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Issue 005. July-September 2014
The account 0f the
infrastructure development
in rwanda
transport:
urbanization:
energy:
KIA expansion to handle over 1.5M passengers annually
How Rwanda’s housing sector has taken shape
Rukarara II Hydro Power Plant to boost economic growth
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Issue 005. July-September 2014
TRANSPORT
ENERGY
6. Nemba One stop Border
38. Rukarara II Hydropower
Post a backbone for cross border trade
plant to boost economic growth
14. New weather radar
40. A new solar power
system to detect aviation hazards
project to bridge energy gap
16. KIA expansion to editor Rutabingwa Edward
45. Solar energy in rwanda
to ease transport in the region
Baingana Denis
Sanyu Monica Mugisha Richard
45. Geothermal Energy
19. A standard gauge railway
sales & marketing
contributors
44. Hydropower in Rwanda
handle over 1.5 million passengers annualy
48. The Biogas program, a promising energy solution
URBANIZATION
53. Regional Oil Pipeline
21. How Rwanda’s housing
to accelerate national economic growth
sector has taken shape
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editor’s note
Why Rwanda’s
Infrastructure Sector is booming
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Therefore, the formulation and the effective implementation of the designed strategies have led to a Rwandan airline [Rwandair] with flights to different destinations across Africa and beyond.
During the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, the infrastructure sector in the country was not spared but rather left to nothing. However, a lot has happened in the country’s key infrastructure sector areas of Transport, housing and energy respectively.
Housing and energy sub-sectors are also growing at a rapid rate and it is greatly shaping the country’s image. Different key actors in the housing sub sector such as the government’s Rwanda housing authority and RSSB, private institutions and in partnership with financial institutions have led to the development of various planned estates in Kigali city as guided by the city master plan.
wanda is a landlocked country with a terrain that makes it costly to put in place the desired infrastructure especially roads. However, the government has been able to put the necessary infrastructure in place to enhance national development despite the existence of natural barriers.
Strategies to improve urban and Rural Public Transport Services have been designed and implemented by upgrading the existing and the construction of new National and District roads into good roads, still in the road transport service, the government through its agencies ensured bus service in both Kigali city and rural areas under a route franchising approach. These initiatives among others put Rwanda on top in road transport services in the region. Another growing part of the transport sub-sector is the aviation, Rwanda civil aviation authority came up with key strategies for the improved Air transport services in Rwanda that included among others; Enhanced safety and security of air services, improve service delivery, KIA expansion, up grading and maintaining airport infrastructure as well as facilities at par with international standards.
In this issue you will find out that the energy sub-sector is one of the promising sub-sectors of the country’s infrastructure sector. A lot has been put in place and a lot more is underway including hydro power, bio gas, solar energy to mention but a few. All these developments are happening mainly because of the government’s decision to invest donor funds as planned, its policy against corruption, the enabling investment environment monitored by the government through its institutions like RDB and the line ministries, the existence of vision 2020 and the EDPRSII in place that help in maintaining the focus to ensure national growth and development. I wish you good reading of this issue and more other exiting issues to come.
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a backbone for Cross Border Trade
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emba One Stop Border Post located in Bugesera district bordering Burundi is one of the infrastructure projects that have yielded positive results by easing the free movement of people, goods services between Rwanda and Burundi. After the implementation of the border post, it now takes only five minutes for travelers, especially those involved in cross-border trade to clear their goods at Nemba One-Stop Border Post. The reduction in time follows the construction of the OSBP where officials from both countries sit under the same roof to clear the travel documents for those entering the two countries.
The project funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) is among the regional initiatives aimed at fostering the East African Community integration. AfDB injected $45 million to establish the Nemba One-Stop Border post including the construction of 20kms highway from Mayange Sector in Bugesera that connects to Kirundo on the Burundi side. The project started in 2010. Before the implementation of the project, immigration offices were distant from each other and this caused unnecessary delays at both borders posts since travelers had to clear on either sides of the border. State minister for transport Dr Alex
Nzahabwanimana while visiting the border post with the AFDB’s president Dr Donald Kaberuka observed that as the infrastructure ministry would continue ensuring the construction of more projects aiming at easing the cross border trade. “What we need is to have infrastructure projects that facilitate trade not only in Rwanda but also across the region,” he confirmed during the visit. Jean Pierre Murindahabi , who owns a shop at the border said he can now cross and import goods from Bujumbura, Burundi any time and more easily. “There was a lot of bureaucracy at the border. I used to take over two hours trying to clear my goods. I can now
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The project works include the construction of the new Rusumo International Bridge with 80m of length and 13.5m width, and other facilities such as the administration building. It will also consist of a control shed for vehicle control purposes, guard quarters, and car park for large vehicles. The new two-lane bridge will replace the old onelane bridge constructed 40 years ago. Upon completion, the new bridge will have the capacity to support 180 tones from the current capacity of 53 tones. move freely because the immigration and customs officials are under the same roof,” Said Murindahabi. With the new system, all the government agencies like Immigration Department, revenue authorities, standard agencies from both countries operate under the same facility to help clear travelers. The plan to construct border posts at borders in east African countries is in line with the regional integration plan to help ease movement of people, goods and services. Rwanda uses Nemba border to export goods to Burundi and it is the second OSBP in operation after Ruhwa border post in Rusizi District that also links Rwanda to Burundi.
