For the past few years, Rwamagana district has been lagging behind other districts in the implementation of performance contracts locally referred to as Imihigo.
Imihigo is a programme modelled on the traditional practice where people present before a leader their targets to be achieved over a period of time, after which an evaluation is conducted.
The district advisory council and different leaders are ready to work harder and achieve more goals
According to Alphonse Murenzi, the chairperson of Rwamagana Advisory Council, all participatory levels in the district are to blame for the poor performance of the district.
“We have carried out a careful evaluation about our previous performance and identified reasons why Rwamagana failed to perform well, and we have set new strategies and together we believe to improve in the next financial year” says Eng. Germaine Kamayirese, the State Minister for energy and water and also the guardian to Rwamagana district.
Nehemie Uwimana, the mayor of Rwamagana district now that the district has stepped forward, it is determined to improve and even perform better.
“The target is now to move further forward. No room for complacency,” he said, adding: “Timely planning of our activities, added to commitment and teamwork, will guide us.” explains Nehemie Uwimana, the mayor of Rwamagana district.