prioritize youth with disabilities
and HIV-AIDS
Promote gender equity in
employment
Build capacity for youth to
participate in Hanga Umurimo
Promote youth cooperatives in
cleaning, greening and
beautification
Priorities
Reduce youth
unemployment
Cross-Cutting Issues
Disability &
Social Inclusion
Gender & Family
Environment &
Climate Change
3.6.10 Public Financial Management
Effective and efficient Public Financial Management (PFM) must operate throughout the
Government sector. Essentially the government must ensure that:
 All public revenues stipulated by law are properly levied and collected
 All expenditures incurred within the public sector are properly authorised and are
spent in accordance with approved budget decisions and government financial
regulations and rules
 All government financial transactions are properly recorded in accounting records that
are transparently available to all citizens and organisations within Rwanda, and have
been subject to independent audit
 The citizens of Rwanda are assured that their publicly provided finances are being
spent wisely on the delivery of desirable public services and that every possible effort
has been taken to eliminate corrupt and fraudulent practices
In the context of the knowledge society that is being developed in Rwanda, the City of Kigali
has identified the following priorities with correspondent strategies for the next five years to
accelerate economic growth and reduce poverty by prudently managing the public resources;
Priorities
Increase compliance with
public financial
management systems
Strategies
Implement auditor general
recommendations
Build capacity for employees on
PFMS
Cross-Cutting Issues
Capacity
Building
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3.6.11 Public Sector Development
The Private Sector Development Strategy aims to achieve accelerated, broad based,
diversified economic growth, the creation of new jobs and increasing returns from the existing
jobs as well as increase incomes for self employed. The objective is to build a broad
consensus across the private sector, the civil society and the GoR on the vision of a private
sector capable of delivering rapid and sustained pro-poor growth in the country. Towards this
end, the KCDP has identified the need to have a vibrant private sector in the City to achieve
accelerated growth not only of the City but the Rwanda in general. The revised Vision 2020
target for industry growth rate is 14% while the 7YGP is 12% while the revised target for
service sector growth rate is 13.5% and growth national investments (GDP) is 20%. To
achieve this, the private sector must take its rightful place and play its rightful role in the
Rwandan economy. For the private sector to grow, the Government and the City of Kigali
must create a well functioning enabling environment and investment climate that is attractive
to the private sector. The following priorities and related strategies have been proposed;
Priorities
Empower private sector
Strategies
Train youth and women on
Financial Literacy
Promote investment in tourism
Support women and youth
employment projects
Promote gender equity in the
trainings
Cross-Cutting Issues
Gender & Family
3.6.12 Justice, Reconciliation, Law and Order
The JRLO SSP has identified Alternative Dispute Resolution and arbitration systems as
methods to hasten justice administration. However, they exist only at the higher levels of the
justice system. However, these are insufficient so that many civil litigants have no option but
to bring their case to the formal justice system. The City of Kigali has identified the prolonged
legal battles in courts not only consume time and money but they also contribute to poverty.
Most of the disputes arise from land which could be utilized for development but this process
takes longer causing the litigants to postpone investment and thus reducing economic growth
and increasing poverty.
Strategies
Use of alternative dispute resolution
mechanisms (e.g. mediation,
arbitration, negotiation etc)
Priorities
Reduce litigation cases
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3.7 Contribution to EDPRS 2 Thematic Areas/Priorities
This section sets out how the City of Kigali Development Plan will contribute to each of the
EDPRS Thematic Areas: rural development (to which it is a key contributing sector);
economic transformation, rural development, productivity and youth employment and
accountable governance.
Economic Transformation Thematic Area
The City of Kigali Development Plan is a core strategy to contribute to the country‟s
economic transformation and achieve a growth rate of 11.5 % and become a middle income
economy in the year 2020. City of Kigali must play its pivotal role as the hub of commercial
and financial services not only in Rwanda but in the EAC. City of Kigali currently contributes
over 60% of Rwanda‟s GDP. It therefore puts the city under a very unique position to ensure
that this contribution is enhanced through elaborate measures/strategies that contribute to the
economic transformation of the Rwandan economy. All big players in the Rwandan economy
have set shops in Kigali and strategies must be developed to retain them as well as attract
more in the various sectors of the economy. The City of Kigali will have a key role to play in:
 Facilitating economic growth through infrastructure development
According to the Revised Vision 2020 targets, it is envisaged that for Rwanda to attain the
middle economy status, the rate of growth in Agriculture sector must be 8.5% (currently
5.6%), Industry: 14% (currently 9.5%), Services: 13.5% (currently 10.2%). To achieve this,
the Vision has projected that the relative share of industry and services will need to increase
as follows; Agriculture: 25% (currently 34%), Industry: 20% (currently 17%) and Services:
55% (currently 49%). This paradigm shift of the economic focus from agrarian led economy
to industry and services led economy will require the City of Kigali to invest heavily in
infrastructural development to be able to attract investors both local and foreign.
Many infrastructural projects have been proposed in this CDP that will act as a catalyst and
basis for economic acceleration. The construction of 24.8 km asphalt, 100 km stone paved and
rehabilitation of 29.5 km will stimulate economic growth by providing efficient and fast
transport system within the City. Further expansion of the major roads will reduce congestion
in the City and increase efficiency.
Massive investment in housing and commercial development has been envisaged in this CDP.
A progressive economy must be able to provide affordable housing for the urban citizenry
failure to which mushrooming of slums may arise with their unpleasant results. Over 1,744 ha
land bank has been earmarked for affordable housing which will further support the economic
growth of Rwanda. The commercial development is set to utilize 25 ha. Other infrastructures
proposed are landfill, sewerage system, ravines, incinerators, parks and plazas etc. The
establishment of the One Stop centre is to facilitate investors acquire construction permits
with ease to support the housing development. Two district hospitals and public libraries will
be constructed within the next five years. All these infrastructure will lead to the economic
growth as they will also create many and diverse employment opportunities.
 Ensuring economic growth through reliable and sustainable road network.
A lot of man-hours are lost in traffic jams and dilapidated or undeveloped road network. It
increases the cost of doing business and reduces efficiency and speed. Within the EDPRS 2
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period, a lot of flagship projects are envisaged to open up the City to other developing areas
and also increase the transition to other provinces that also link Rwanda to neighboring
countries. Some of these projects are expansion of city road networks, development of city
by-passes to better discharge traffic construction of interchanges, construction of dedicated
lanes for public transport (Bus Rapid Transport (BRT), development of peripheral terminals
for public transport, introduction of intelligent transport system and electronic ticketing for
urban transport among others. There is strong international evidence that road network
contribute to reduced inefficiency in transport which in turn accelerates economic
development.
Rural Development Thematic Area
The City of Kigali Development Plan will directly contribute to the achievement of three of
the Vision 2020 targets to meet the reduction in rural poverty: food security score for the rural
population; number of off-farm jobs and percentage of adult population accessing financial
institutions.
Contribution to Rural Development Primary Objectives
The City of Kigali Development Plan will contribute to all three rural development primary
objectives: rural poverty is significantly reduced in all Districts in City of Kigali especially
Gasabo which has a big proportion of rural; proceeds of growth are equitable; and economic
transformation occurs within the rural population.
Rural Poverty is Significantly Reduced in all the three Districts of Kigali through the shared
roles of Gasabo- Administrative hub, Nyarugenge- Financial hub and Kicukiro- knowledge
hub. EICV3 shows that poverty headcount and depth is higher in rural urban district of
Gasabo than the predominantly urban districts of Kicukiro and Nyarugenge. By creation of
more jobs in the administrative hub of Gasabo district, the development plan will contribute to
rural poverty reduction. Infrastructure development projects planned for Gasabo District will
create employment opportunities while improving the standards of living through electricity
supply, improvement of roads etc.
Proceeds of Growth are Equitable
By defining different roles to the City of Kigali districts as cited earlier, equitable growth will
be promoted. Kicukiro will attract educational institutions within the district which will in
turn contribute to demand for housing and other services leading to overall growth of the
district. Gasabo district will have administration offices for national government and other
private players. This will also stimulate demand for houses and other amenities which will
also lead to overall growth of the district and the City. Nyarugenge being the financial hub for
financial services like banks, insurance etc will attract high cadre professionals working in the
district who will equally demand social amenities that will push up economic growth within
the district and spillover effects to other sectors and districts.
Economic Transformation Occurs within the Rural Population
The growth of City of Kigali has spillover effects to not only the neighboring districts but also
the far flung districts. Construction projects within the City will attract labor from all over the
country. The growing population will require food supplies and other services that must be
produced by the districts near City of Kigali. These effects will spill over to districts like
Kamonyi, Bugesera and Rwamagana. Further, pressure of accommodation within the City
will force some of the residents to create buffer housing stocks within these districts which
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will definitely contribute to economic transformation within these rural populations because
of the local enterprises and trade.
