Green City future uncertain as compensation concerns persist

Policy Brief: Navigating the Administrative and Economic Horizon of the Kigali Green City Project

The implementation of the nearly Rwf60 billion Kigali Green City project in Kinyinya is navigating a critical transition period characterized by pending financial restructuring and land valuation. Envisioned as a model for sustainable urban development aiming to accommodate up to 200,000 residents, the initiative's immediate future hinges on securing adequate compensation for affected property owners.

Green City future uncertain as compensation concerns persist

The future of the Kigali Green City project will be decided by June this year, with its fate largely dependent on whether affected residents receive fair compensation, the Minister of Infrastructure has said. Infrastructure Minister Jimmy Gasore told Parliament on March 17 that concerns around compensation must be resolved before implementation begins, stressing that no resident will be displaced without adequate payment. “The project will only …