Members of Parliament to Visit Citizens to Assess Welfare and Development Programs

Members of the Chamber of Deputies have started visiting citizens across the country to focus on activities that improve their welfare and evaluate development-oriented programs. This initiative will run from January 26 to February 3, 2025, in all provinces, followed by February 8-9, 2025, in Kigali City.

The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Hon. Kazawura Gertrude, stated that, “We are committed to engaging with citizens to ensure meaningful changes in their lives. This outreach will help us assess how government programs are being implemented and provide citizens with the opportunity to express their needs and priorities.”

During these visits, MPs will hold meetings with citizens and local leaders to discuss various issues, including social cohesion, reconciliation among Rwandans, support for vulnerable groups, participation in programs promoting access to finance, saving initiatives, and resolving family and community conflicts.

Additionally, the MPs will evaluate the challenges raised by citizens during previous outreach activities and monitor progress in addressing them.

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Rwandan MPs Embark on Nationwide Outreach to Assess Citizen Welfare and Development Progress

Kigali, Rwanda — Members of the Chamber of Deputies have launched a nationwide outreach initiative to engage directly with citizens and evaluate the implementation of development programs aimed at improving their welfare. The visits began on January 26 and will continue until February 3, 2025, covering all provinces. The initiative will conclude in Kigali City on February 8-9, 2025.

Speaking about the program, Hon. Kazawura Gertrude, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, emphasized the importance of direct engagement with citizens. “We are committed to engaging with citizens to ensure meaningful changes in their lives. This outreach will help us assess how government programs are being implemented and provide citizens with the opportunity to express their needs and priorities,” she said.

The outreach focuses on key areas such as promoting social cohesion, advancing reconciliation among Rwandans, supporting vulnerable groups, and encouraging participation in programs designed to enhance access to finance and savings. MPs will also address issues related to family and community conflicts, offering solutions and fostering dialogue.

This initiative is also an opportunity for MPs to revisit challenges previously raised by citizens and assess the progress made in addressing them. Meetings with local leaders and citizens are expected to generate actionable insights that will guide future legislative and policy decisions.

As the visits progress, Rwandans are optimistic that their voices will be heard and their needs prioritized, ensuring inclusive and sustainable development.