According to the Kigali Conceptual Master Plan (KCMP), it is projected that the City of
Kigali will create 2.3 million jobs by 2040 from the current 0.5 (2011). To achieve this, it is
anticipated that the City of Kigali must create at least 1 million jobs within this EDPRS 2
(2013/14-2017/18). Though the Government has put all efforts to reverse the rural urban
migration, young people are still flocking the city in search of employment opportunities. It is
therefore imperative that this development plan must stimulate growth in the overlying rural
areas of the City to promote rural development.
Productivity and Youth Employment
According to the National Youth Policy 2006, youth in Rwanda are defined as the largest
segment of the population, aged 14-35. According to EICV3, 4,159,000 youth constitute 39%
of the entire population in Rwanda. Arguably, for the Rwandan economy to flourish and to
achieve its objective of becoming a middle-income country by 2020, this fraction has to be
given special attention. Given the continued importance attached to youth, EDPRS II will
guide Rwanda‟s aspiration of medium-term development from 2013 to 2017; one of the
guiding themes for EDPRS II will be Productivity and Youth Employment.
A central EDPRS II objective is to increase the quality of life of all Rwandans through rapid
economic development and sustainable economic growth at 11.5% per annum and accelerated
poverty reduction below 30%8.
The City of Kigali Development Plan will contribute to productivity and youth employment
through:
 Kigali Employment Service Centre which is a flagship project under this CKDP to
promote youth employment. The Center will act as an interface between the young job
seekers and employers. The City of Kigali will establish a platform where information
on job opportunities emerging from various institutions public, private, NGOs, CSOs
and others is made available to the youth in the City. Employers would be required to
post their job offers through the Centre. The Center will avail this information to the
youth through various channels like notice board, websites, emails, SMS, social
networks e.g. face book, twitter etc.
 Employment on public works: Public works are predominantly manual and require
people who are physically endowed to do manual works. Young people possess these
traits and will benefit immensely from public works: many infrastructural projects are
envisioned in this development plan in the next five years. These projects are in the
roads, energy, water and sanitation, greening and beautification of the City, waste
management, ICT, numerous commercial buildings and residential housing
development. These public works will provide massive employment opportunities
both direct and indirect for the youth. This means that by 2017/18, approximately
over 20,000 youth can be expected to be employed each year on these public works.
The buildings that will be constructed in the City will require cleaners, messengers
and other non-skilled jobs for the youth doubling the employment opportunities for the
youth.
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 Skills Enhancement through TVET: Though majority of the public works comprise
of casual labor which require minimal skills, there is need to enhance the skills of the
youth in some of job cadres that require some basic skills like artisans. These jobs
include masons, carpenters, welders, plumbers, electricians, painters etc. The youth
must acquire these skills from the technical and vocational education centers in order
to become employable. Once the youth acquire such skills, it enhances their chances
of increasing productivity and opportunities of being employed by the private sector in
more sustainable employment. Through the 3 districts, the CoK will ensure that they
establish TVET centers within the current planning regime to provide the technical
skills to meet the growing demand for skilled labor in Kigali and Rwanda in general.
 The City of Kigali council will help boost the short term productivity of poor youth
and women by encouraging them to save through cooperatives where they are
employed. The city will encourage the youths to form employment associations and
link them to construction companies where they can provide not only labor but also
equipments like shovels, spades, wheel barrows, mattocks to the contractors. This will
improve their income generation with long term productivity.
Accountable Governance
According to JRLO SSP, the following outcomes have been proposed to be achieved in the
next five years;
 Improved citizens‟ scores on the provision of services in all sectors
 Increased access to timely and fair justice
 Increased rate of conclusion of court cases
 Improved progressive development/ performance towards achievement of a corruption
free environment
The City of Kigali is directly related to the implementation and achievement of the above
outcomes for the following reasons;
i) One of the prime functions of the City is to provide services to the citizens that
contribute to their well being. These services include among others efficient
transport system, sanitation, construction of houses, street lighting etc. If these
services are not delivered effectively, it can lead to public disquiet and social
disorder;
ii) The City is confronted with many litigation cases involving disputes that arise in the
course of implementation of its mandate as provided by the law;
During the CKDP period, the City will endeavor to reduce conflicts arising from the
implementation as much as possible. Whereas this is plausible, it is not practical in the justice
administration as one party will always feel aggrieved and declare a dispute. To reduce
litigation in courts which has its own financial and loss of goodwill costs, the City will
explore alternative dispute resolutions as strategies to increase a timely and fair justice to the
citizens. With support by MINIJUST, the City will engage in out of court settlements,
mediation, negotiation and arbitration to settle arising disputes.
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Chapter 4: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
4.1 Sequencing of interventions, including details of the interdependencies between programs and
how they should be sequenced
4.1 Institutional Roles and Responsibilities
The degree to which this plan gets translated into bankable results depends on the robustness of
and functional coordination between the implementing institutions. Clarifying institutional
roles is an essential first step in enhancing coordination. This section outlines the roles and
responsibilities of the key CKDP institutions in the implementation of the development plan.
4.1.1 Central Government Ministries and Agencies
1. City of Kigali Council
The City of Kigali has the overall responsibility in the implementation of the development
plan. The City of Kigali also has the mandate to coordinate, monitor and evaluate
development actions of the 3 Districts, as well as those initiated by the City. Actions
scheduled for implementation of the Development Plan for the City of Kigali will also be
coordinated and evaluated at national level by Central Government and especially by
MINECOFIN and MINALOC as line ministries.
2. District Authorities of Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge
The 3 districts of City of Kigali are the key partners in the implementation of the City of
Kigali Development Plan. Most of the activities in this development plan will be jointly and
concertedly be implemented through the 3 districts
3. Ministry of Local government MINALOC
Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) - overseeing decentralization of sectoral and
fiscal functions; coordinating the Vision 2020 Umurenge, a key flagship programme of the
EDPRS; sets criteria and coordinates the Local Governments‟ Performance Contracts
monitoring; and responsible for community development and social protection. MINALOC
will particularly play a key role in ensuring that the development plan integrates the key
objectives of decentralized development and community development programmes.
4. Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN)
MINECOFIN responsible for macroeconomic management, resource mobilization and
allocation for public investments, planning and coordinating economic activities across sector
Ministries and more recently ensuring population issues are integrated into sector priority
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setting. The Ministry has the overall responsibility to spearhead development of EDPRS 2
which will guide Rwanda towards the Vision 2020. In this respect, MINECOFIN will monitor
the implementation of the development plan and ensure that the priorities within the DDP are
in line with Sector priorities to ensure harmonized development and reduce duplication of
effort. MINECOFIN will also be critical in financing or assisting in the funding for projects
initiated by the City.
5. Ministry of Infrastructures MININFRA
Road infrastructure development, energy infrastructure, water, urban planning and human
settlements are under the policy direction of MININFRA and have significant contribution to
the development of the City. Through this development plan, roads infrastructure, energy,
urbanization and housing have been given priority. The Ministry will be critical to prioritize
the road, energy in their budgetary planning and avail necessary resources like funds and
human resources. The ministry will take overall responsibility for integrating infrastructural
activities under this CKDP in their priority areas.
6. MINELA
This is the central Government Ministry responsible for ENR policy formulation and
implementation, coordination and monitoring. MINELA has 4 main roles i.e.:
1) Providing leadership through policy formulation and sector coordination to all actors;
2) Ensuring that sustainable natural resources and environmental management principles
are mainstreamed in all policies and programmes;
3) Programming, Information and Communication for better utilization and development of
natural resources and environment;
4) Monitoring and Evaluation of Natural Resources and Environmental Programmes.
The Directorate of Policy, Planning and capacity building will be responsible for monitoring
and follow-up, providing technical and operational support to district offices. It will also,
through sub-sector professionals, liaise with specialized agencies including REMA in the
follow-up and monitoring of specific programmes or sub-programmes.
7. Ministry of Sports and Culture
In this CKDP, it has proposed that the City will preside over the promotion of reading and
writing among the City dwellers through public library services. Currently, a public library
exists within Gasabo District and it is envisaged that the City will through the districts
establish a public library in the other two districts of the City. Public library services are a
preserve of the Ministry of Sports and Culture and therefore, joint and concerted efforts will
be necessary to the achievement of this strategy.
