Rwanda: Former Hawkers Complete Rwf 450m Building in Rubavu

Rwanda: Former Hawkers Complete Rwf 450m Building in Rubavu

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Former hawkers complete Rwf450m building in Rubavu

Former street vendors in Rubavu town have completed a Rwf 450 million commercial building, marking a major milestone in their transition from informal hawking to the formal business sector. The multi-storey building was constructed through collective savings and loans by members of the Unama Ukore Gisenyi Cooperative, which brings together 115 former hawkers—80 women and 35 men, who previously operated without permanent business premises in Ruba…