Rehabilitation works on the road from Kamembe to Bugarama in Rusizi are progressing steadily.. The Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) has started the project. It is also working to secure funds for the construction from Kamembe to Nzahaha road. In a statement shared on its X-Twitter platform on April 17, RTDA said the rehabilitation works began in February 2026.
Site Preparation and Road Repairs
The contractor is preparing operational sites. These include areas for machinery, vehicles, and storage of construction materials. The team is also carrying out repairs on damaged sections of the road to keep it passable.
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Scope of Work and Future Plans
The project includes tarmacking an 11-kilometer stretch from Nzahaha to the Kamanyola border. RTDA also said it is mobilizing funds for the construction of the Kamembe–Nzahaha road. Many people have described this road as being in poor condition.
Project Background and Phases
Rusizi District is already working on the rehabilitation from Kamembe to Bugarama road. This road has been in poor condition for some time. It is about 35 kilometers long. It was constructed in 2004 with an expected lifespan of 15 years, according to the original feasibility study. This means it reached the end of its design life in 2019.
The project has two phases. The first phase covers 22 kilometers from the Rusizi border to Nzahaha Sector. The second phase covers over 11 kilometers from Nzahaha to Bugarama.
Importance for Regional Trade
This road plays an important role in regional trade. It connects to routes from the Rusizi II border post, linking Rwanda with the Democratic Republic of Congo. It also connects to the Ruhwa border post, which links Rwanda with Burundi.