8. Ministry of Youth and ICT (MYICT)
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The establishment of the Kigali Youth Employment Centre puts the MYICT as a critical
ministry in the implementation of this CKDP. This centre will be critical in reducing youth
unemployment which is a key objective in the MYICT strategic plan. Close collaboration
with the Ministry and key youth institutions like the National Youth Council (NYC), Youth
Employment Services (YES) Rwanda etc will be instrumental to the success of the Youth
Employment Service Centre.
9. Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
This is the overall national authority responsible for overseeing the implementation of
environmental policy and law. Strategies used include education and sensitization on
environmental conservation through formal and informal education as well as through practical
demonstration; law enforcement and monitoring, as well as capacity building support to other
institutions.
City of Kigali has proposed many infrastructural projects like roads, by passes, interchanges,
buildings, landfill, compost plants, incineration plants etc. These projects require
environmental certification from REMA.
10. Ministry of East African Cooperation
The regional protocols regarding the management of inter-city conventions within the EAC.
The main area of collaboration is in the implementation of such conventions as well as
positioning City of Kigali as a regional hub and also attracting regional bodies to set up
offices and programs in City of Kigali.
11. Justice Institutions (essentially MINIJUST):
MINIJUST has responsibility for technical guidance and coordination of legislation initiated
from line ministries. On social protection, the City has proposed radical laws to reduce vagabonds
in the City and require MINIJUST to follow up the enactment of such laws. Non-traditional
justice institutions – particularly the Abunzi (Community mediators) are playing a key role
conflict resolution at community level, including resolution of land related conflicts in City of
Kigali.
12. National Police
While the City has proposed many strategies to boost economic development in Kigali,
security is an important pillar to such development. The Mayor has a defined responsibility of
ensuring that peace, law and order are maintained in the City. The DDP has also proposed to
have electronic transport management which will monitor traffic within the City. The
collaboration with the policy is vital for achievement of these noble plans.
13. Civil Society Organizations (NGOs, CBOs)
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Civil society organizations will be mobilized and supported to design thematic and/or area
specific action plans and activities to implement the programmes and sub-programmes within
their areas of operation. Where capacity gaps are identified, interventions will be undertaken for
key identified CSOs to facilitate them to develop such needed skills, institutional support and
logistical resources for the implementation of specific actions of this plan. More importantly,
CBOs, informal associations and other grassroots based CSOs are expected to support the
implementation of the community driven development activities. As part of the DDP sector
coordination enhancement, detailed mapping of CSO operations will be undertaken, needs
assessed/ identified, and strategies to support them implemented at all levels.
14. Private Sector Agencies
In accordance with the GoR‟s policy of private sector-driven economic development and
indeed as highlighted within the EDPRS, the private sector has critical roles to play in the
implementation of the CKDP. Private sector agencies will be mobilized and sensitized,
through the Private Sector Federation (PSF) and its district offices, to integrate the CKDP
priorities into their activities and strategies for development. Specific incentives to encourage
best practices in services and industries and value adding investments in the agricultural
sector, will be developed and made available to the sector actors, subject to budget provisions.
An important category of private sector that will be engaged more proactively are the
cooperatives and micro finance institutions which are interacting with the poor, trade and
industrial sectors at increasing scales. According to Private Sector Development Strategy crafted
by MINICOM, the CoK as well as the districts are required support the identification and
purchase land for industrial development, provide incentives to the investors that are consistent
with RDB investment code, improve enabling environment for micro informal and household
enterprises, support creation of new businesses and enhance skills development. The City of
Kigali through various activities outlined in this CKDP will play an important role to the
implementation of the above objectives.
15. Donors and other Development Partners
Beyond providing financial support, development partners (donors, international NGOs) are
expected to participate very actively in the implementation of the CKDP. As a part of the refined
focus and support to the implementation of the EDPRS, the implementation of the City
development plan will draw from the experience of EDPRS formulation and rely on the
participatory partnerships with development partners like BTC, World Bank, African
Development Bank, UNWomen, and UNDP etc.
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Chapter 5: MONITORING AND EVALUATION
In order to improve the rate of project implementation during the plan period, Monitoring and
Evaluation will need to be conducted at different levels with clearly defined roles to boost
ownership and sustainability.
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The monitoring and evaluation of the City of Kigali Development Plan will present unique
challenges that will require careful thought to ensure an effective monitoring and evaluation
framework is put in place. This is because the main role of City of Kigali is overseeing of
implementation of the development projects by the Districts. It would therefore mean that the
CoK will not only monitor and evaluate the implementation of the CKDP but will also do the
same for the 3 districts to ensure overall implementation of the development plans to achieve
overall economic development and reduction of poverty in City of Kigali as a province. It
would therefore require that the City to monitor and evaluate at the District level to see
whether the implementation is being accordingly.
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (JMEC) which comprises of Planning
Team, Advisor to the Mayor and Director of Good Governance will be revitalized and its
mandate widened to not only focus on public sector programmes but also on NGO and CBO
funded projects. The committee will also consider including 2 members from the Civil
Society. This partnership of all stakeholders in the development process in the City will be
extended down to the cell level for wider ownership and sustainability.
In addition, the JMEC will work closely with the National Steering Committee which will
appoint a joint committee for Monitoring and Evaluation Committee to ensure that a
coordinated approach is adopted to monitor public sector projects through reports and joint
inspections.
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Chapter 6: COST AND FINANCING OF THE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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References
1. Decentralization Sector Strategic Plan 2012
2. Draft ICT Strategic Plan (2013/14-2017/18
3. Draft Social Protection Strategic Plan, (2013-2018)
4. Environment and Natural Resources Strategic Plan, (2013-18)
5. Gahanga Urban Design Draft Report, 2013
6. Gasabo District Physical Development Plan 2012
7. Housing Market Demand Survey Report, 2012-2022
8. Justice, Reconciliation, Law and Order II Strategic Plan (2013-18)
9. Kicukiro District Physical Development Plan 2012
10. City of Kigali Development Plan 2008- 2012
11. Kigali Conceptual Master Plan 2007-2030
12. Kimironko Urban Design Draft Report, 2013
13. Nyarugenge District Physical Development Plan 2012
14. Public Financial Management Sector Strategic Plan 2012
15. Rwanda Demographic Housing Survey 2010 Report
16. Rwanda EICV 3 2010 Report
17. Strategic Planning Paper for Transport Sector for EDPRS 2
18. Urbanization Sector Strategic Plan, 2013
19. Youth Sector Strategic Plan 2012
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Annexure 1: City of Kigali Priorities
CoK Priority
Cok Output
Output
Transport
28.4 Km of asphalt Road
network
road constructed
improved in CoK
Road
network
100 km of stone
improved
in CoK
paved road
constructed
29.5 km of asphalt
roads rehabilitated
Existing and new
roads maintained
17 km along the
major public
transport corridors
expanded
6 interchanges
constructed in
major junctions
Dedicated Bus
Lanes (DBL) on
expanded roads
created
Land for Bus
Rapid Transport
(BRT) corridor of
17km secured
City Priority Actions
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Commencement
Construction
Commencement
Construction
of Progress
Construction
of Progress
Construction
of Commencement of Progress
Construction
Construction
of Progress
of Progress
Construction
Construction
of Completion
Construction
of Completion
Construction
of
Commencement
Construction
Commencement
Rehabilitation
Commencement
Construction
of Progress
Construction
of Continuous
maintenance
of Progress
Construction
of Commencement of Progress
Construction
Construction
Continuous
Continuous
maintenance
maintenance
on Progress
on Progress
Construction
Construction
of Completion
Construction
Continuous
maintenance
on Completion
Construction
of
Traffic
congestion
reduced
Tendering process Commencement of Progress
and
design Construction
Construction
commenced
on Progress
Construction
Integrated public
transport
Commencement
of Construction
Road
network
improved in CoK
Road
network
improved in CoK
Traffic
congestion
reduced
Integrated public
transport
on
of
Commencement of Dedicated lanes Dedicated
lanes
Construction
established
on established
on
completed roads
completed roads
Commence
