Summary:
- Peace Ruzaza, President of the Rotary Club of Mgahinga, stated that before planting the trees, they consulted Kisoro Municipality authorities, who granted them permission to proceed.
KISORO: The leaders of the Rotary Club of Mgahinga have accused the Kisoro District Council Speaker, Amos Hakizimana, of uprooting trees recently planted along the Rucheribuga-Gasasira road reserve in Kisoro Municipality.
The Rotary Club of Mgahinga planted 60 trees on December 20, 2024, along the road reserve as part of an initiative to protect the environment and promote the area’s ecosystem. However, these trees were later uprooted by Speaker Hakizimana.
Peace Ruzaza, President of the Rotary Club of Mgahinga, stated that before planting the trees, they consulted Kisoro Municipality authorities, who granted them permission to proceed. Ruzaza expressed concerns over the political tensions in Kisoro District, warning that such conflicts could jeopardize the club’s voluntary funding and support for Kisoro-based communities.
CUE IN RUZAZA……ON TREES……RR//
In response, Kisoro District Council Speaker Amos Hakizimana accused Kisoro Municipality authorities of attempting to grab district land. He explained that this prompted him to uproot the trees, alleging that the municipality often seeks to claim district lands located within its boundaries.
CUE IN SPEAKER HAKIZIMANA……ON TREES……ENG//
However, Kisoro District LC5 Chairperson Abel Bizimana criticized the district authorities for failing to utilize district land for development, arguing that this neglect has led to attempts by various parties to grab public land.
CUE IN BIZIMANA……ON LAND……ENG//
