On October 10, 2026, Rwanda's Prime Minister, Dr. Nsengiyumva Justin, visited the Nyarububa marshland in Rulindo district, where he called on residents to boost agricultural productivity and maintain irrigation infrastructure. He emphasized the importance of utilizing available opportunities in agriculture to increase production sustainably. The Prime Minister also stressed that combating malnutrition and harmful alcohol consumption requires everyone's involvement.
Dr. Nsengiyumva Justin made these remarks during the launch of the 2027A crop season in the Nyarububa marshland, which is home to 1,302 farmers organized under the KOYAKIRU cooperative. The cooperative spans 97.27 hectares of land. The Prime Minister encouraged residents to make the most of their agricultural opportunities and to take care of irrigation infrastructure. He also urged them to fight against the consumption of prohibited alcohol.
The Prime Minister asked residents not to wait for the government to intervene when infrastructure is damaged but to take part in repairing it to continue helping them increase production. He promised that the government would support the repair of this infrastructure where possible. Dr. Nsengiyumva Justin emphasized that cooperation between residents and district authorities is crucial in maintaining this infrastructure.
He also pointed out that funds from agricultural production should be saved to be used as one of the sources of income for repairing irrigation infrastructure, with the government supporting residents where needed. Rulindo district authorities have been implementing measures to address malnutrition in children, including educating parents on how to prepare a balanced diet.
According to Rulindo district mayor, Mukanyirigira Judith, the district has conducted a census to identify children with nutrition problems so that their families can receive appropriate assistance. Judith stated that so far, parents of affected children have been educated, and the education they received has changed their mindset regarding the preparation of a balanced diet.
Local residents have expressed their commitment to doing everything possible to achieve sufficient production and to fight against harmful substances. Some residents, such as Mukagasana Vestine, have pledged to work hard to achieve adequate production and to fight against harmful substances that harm health.
In the 2027A crop season, 8,577 hectares of land were planted with maize in Rulindo district. Key initiatives have been put in place to support farmers in increasing their agricultural productivity and improving their livelihoods.
Key points
- Prime Minister Dr. Nsengiyumva Justin urges Rulindo residents to increase agricultural productivity.
- The government will support the repair of irrigation infrastructure where possible.
- Rulindo district has implemented measures to address malnutrition in children.