feasibility study
49
of
Expropriation
commenced
Expropriation
completed
Nyabugogo
intercity bus
terminal improved
3 pedestrian
bridges erected
Sidewalks on the
existing and new
roads erected
Infrastructure
development
professionals
capacity enhanced
Gender equity in
construction
projects promoted
HIV/AIDS
awareness in
construction
projects promoted
Integrated public Commencement
transport
Construction
of Progress
Construction
on Progress
Construction
on Progress
Construction
Integrated public Commencement
transport
Construction
Integrated public Commencement
transport
Construction
of Progress
Construction
of Progress
Construction
on Completion
Construction
on Progress
Construction
of
Improved
professionalism
in infrastructure
development
Sensitization
campaigns
and
provision of protective
materials
Recruit,
train,
motivate
and
retain
civil
engineers, quantity
surveyors etc
Recruit,
train,
motivate and retain
civil
engineers,
quantity surveyors
etc
Sensitization
Sensitization
campaigns
and campaigns
and
provision
of provision
of
protective
protective materials
materials
Water &Sanitation
New sanitary
landfill and
recycling center
constructed
Incinerator
constructed
on
on Progress
Construction
on
Recruit,
train,
motivate
and
retain
civil
engineers,
quantity
surveyors etc
Enhanced gender Impose gender quota Impose
gender Impose
gender Impose
gender
parity
in every contract
quota in every quota in every quota in every
contract
contract
contract
Reduced
HIVAIDS prevalence
among
construction
workers
Recruit,
train,
motivate and retain
civil
engineers,
quantity surveyors etc
on Progress
Construction
on Completion
Construction
Improved solid Commencement
waste
Construction
management
of Progress
Construction
on Completion
Construction
Improved solid Commencement
waste
Construction
management
of Progress
Construction
on Incinerator
installed
and
commissioned
50
of
Recruit,
train,
motivate and retain
civil
engineers,
quantity surveyors etc
Impose gender quota
in every contract
Sensitization
Sensitization
campaigns and campaigns
and
provision
of provision of protective
protective
materials
materials
Public toilets
constructed
Improved access Commencement
to
sanitary Construction
facilities
of Progress
Construction
on Progress
Construction
on Progress
Construction
on Progress
Construction
on
Eco friendly toilets
constructed
in
available
open
spaces
All existing
(wastewater and
storm water)
ravines constructed
Improved access Commencement
to
sanitary Construction
facilities
of Progress
Construction
on Progress
Construction
on Progress
Construction
on Progress
Construction
on
Commencement
Construction
of Progress
Construction
on Progress
Construction
on Progress
Construction
on Progress
Construction
on
Sewerage system, Centralized
in CBD1 and CBD2 sewerage
constructed
system
improved
Commencement
Construction
of Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Completion
Construction
of
Disabled friendly
toilets constructed
Commencement
Construction
of Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
Waste management
operators trained
Promote gender in
waste recycling
activities
Storm water
drainage
system
improved
Social
inclusion
enhanced
Proper waste
handling
improved
Income
generation
among women
promoted
Conduct training on
transportation,
handling and disposal
of solid and liquid
waste
Impart
Recycling
skills
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Conduct training
on transportation,
handling
and
disposal of solid
and liquid waste
Impart Recycling
skills
Conduct training on
transportation,
handling
and
disposal of solid
and liquid waste
Impart Recycling
skills
Conduct training on
transportation,
handling
and
disposal of solid
and liquid waste
Impart Recycling
skills
on
Conduct training on
transportation,
handling
and
disposal of solid and
liquid waste
Impart
Recycling
skills
Urbanization/Housing
1,744 ha for
affordable housing
expropriated
Access
to Identification
of Commencement
Continuous
affordable housing land
through of expropriation expropriation
increased
zoning
process
Continuous
expropriation
Continuous
expropriation
to Commencement of Progress
3,000
affordable Access
affordable
housing
Construction
construction
housing
units
at
increased
Akuminigo
Rugarama
sites
developed
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on
Access
to Commencement of Progress
affordable housing Construction
construction
increased
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on
2,000 affordable units
in Kinyinya, Gacuriro
and Batsinda ( RSSB)
constructed
Affordable Housing
conference conducted
25 ha identified for
commercial building
development
Awareness
on 1st Conference held Conference
in
investment
in Kigali
EAC
Partner
opportunities
in
States and other
affordable housing
African Cities
disseminated
Construction
of Construction
of
Commercial
commercial
commercial
building
buildings
buildings
development
Conferences
in Conferences
in Conferences
in
Asia, Europe and Asia, Europe and Asia, Europe and
US
US
US
Construction
commercial
buildings
of Construction
commercial
buildings
of Construction
commercial
buildings
of
Construction
of Construction
recreational
recreational
facilities
facilities
Safety on the city Commencement
Progress
roads increased
Installation
Installation
of Construction
recreational
facilities
on Progress
Installation
of Construction
recreational
facilities
on Progress
Installation
of Construction
recreational
facilities
on Progress
Installation
of
Greening
the Watering the green Watering the green Watering
increased
2 sites developed for
parks and plazas
85 km of new roads
installed with street
light
Modern irrigation
Recreational
facilities improved
and Watering the green Watering
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on
the
system for City
gardens adopted
Nursery beds for
ornamental trees and
flowers established
Modern technology
of streets
cleaning/sweeping
adopted
Urban planning
professionals
capacity enhanced
beautification
improved
Greening
beautification
improved
gardens
Green energy
technologies in new
housing development
and street lighting
promoted
Housing development
opportunities to
regional housing
developers promoted
Gender, PWDs,
PLWH in social
houses ownership
prioritized
HIV/AIDS awareness
in housing projects
promoted
Reduced
consumption
non-renewable
energy
and Planting
ornamental
and flowers
green gardens
gardens
gardens
green gardens
of Planting
trees ornamental
and flowers
of Planting
trees ornamental
and flowers
of Planting
trees ornamental
and flowers
of Planting
trees ornamental
and flowers
of
trees
and Cleaning
sweeping
and Cleaning
sweeping
and Cleaning
sweeping
and Cleaning
sweeping
and
Cleanliness
enhanced
Cleaning
sweeping
Improved
professionalism in
urban
planning
development
Recruit,
train,
motivate and retain
urban
planners,
GIS
experts,
Architects etc
Recruit,
train,
motivate
and
retain
urban
planners,
GIS
experts, Architects
etc
Install solar panels Install solar panels
of in
commercial in
commercial
buildings and street buildings
and
lights
street lights
Recruit,
train,
motivate and retain
urban
planners,
GIS
experts,
Architects etc
Recruit,
train,
motivate and retain
urban
planners,
GIS
experts,
Architects etc
Recruit,
train,
motivate
and
retain
urban
planners,
GIS
experts, Architects
etc
Install solar panels Install solar panels Install solar panels
in
commercial in
commercial in
commercial
buildings and street buildings and street buildings
and
lights
lights
street lights
Increased
integration
EAC Construction
of Construction
of Construction
of Construction
of Construction
of
houses by EAC houses by EAC houses by EAC houses by EAC houses by EAC
investors
investors
investors
investors
investors
Increased
inclusion
social Allocation
of Allocation
of Allocation
of Allocation
of Allocation
of
houses to women, houses to women, houses to women, houses to women, houses to women,
PWDs and PLWH
PWDs and PLWH PWDs and PLWH
PWDs and PLWH
PWDs and PLWH
Reduced
HIV- Sensitization
AIDS prevalence
campaigns
and
provision
of
protective materials
53
Sensitization
Sensitization
campaigns
and campaigns
and
provision
of provision
of
protective
protective materials
Sensitization
campaigns
and
provision
of
protective materials
Sensitization
campaigns
and
provision
of
protective
Disabled toilets
integrated in all
commercial
development
Increased
inclusion
social Provision
for
disabled
friendly
toilets
in
commercial
buildings
Environment and Natural Resources
areas Landscaping
Gikondo Industrial Wetland
and
improved
Park and
beautification
of
Nyabugogo
the riparian zone
wetlands
rehabilitated
Social Protection
Two informal
settlements
upgraded
Vulnerability of
people living in
informal
settlements
reduced
Residents from at Vulnerability of
least two high risk people living in
high risk zones
areas relocated
reduced
Women
Projects for
unemployment
women
and vulnerability
employment
reduced
promoted
Special
mechanisms for
relocation of
women, PLWH
Increase
inclusion
materials
Provision
for
disabled friendly
toilets
in
commercial
buildings
Provision
for
disabled
friendly
toilets
in
commercial
buildings
Landscaping
Landscaping and
and
beautification of
beautification of the riparian zone
the
riparian
zone
Provision
for
disabled
friendly
toilets
in
commercial
buildings
materials
Provision
for
disabled friendly
toilets
in
commercial
buildings
Landscaping
Landscaping and
and
beautification
of
beautification
the riparian zone
of the riparian
zone
Conclude Study on Upgrade
by Upgrade
by Upgrade
by Upgrade
by
informal settlements in priorities
priorities identified priorities identified priorities identified
the City
identified through through the study
through the study
through the study
the study
Conduct Study
high risk areas
on Relocate
by
priorities
identified through
the study
Initiate
handicraft, Initiate handicraft,
mushrooms
etc mushrooms
etc
projects
projects
social Mapping of vulnerable Mapping
of
groups and providing vulnerable groups
special mechanisms
and
providing
special
mechanisms
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Relocate
by Relocate
by Relocate
by
priorities identified priorities identified priorities identified
through the study
through the study
