Authorities in Ngororero District have announced a plan to build 31.8 kilometers of asphalt roads. The project will cost about Rwf 32 billion.
The new roads aim to improve transport, reduce isolation, and support economic growth in the district.
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Roads Will Connect Six Sectors
Out of the total distance, 28 kilometers will link six sectors to the main road network. The roads will connect to the 55.3-kilometer Kazabe–Rutsiro asphalt road, which links Ngororero District to Rutsiro District.
District leaders say this connection will make travel easier and help local businesses transport goods more quickly.
New Roads Planned in Ngororero Town
The project also includes 3.8 kilometers of asphalt roads in Ngororero Town. These roads will improve the town’s infrastructure and appearance.
Patrick Uwihoreye, Vice Mayor in charge of Economic Development, said the district has already tendered this part of the project. It will cost about Rwf 4 billion. Construction should start before May 2026.
The remaining 28 kilometers will cost more than Rwf 28 billion. The Rwanda Transport Development Agency has already issued the tender.
Roads Expected to Boost Trade and Investment
District leaders say the new roads will support trade and investment. They will also strengthen economic ties between Ngororero District and Rutsiro District.
Ngororero has many mineral resources. However, steep hills often damage roads and make travel difficult, especially during the rainy season.
Residents Welcome the Road Development
Residents say the roads will improve their daily lives. Cyuzuzo Nkundabagenzi, a resident of Mukore Cell in Kageyo Sector, said poor roads have increased transport costs.
“The road we use now is badly damaged,” he said. “From Rwabugiri to the asphalt road, motorcycle taxis charge about Rwf 5,000. Before, they charged Rwf 1,500.”
Hafashimana Eurade, a motorcycle taxi rider in Mukore trading center, said the paved road will make travel easier: “Passengers will travel comfortably,” he said. “Today, some places are so bad that people must lift motorcycles to pass.”
Officials also plan another 72-kilometer asphalt road that will connect Ngororero to the Cyanika Border Post. The feasibility study for this project is already at an advanced stage.