through the study
Initiate handicraft, Initiate handicraft, Initiate handicraft,
mushrooms
etc mushrooms
etc mushrooms
etc
projects
projects
projects
Mapping
of
vulnerable groups
and
providing
special mechanisms
Mapping
of
vulnerable groups
and
providing
special mechanisms
Mapping
of
vulnerable groups
and
providing
special mechanisms
and the PWDs
provided
Youth
Kigali
Employment
Service Centre
established
Employment of
youth with
disabilities and
HIV-AIDS
prioritized
Gender equity in
employment
promoted
Youth
Link
youth
with Link youth with Link youth
unemployment
prospective employers prospective
prospective
and vulnerability
employers
employers
reduced
with Link youth
prospective
employers
with Link youth
prospective
employers
with
Increased
inclusion
with Link
with Link
with
Youth
participation in
Hanga Umurimo
promoted
Youth
cooperatives in
cleaning, greening
and beautification
and other activities
promoted
Increased youth Build capacity for
enterprises
youth
to develop
bankable
business
plans
Build capacity for
youth to develop
bankable business
plans
Build capacity for
youth to develop
bankable business
plans
Build capacity for
youth to develop
bankable business
plans
Build capacity for
youth to develop
bankable business
plans
Increase
youth Form
youth
productivity
cooperatives
for
cleaning,
greening,
beautification
and
other activities
Form
youth
cooperatives for
cleaning,
greening,
beautification and
other activities
Form
youth
cooperatives
for
cleaning, greening,
beautification and
other activities
Form
youth
cooperatives
for
cleaning, greening,
beautification and
other activities
Form
youth
cooperatives
for
cleaning, greening,
beautification and
other activities
social Link
youth
with Link youth with Link
disabilities and HIV- disabilities
AIDS to prospective HIV-AIDS
youth
and disabilities
to HIV-AIDS
employers
prospective
prospective
prospective
employers
employers
employers
Increased gender Link female and male Link female and Link female and Link female
parity
youth to prospective male youth to male
youth to male
youth
employers
prospective
prospective
prospective
employers
employers
employers
ICT
Operational
youth
and disabilities
to HIV-AIDS
Navigation and
tracking system
55
youth
and disabilities
to HIV-AIDS
and
to
prospective
employers
and Link female and
to male
youth to
prospective
employers
navigation system
established
Modern
technology in city
operations
adopted
increased
Operational
efficiency
increased
Install
management
software
Tax Install
Performance
management
dashboard
Install
Travel Install
Install Project and
management
Governance risk portfolio
software
and compliance management
software
software
Install Reporting and
analytics software
Use and
Utilization of ICT
systems capacity
enhanced
ICT adoption and Train staff on ICT Train
use increased
systems installed
ICT
staff on Train staff on ICT Train staff on Train staff on ICT
systems systems installed ICT
systems systems installed
installed
installed
Education
Public libraries in
the 3 Districts
established
Reading
and Identify
land
for Carry
out Mobilize resources Commence
writing
culture public libraries in 3 feasibility study for construction
Construction
promoted
districts
for construction
Reading
and
writing
competitions
conducted
annually in City
schools
Participation of
girl child in
reading/writing
competition
Reading
and Identify partners for Piloting
writing
culture the venture
project in
promoted
schools
Increased gender Promote girl
parity
participation
reading/writing
competition
the Conduct
few competition
child Promote girl child
in participation
in
reading/writing
competition
56
1st Conduct
competition
annually
Promote girl child
participation
in
reading/writing
competition
Progress
construction
on
the Conduct
the
competition annually
Promote
girl
child
participation in
reading/writing
competition
Promote girl
participation
reading/writing
competition
child
in
promoted
Access of reading
materials to
visually impaired
initiated
Health
Two District
(Nyarugenge &
Kicukiro)
Hospitals
constructed
Population highly
exposed to HIVAIDS infection
mapped
Health workers
capacity for both
public and private
enhanced
Increased
inclusion
social Provide Braille‟s in Provide Braille‟s Provide Braille‟s in Provide Braille‟s Provide Braille‟s in
public libraries
in public libraries
public libraries
in public libraries public libraries
Access to health Construction
care increased
commences
Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Completion
construction
of
HIV-AIDS
prevalence
reduced
Study undertaken to Preventive
and Preventive
and Preventive and Preventive
map the populations protective measures protective measures protective
protective
adopted
adopted
measures adopted adopted
Professionalism
and quality of
health
care
improved
Recruit,
train,
motivate and retain
doctors, pharmacists
nurses, community
health
workers,
midwives and other
health cadres
Recruit,
train,
motivate and retain
doctors, pharmacists
nurses, community
health
workers,
midwives and other
health cadres
Private Sector Development
Increased financial Provide training on Provide training
Financial literacy
inclusion
financial literacy
on
financial
among youth and
literacy
women enhanced
Increased
Provide incentives Provide incentives
Investment in
employment
for investors
for investors
tourism/hospitality
opportunities
promoted
57
Recruit,
train,
motivate and retain
doctors,
pharmacists nurses,
community health
workers, midwives
and other health
cadres
Recruit,
train,
motivate and retain
doctors,
pharmacists nurses,
community health
workers, midwives
and other health
cadres
Provide training on Provide training
financial literacy
on
financial
literacy
Provide incentives Provide
for investors
incentives
for
investors
and
measures
Recruit,
train,
motivate and retain
doctors, pharmacists
nurses, community
health
workers,
midwives and other
health cadres
Provide training on
financial literacy
Provide incentives for
investors
Women and youth
employment
projects supported
Increase
women Provide
and
youth support
productivity
Public Financial Management
Increased
Compliance with
efficiency
PFM regulations
management
increased
technical Provide technical Provide
support
support
Implement
in recommendations
of from OAG office
technical Provide technical Provide
support
support
technical
Implement
recommendations
from OAG office
Implement
recommendations
from OAG office
Implement
recommendations
from OAG office
Implement
recommendations
from OAG office
Train employees on
procurement
procedures, assets
management and
other PFM systems
Train employees on
procurement
procedures, assets
management and
other PFM systems
Train employees on
procurement
procedures, assets
management
and
other PFM systems
Train employees on
procurement
procedures,
assets
management
and
other PFM systems
public
Awareness and use Increased
compliance
of PFMS among
employees
increased
Train employees
on
procurement
procedures, assets
management and
other
PFM
systems
Justice, Reconciliation, Law and Order
Alternative dispute Litigation costs Conclude MoU with Continuous use of Continuous use of Continuous
MINIJUST
ADR
ADR
of ADR
resolutions options reduced
(out of court
settlements,
mediation,
negotiation and
arbitration)
adopted
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use Continuous
ADR
use
of
Annexure 2: City of Kigali Targets
CoK Output
Output
Indicator
Targets
Means
of
Verification
Baseline
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
153 km
7.2 km
8.4 km
5.1 km
5.9 km
1.8 km
Transport
28.4 km of new asphalt roads
constructed
No. of Kms.
100 km of stone paved road
constructed
No. of Kms
22.87 km
22.87km
22.87km
15.69 km
15.69 km
29.5 km of asphalt roads
rehabilitated
No. of Kms
6.96 km
4.6 km
5.3 km
6.6km
6 km
All new and existing roads
maintained
No. of Kms
281.4 km
56.28km
56.28km
56.28km
56.28km
56.28km
17 km along the major public
transport corridors expanded
No. of kms
21 km
3.4 km
3.4 km
3.4 km
3.4 km
3.4 km
6 interchanges in major junctions
constructed
Numbers
Nil
Dedicated Bus Lanes (DBL) on
expanded roads created
No. of kms
59
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Land for Bus Rapid Transport
(BRT) corridor of 17km secured
Nyabugogo intercity bus terminal
improved
No.
hectares
%
3 pedestrian bridges erected
Numbers
Sidewalks on the existing and new
roads erected
No. of kms
of
Infrastructure
development No. of Staff
professionals capacity enhanced
Gender Equity in construction No
of
projects promoted
female/male
employed
HIV/AIDS awareness in construction No.
of Nil
projects promoted
sensitization
meetings,
materials
distributed
20%
20%
1No
1 No
1 No
25Kms
50 Kms
75 Kms
5
5
5
20%
40%
100Kms
157 kms
5
5
Phase 1
Phase 1
Expropriation
Report
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Governance
Dept/GMO
Reports
Health
Dept/CNLS
reports
Water and Sanitation
Landfill and recycling center
constructed
Phases
Final
Phase 1
Design
Complete
Incinerator constructed
Numbers
Nil
1 No.
60
Phase 1
Phase 1
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Supervisors
Report
Commissioning
Numbers
Public toilets in petrol station
constructed
Eco friendly toilets constructed in Numbers
available open spaces
Existing (wastewater and storm
water) ravines constructed
6
6
6
6
6
Nil
1
2
3
4
5
of Nil
5
5
5
5
5
of Nil
100
200
300
400
500
Numbers
1
2
3
4
5
No.
of
hectares
No. of units
150ha
250ha
350ha
450ha
544ha
150 units
500 units
700 units
850 units
800 units
No. of units
100 units
300 units
400 units
600 units
600 units
Reports
MoUs
5ha
5ha
5ha
5ha
5ha
Expropriation
Report
Kms
Sewerage system, in CBD1 and Kms
CBD2 constructed
Waste Management operators
Trained
Gender
in
waste
recycling
promoted
Urbanization
Affordable Housing Investors
Conference conducted
1,744 ha secured for affordable
housing
Affordable housing units at
Akuminigo
Rugarama
sites
developed
Affordable units in Kinyinya,
Gacuriro and Batsinda ( RSSB)
through private sector and PPPs
25 ha identified for commercial
building development
Report
MoUs
2
No.
trainings
No.
women
No.
hectares
Final
Design
Complete
of
61
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Training
reports
GMO/Governa
nce depts.
Conference
Report
Expropriation
Report
Reports
and
MoUs
and
2 sites developed for parks and
plazas
85 km of new roads
installed with street light
Numbers
Modern irrigation system for City
gardens adopted
Nursery beds for ornamental trees
and flowers established
Modern technology of streets
cleaning/sweeping adopted
Urban planning professionals
capacity enhanced
Green energy technologies in new
housing development and street
lighting promoted
Housing development opportunities
promotion to regional housing
developers enhanced
No.
hectares
No.
hectares
Kms
Gender, PWDs, PLWH in social
housing prioritized
HIV/AIDS awareness in housing
projects promoted
Disabled toilets integrated in all
commercial development
of
Reports
and
MoUs
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
Reports
of
Reports
No. of kms
10Km
20km
20km
20km
15km
Reports
No. of staff
No. of solar Nil
panels
installed
50
100
200
300
400
OSC
/Infrastructure
Dept Reports
No. of Units
from
EAC
house
developers
No.
of Nil
housing units
taken
by
these groups
No.
of Nil
sensitization
meetings and
materials
distributed
No. of toilets
constructed
500
1,000
2,000
4,000
5,000
OSC Reports
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
GMO/MINAL
OC/CNLS/NC
PD Reports
5
5
5
5
5
CoK
Health
Dept
CNLS
Reports
10
20
30
40
50
OSC
Reports/NCPD
62
Environment and Natural Resources
No.
of
Gikondo Industrial Park and
hectares
Nyabugogo wetlands rehabilitated
Social Protection
Two informal settlements upgraded Numbers
1
2
1
2
Residents from at least two high
risk areas relocated
Numbers
Kigali Employment Service Centre
established
No. of youths
employed
100
150
200
250
300
Projects for women and youth
employment promoted
No.
of
women
employed
100
150
200
250
300
Special mechanisms for relocation
of women, PLWH, and PWDs
provided
Number
relocated
under special
mechanisms
No. of youth Nil
employed
1,000
3,000
5,000
7,000
10,000
No. of youth Nil
PWDs
and
LWH
employed
50
100
150
200
250
Youth
Kigali Employment Service Centre
established
Employment of youth with
disabilities and HIV-AIDS
prioritized
63
CoK
Governance
Dept Reports
CoK
Governance
Dept Reports
CoK
Governance
Dept Reports
CoK
Governance/
GMO
Dept
Reports
CoK
Governance/
GMO
Dept
Reports/NCPD/
CNLS
CoK
Governance
Dept Reports
CoK
Governance
Dept
Reports/NCPD/
CNLS
Gender equity in youth
employment promoted
Youth participation in Hanga
Umurimo promoted
120
200
300
400
500
CoK
Governance
Dept Reports
% of usage
10%
20%
40%
80%
100%
No. of IT systems
installed
and
utilized
No.
of
staff
trained on new IT
systems
1
2
3
4
5
CoK Dept of
ICT
CoK Dept of
ICT
Youth cooperatives in cleaning and
beautification and other activities
promoted
ICT
Operational navigation system
put in place
Modern technology in city
operations adopted
Use and utilization of IT
systems capacity enhanced
No.
of Nil
females and
males
employed
No. of youth
participated
and financed
No.
of 80
cooperatives
CoK Dept of
ICT
Education
Public libraries established in
the 3 Districts
Reading and writing
competitions conducted
annually in City schools
Participation of girl child in
reading/writing competition
promoted
Access of reading materials to
visually impaired initiated
Numbers
1
No. of participants
1
No. of girls participating
No. of visually impaired
accessing
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2
3
1
2
4
5
CoK
Good
Governance
CoK
Good
Governance/
GMO
CoK
Good
Governance/
NCPD
CoK/Good
Governance,
NCPD, KPL
Health
Two district ( Nyarugenge and
Kicukiro) hospitals constructed
Population highly exposed to
HIV-AIDS infection mapped
Health workers capacity for
both public and private
enhanced
Private Sector Development
Financial Literacy among youth
and women enhanced
Investment in tourism promoted
Number
1
Final Reception
Report,
Supervisors
Report
No. of people identified
No. of health workers
trained
No. of women and youth
trained
No. of investors in
tourism
No. of women and youth
cooperatives supported
Women and youth employment
projects supported
Public Financial Management
%
55%
Compliance with PFM regulations
increased
No.
of
Awareness and use of PFMS
employees
among employees increased
trained
PFM
69%
75%
85%
90%
100%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
on
Justice, Reconciliation, Law and Order
%
0%
Alternative dispute resolutions
options (out of court settlements,
mediation, negotiation and
arbitration) adopted
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Annexure 3: Sector Outcomes
Sector Outcome
Transport
108 km of City of Kigali unpaved roads
upgraded to paved road for bus routes
Feasibility study and preliminary design on
the construction of City of Kigali Ring road
cum Expressway
Development of a Business model for
bus operation under route franchising
approach for City of Kigali
90 km of Dedicated Bus Lanes (DBLs)
for exclusive use by Dedicated Right-ofWay Buses in 16 bus routes without
expropriation
30 km of Dedicated Bus Lanes (DBLs)
for exclusive use by Dedicated Right-ofWay Buses in bus routes with
expropriation
Detailed Design Study for a BRT system
for City of Kigali
District Output
City Priority Actions
2013-14
2014-15
Road network in the Commencement Progress
on
city improved
of construction
construction
Traffic congestion Commencement Commencement
reduced
of the Study
of Construction
2015-16
Progress
construction
Progress
construction
Public
transport Business model
integrated
developed and
implemented
Public
transport DBL
without
integrated
expropriation
identified
Business model
developed
and
implemented
DBL
on
identified routes
implemented
Business model
developed
and
implemented
DBL
on
identified routes
implemented
Public
transport Commencement
integrated
of Construction
Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
2016-17
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
2017-18
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
Business model
developed
and
implemented
DBL
on
identified routes
implemented
on Progress
construction
Development of
10 km of BRT
corridor in the
City of Kigali
Develop
PPPs
and improve 700
100 Automated smart fare collection Public
transport 10
Automated
system in bus shelter
integrated
smart
fare
collection system
installed
Integrated Smart ticketing system with Public
transport 100,000
micro processing ability (1,000,000 cards) integrated
integrated smart
ticketing
with
micro-
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Automated
smart
fare
collection system
installed
600,000
integrated smart
ticketing
with
micro- processing
66
10
Automated
smart
fare
collection system
installed
100,000
integrated smart
ticketing
with
micro- processing
30
Automated
smart
fare
collection system
installed
300,000
integrated smart
ticketing
with
micro- processing
on
Business model
developed
and
implemented
DBL
on
identified routes
implemented
on Progress
construction
Public
transport Detailed design Detailed design Development of
integrated
study
study
5 km of BRT
commenced
commenced
corridor in the
City of Kigali
Improvement of 1,000 bus shelters in City Public
transport Develop
PPPs Develop
PPPs Develop
PPPs
of Kigali
integrated
and improve 100 and improve 300 and improve 500
on
on
Development of
17 km of BRT
corridor in the
City of Kigali
Develop
PPPs
and
improve
1000
100 Automated
smart
fare
collection system
installed
1,000,000
integrated smart
ticketing
with
micro- processing
Establishment of a Public Transport Public
transport
Operation control centre
integrated
Establishment of an Improved Intercity
Bus Terminal in City of Kigali
Development of Bus Sleeping Ground by
upgrading existing taxi park
Development of 100 km of High Quality
footpath on both side of roads with shade
tree at 10 m interval including wheel chair
access facilities for disables
Development of Bicycle parking at 25
sites
3 number of Park-and-ride facility (open
lot parking) peripheral area
Public
transport
integrated
Public
transport
integrated
Public
transport
integrated
processing ability
installed
Taskforce
for
public transport
operation control
centre
established
Construction
commenced
Construction
commenced
Construction
commenced
Public
transport Construction
integrated
commenced
Public
transport Construction
integrated
commenced
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ability installed
ability installed
ability installed
ability installed
Task
force Task
force Task
force Task
force
recommendations recommendations recommendations recommendations
implemented
implemented
implemented
implemented
Progress
construction
Progress
construction
Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on
Progress
construction
Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on Progress
construction
on
on
on
on
Annexure 4: Cross Cutting Issues
CROSS CUTTING
ISSUE
Gender & Family
Disability and
social inclusion
Capacity Building
CHALLENGE
STRATEGIES
 Gender inequality especially in construction
project contracts awarded by CoK.
 % of women to be employed will be imbedded in new
contracts with City contractors.
 Priority on less manual works like painting etc priority to be
given to women
 Gender friendly work environment e.g. maternity leave etc. to
be adhered to.
 Eradication of street families, urchins and
vagabonds
 Gender insensitivity in access to toilets and
sanitary facilities by both private and public
offices within the City
 Lack of street lighting which may result to
GBV
 Low implementation of guidelines for
access to buildings by disabled
 Lack of pathways dedicated for disabled
 Lack of parking lots dedicated to disabled
 Low access to transport for disabled
 Gikondo transit center to be strengthened
 Improve the Human Resource Strategy
which is designed around a policy on
rewards and compensation, recruitment,
selection, induction, mentoring, professional
development and performance management
to better motivate the City employees and to
support career development needs of
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 Construction of public toilets
 Sensitization campaigns to private especially banks to provide
sanitary facilities for women from within
 Installation of more street lights on the City roads
 Strict implementation of the guidelines
 Creation of pathways, parking lots for disabled
 Encourage private sector to buy buses with seats reserved fro
disabled
 Develop a sustainable human resource strategy aimed at
attracting and retaining staff in the COK
employees;
Environmental,
Climate Change
and Disaster
Management
HIV/AIDS and Non
Communicable
Diseases
Regional
Integration
 Address
capacity
gaps
in
urbanization/housing and infrastructure
technical experts i.e. urban planners,
architects, quantity surveyors, engineers etc
 Address capacity gaps in environmental
health experts within the CoK
 Flooding in wetland areas like Nyabugogo
 Landslides in high risk zones
 Wetland areas in Gikondo and Nyabugogo





Outbreak of fires, earthquakes etc.
Green energy issues
Pollution in the city
Prostitution
Rural urban migration creating vulnerability
to infection
 Regional offices for different institutions set
up in CoK
 Regional conferences, workshops conducted
in CoK
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 Deliberately head hunt for these cadre of staff locally or
outside and provide incentives for retention
 Deliberately head hunt for these cadre of staff locally or
outside and provide incentives for retention
 Construction of water ravines and improvement of the
drainage system
 Relocation of the people
 Rehabilitation of the areas
 Implementation of health and safety rules in construction
 Construction of trees to absorb gas emissions
 Implement the environmental laws
 Women empowerment projects
 Sensitization to new employees in Kigali especially in
construction sites
 Support MINEAC to lobby regional offices
 Collaborate with RDB and other stakeholders
Annexure 5: Challenges and Priorities of the City of Kigali
Sector
Challenges Priorities
Targets
Innovations for
EDPRS 2
Transport
Limited
Constructing Asphalt
accessibility to roads and stone paved
all weather
roads
road network
Continuously maintaining
all existing City roads
Traffic
Expanding existing single
Congestion
carriage way to dual
carriage way and 4-lane to
6-lane dual carriageway
Improving major junctions
(Interchanges, roundabout,
traffic lights, etc.)
Inefficient
Developing efficient and
Public
effective public transport
transport
system for CoK
system
28.4km of new asphalt roads constructed 9
100km of stone paved road constructed10
29.5km of asphalt roads rehabilitated11
All existing roads maintained
Purchasing
machine for
producing/shaping
cobblestones
17km along the major public transport corridors
expanded12
Private-Public
Partnership model
of financing
a) Roads in good
condition: 85%
(V2020)
b) 106 Km of tarmac
and stone-paved
roads (7YGP)
6 major junctions: Gishushu, Gisementi,
Giporoso, Nyabugogo, SEZ and AirportRwamagana road junctions improved
Dedicated Bus Lanes (DBL) on expanded roads
created
Land for Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) corridor of
17km secured
Nyabugogo intercity bus terminal improved
3 pedestrian bridges erected
Sidewalks on the existing and new roads erected
9
For more details, see annex 1
For more details, see annex 2
11
For more details, see annex 3
12
For more details, see annex 4
10
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Sector
Challenges Priorities
Targets
Innovations for
EDPRS 2
(15km)
Water and
Sanitation
a) Access to improved
sanitation facilities:
100% (Vision 2020
& 7YGP)
b) Access to clean
water: 100%
(Vision2020 &
7YGP)
Urbanization
a)
13
Urban population
: 35% (Vision
Lack of an
appropriate
solid waste
treatment
facilities
Low access to
sanitary
facilities in the
City
Limited
proper storm
water drainage
system
Lack of
centralized
sewerage
system
Annual
deficit/demand
of affordable
housing units
Constructing new sanitary
landfill and recycling
center
Public-Private Partnership reviewed in provision
of public transport services
New sanitary landfill and recycling centre
constructed
Recycling of waste
One incinerator constructed
Constructing an
incinerator
Constructing public toilets
Implementing wastewater
and storm water master
plan
Constructing Sewerage
system
Creating Land Bank to
provide affordable land to
support affordable housing
- Public toilets construction at each petrol station
ensured
- Eco friendly toilets construction in open spaces
in the City ensured
- At least 3 ravines constructed each year13
- Sewerage system, in CBD1 and CBD2
constructed
1,744ha secured for affordable housing
Gasabo- 1,200ha
Kicukiro- 349ha
Nyarugenge- 175ha
Ravines to be constructed will be identified later after a careful assessment of urgent needs
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Recycling of waste
Treatment of
wastewater
(Sewerage
Treatment Plant)
Private-Public
Partnership model
of financing
Sector
2020) and 30%
(7YGP)
Challenges Priorities
Targets
Innovations for
EDPRS 2
estimated at
30,000 units
Facilitating investors to
Implement affordable
housing projects on
identified sites
- 3,000 affordable housing units at Akuminigo
and Rugarama sites developed
- 2,000 affordable units in Kinyinya, Gacuriro and
Batsinda
- Groups housing initiatives supported
Need for more
developed
commercial
buildings
Lack of public
parks and
plazas
Need for more
street lighting
Need for more
greening and
beautification
Facilitating investors to
acquire sites for
commercial building
development
Developing land bank for
public parks and plazas
25 ha identified for commercial building
development
Identification of
cheaper alternative
construction
materials and
technologies to
make housing
affordable
Private-Public
Partnership model
of financing
Install roads with street
lights
Adopting beautification
and greening appropriate
technology
Existence of
nonrehabilitated
wetland areas
Rehabilitating the wetland
areas
85km of existing asphalt and stones paved roads
installed with street light14
Irrigation system for City gardens adopted and
botanical gardens developed
Greening and Landscaping Master Plan
developed
Appropriate technology of streets
cleaning/sweeping adopted
Gikondo Industrial Park and Nyabugogo
wetlands rehabilitated
b) To mobilize
investors to build
up affordable
Houses (7YGP)
Environment and
Natural Resources
Forest cover : 30% of land
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2 sites developed for parks and plazas
Private-Public
Partnership model
of financing
Using Solar energy
for street lighting
Public-Private
Partnership
Sector
area (V2020 &7YGP)
Challenges Priorities
Existence of
informal
settlements on
fragile hill
slopes/high
risk areas
Prevalence of
Social Protection
a) Poverty (% under
homeless,
poverty line) (%): 20
delinquents,
(V2020&7YGP)
street vendors,
and people
b) Gini Coefficient
with disability
(income disparity):
0.350
(PWD)
needing
support
Need for more
Health
a) Life expectancy (Yrs):
health
66 (V2020) & 58
infrastructures
(7YGP)
b) Infant mortality rate: 30 Need for
mapping
(V2020 & 7YGP)
c) Maternal mortality rate population at
per 1,000: 2 (V2020 &
high risk of
7YGP)
HIV-AIDS
infection
Targets
Upgrading informal
settlements and relocating
people living in on fragile
hill slopes/high risk areas
-Two informal settlements upgraded
Supporting people with
disabilities and other
vulnerable groups
- PWD (KUREMERA) economic empowered
- Research on street vendors and beggars
conducted
- Establishment new rehabilitation and transit
centres by districts facilitated
Constructing health
infrastructures
Two District (Nyarugenge & Kicukiro) Hospitals
constructed
Mapping key population
highly exposed to HIVAIDS infection
Mapping key population highly exposed to HIVAIDS infection conducted and recommendations
implemented
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- Residents from at least two fragile hill
slopes/high risk areas relocated
Innovations for
EDPRS 2
Sector
Challenges Priorities
Private
Need for
vibrant and
empowered
private sector
a) Industry growth rate:
14 (V2020) & 12
(7YGP)
b) Service sector growth
rate:13.5(V2020)
c) Growth national
investments (GDP):
20% (V2020)
Youth
1.7m off firm jobs created
(7YGP)
ICT
a) Internet usage: 50%
(V2020)
b) Mobile subscription
people: 60% (V2020)
Targets
Empowering private sector - Training on Financial Literacy provided with
focus on women and youth conducted
- Environment for tourism investment promoted
- Projects for women and youth employment
supported
Urban
- Reduce unemployment
unemployment - Providing quick link
between job seekers and
job offers
- Providing basic training
on job seekers
Insufficient
Improving tracing system
tracing system of locations
of locations
Continued use Adopting modern
of manual
technology in city
systems in
management affairs
management
of city affairs
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- Kigali Employment Service Centre established
and functioning
Operational navigation system put in place
Tax collection management software installed
Performance Management Dashboard installed
Travel Management Software installed
Governance risk and compliance software installed
Project and Portfolio Management software installed
Reporting and Analytics software installed
Innovations for
EDPRS 2
Sector
Challenges Priorities
Targets
Education
Need for more Promoting reading and
reading and
writing culture
writing culture
among City
dwellers
- Two District Public libraries establishment
ensured
- Reading and writing competitions/festivals
conducted annually in schools
- Debate Clubs formation in each secondary
school ensured
Need for more
compliance
with PFM
regulations
Need for
reduced
litigation
Increasing compliance
with PFM regulations
Compliance level increased to 100%
Adopting alternative
dispute resolutions options
(out of court settlements,
mediation, negotiation and
arbitration)
Litigation cases reduced by 50%
Literacy level: 100%
(V2020) & 90% (7YGP)
Public Finance
Management
Justice,
Reconciliation, Law
and Order
7YGP: to enact laws on
mediation and establish a
National
Authority in charge of
Mediators‟ functioning
and empowerment
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Innovations for
EDPRS 2
Alternative Dispute
Resolutions
Options
Annex 1: Details about new asphalt roads to be constructed
28.4km of new asphalt roads to be constructed comprise of:
1. Kagugu-Batsinda-Nyacyonga : 7.2km
2. Nyamirambo-Rebero-Nyaza: 8.4km
3. Kimisange-Cyumbati –Nyamirambo : 3.9km
4. Cyumbati-Nyamirambo : 1.2km
5. Rubirizi-Busanza-Kanombe: 5.9km
6. Niboye-Kabeza: 1.8km
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Annex 2: Details about new stone paved roads to be constructed
 31.37km of stone paved road will be identified later
 68.63km of stone paved road to be constructed comprise of:
NYARUGENGE DISTRICT
No
Road Location
1 Roads in Biryogo area
2 Roads in Quartier Tarinyota
Two roads parallel to the main asphalt road from Biryogo (kuri 40) up to
3 Rwezamenyo market
4 Rwezamenyo roads accessing perpendicularly to the main asphalt road
5 Roads in Rwezamenyo area
6 Nyamirambo stadium - Kimisagara
7 Ryanyuma- Akumunigo
8 Ryanyuma-Akumunigo (2nd)
9 Muhima Hospital- Resident Hotel
10 Access to Muhima Metropolitan police Head office
11 Kacyiru Public Library - King King Faical Hospital
12 Kacyiru Primary school-Police Kacyiru
13 Road Behind Police Hospital
12 Road Gisozi connecting two existing asphalt roads
TOTAL
Length
(km)
0.489
0.847
2.129
0.945
1.628
0.727
0.993
4.3681
1.095
0.598
3.006
0.829
0.421
0.783
18.859
KICUKIRO DISTRICT
No
Length
(km)
8.915
2.255
1.863
2.379
1.188
0.949
0.922
18.471
Road Location
1 Roads in Kimisange area
2 RBS-New Jerusalem-Kagarama
3 Roads in Kagarama area
4 Roads in NIBOYE area
5 Roads in ZINIA area
6 Round about Gikondo- Marembo
7 Chez Mironko-Marembo
TOTAL
GASABO DISTRICT
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
Road Location
Roads in Gisimenti Zone
Roads in REMERA zone
Roads in Migina zone
Road between Remera tax park and Mushumbamwiza
Roads surrounding KIMIRONKO Market
Roads surrounding the asphalt road towards Kimironko prison
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Length
(km)
2.351
1.6028
3.102
2.635
2.6608
2.365
7
8
9
10
Roads in KIMIHURURA area
Roads surrounding KIBAGABAGA Hospital
Roads in Kibagabaga Zone
Roads in GACULIRO Zone
TOTAL
Annex 3: Details about roads to be rehabilitated
29.5km of asphalt roads rehabilitated comprise of:
1. Rehabilitation of City Centre Roads (Commercial area): 6.96km
4.7863
1.378
4.2793
6.140
31.300
2. Rehabilitation of Chez Lando -KIE-Chez Lando : 4.6km
3. Rehabilitation and expansion to dual carriage way of Main Roundabout-Serena-BKCentenary House Loop: 5.3km
4. Kanogo-Nyabugigi (poids lourds): 6.6km
5. Kiyovu roads network: 6km
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Annex 4: Details about roads to be expanded
17km along the major public transport corridors to be expanded comprise of:
1. Expansion and upgrading to dual carriage way of Rwandex-Sonatubes-Prince House
+ overlaying for Kanogo-Rwandex: 12.2km
2. Expansion and upgrading to dual carriage way of Nyabugogo-Muhima-Main
Roundabout: 4.8km
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Annex 5: Details about roads to be installed with street light
85km of roads installed with street light comprise of:
1. MAGERWA –GATENGA: 1.97km
2. SONATUBES -COTRACO-KICUKIRO HEALTH CENTER : 2.15km
3. RWAHAMA -KIST Branch (Remera): 450m
4. Cercle Sportif - Gikondo (CGM) : 2.4km
5. RWAHAMA -BIBARE SUBURB ROADS-MUSHUMBA MWIZA: 1.79km
6. BEAU SEJOUR Hotel - RUKIRI- GISHUSHU (traffic light) : 1.5Km
7. NYAMIRAMBO stadium: 650m
8. GAKINJIRO-KAGUGU : 2.8km
9. Cadillac -Kimihurura -Ombousman's office : 1.6Km
10. ETO MUHIMA -HOTEL OKAPI-QUINCAILLERIE BETA : 0.4Km
11. YAMAHA -POLICE HEADQUATER : 0.4Km
12. SONATUBES -GISIMENTI : 1Km
13. Amahoro National Stadum- Hotel Tech-Prince House: 500m
14. Nyanza Genocide Memorial Site- Brigade Nyabarongo : 10Km
15. Nyamirambo -Akumunigo : 3.318km
16. Nyamirambo suburb roads (zone Belge) : 807m
17. Rwampara -Gikondo CGM: 2.386Km
18. Bralirwa-Ziniya-Police Kicukiro-Kiosk Allelua: 1km
19. Kibagabaga (Hospital) -Nyarutarama : 3.711Km
20. Gishushu-INILAK -Shell Petrol of SONATUBE : 4.566Km
21. Contrôle Technique -Gishanga- Goboka: 2.605Km
22. Kacyiru Police Hospital-King Faycal Hospital: 3.150km
23. Police Headquarters (Kacyiru): 347m
24. Republican Guard Camp: 500m
25. Police Denys- Former Post office location: 600m
26. RBS-KICUKIRO DISTRICT-JUCTION MUYANGE-FORMER (PAM ) Stones paved road:
5Km
27. Mamans Sportives – President’s Office (Kacyiru) : 2.826km
28. Kimihurura -ATES- Kabindi stones paved road: 2.145km
29. Cadillac -RPF Headquater- Assemble- de Dieu (church)-PM’s Office: 1.8km
30. MURINDI-KABUGA (routes en Béton) : 8km
NuVision (Kabuga)-Nyagasambu :13km
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