AFDB’s commitment to expand the projects.
commended the ministry of infrastructure for spearheading the implementation of these projects to facilitate trade. We will continue to provide support for the benefit of Rwandans,” Dr Kaberuka. “From UK to France, you do not have to see people lining up at immigration offices. We need to do the same on every African border post to facilitate free movement of people,” noted AfDB’s president. According to the Commissioner General of Rwanda Revenue Authority, Richard Tusabe, OSBP needs more infrastructure especially accommodation facilities for the officials on duty since they have to travel long distances to come and work at the border.
Dr Donald Kaberuka the AfDB’s president commended Rwandan government for spearheading the implementation of One Stop Border Posts and other infrastructure projects that contributes to the economic development of the country and the region.
Rusumo OSBP to be operational soon
We are trying to promote this kind of infrastructure across the continent in order to cut down the cost of doing business. Rwanda is a role model and we
If completed, the project will help eliminate traffic congestion and improve the efficiency of cargo transportation.
Rusumo One Stop Border Post is another project under construction and will be completed by the end of November. The project is being funded by the Japanese government to a tune of Rwf22 billion.
Other OSBP projects Kagitumba border post is under construction while others to be constructed include Gatuna border, the
From UK to France, you do not have to see people lining up at immigration offices. We need to do the same on every African border post to facilitate free movement of people. busiest post between Rwanda and Uganda as well as Cyanika border that also connect to Uganda. Plans are under way to upgrade La Corniche border post in Gisenyi Sector, Rubavu district in western province that connects to DRC and all these projects are aimed at facilitating the movement of goods, services and people which will later contribute immensely towards the economic development of the country.
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We build for the future Horizon Construction has focused primarily on roads and large infrastructure construction projects. So far, more than 30 projects have been successfully executed which is no mean feat, given the short time the company has been in existence. A dyke, the first of its kind, was built between 2007-2010 in the Southern Province among others. A modern public library in Kigali was constructed by Horizon Construction and is one of the landmarks in the city.
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PD-COTRACO is Rwanda’s premier civil engineering and Construction Company, delivering sophisticated solutions to diverse clients. We strive to empower progress through the provision of superior precast concrete products and the implementation of socially and environmentally responsible construction projects. As a leader in the road construction industry we specialize in the conceptualization and realization of both urban and rural infrastructure to facilitate sustainable economic growth.
Integrity: Adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance and business ethics Innovation: Develop sustainable, innovative solutions that are responsive to market dynamics Excellence: Commitment to the highest standards in product and service delivery, health and safety standards, social and environmental responsibility Leadership: Shared responsibility, extensive field experience, and visionary management have made NPD-COTRACO an industry leader
Established in 1996, NPD-COTRACO is the result of a merger between two entities, COTRACO s.a.r.l. and Nyarutarama Property Developers (NPD) s.a.r.l. Prior to the merger, COTRACO focused solely on the provision of prefabricated concrete elements. NPD was established in 1996 as a Kigali based property developer specializing in the development of housing estates. The combined expertise of these organizations has granted NPDCOTRACO a profound understanding of civil engineering works and geographically specific needs. Our extensive experience and myriad client solutions leave us uniquely positioned to become the foremost civil engineering and construction company in the region.
ACTIVITIES The company operates in two primary lines of business, civil engineering works and precast concrete. In addition to these
Vision
Results Driven: Efficiently and effectively utilize resources to deliver next generation solutions to our clients
Precast Concrete Since the 1980’s the company has manufactured a variety of prefabricated concrete products for use in road and other construction works. Products include culverts, electrical and street light poles, concrete building and paving blocks, and roadway curbs.
our factories are equipped with the most up to date safety technologies. Our human resources department is well versed in health and safety regulation and is committed to maintaining an accident free work environment. Extensive company insurance policies are also in place should an unexpected event occur. In addition to these health and safety precautions, NPD COTRACO has invested in the development of an HIV AIDS awareness program. Through this program the company educates employees on the dangers of communicable disease and preventative measures that may be taken.
NPD-COTRACO aims to provide high quality civil engineering and construction solutions that are responsive to client needs and catalyze sustainable economic growth.
Values
Civil Engineering Works NPD-COTRACO contracts and executes civil engineering works including roads, commercial structure, water and other general civil works projects. We have extensive experience in urban and rural settings both in Rwanda and across the greater East African region.
SAFETY & HEALTH
Mission
To become the most reputable civil engineering and Construction Company in East Africa, driven by integrity, innovation, excellence and leadership.
activities, NPD-COTRACO offers construction equipment leasing and the fabrication of various metal products.
SAFETY & HEALTH The health and safety of company employees is a key priority at NPDCOTRACO. We take great precautions in each of our lines of business, providing ongoing workforce trainings and ensuring that
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As a leader in the road construction industry we specialize in the conceptualization and realization of both urban and rural infrastructure to facilitate sustainable economic growth.
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FACTORY & WORKSHOP The concrete factory and metal workshop are situated on the same plot as the head office. An extension to the factory and heavy equipment yard is situated at Kimihurura. The company’s adequate heavy construction machinery, professional and experienced staff, together with sound management ensure that construction works are executed to the expected standards. The adequately equipped concrete factory is a major factor in the production of large quantities of quality concrete products. Our major services are as follows: Construction of Asphalt, Concrete and Stone Paved Roads. Rehabilitation of Asphalt / Gravel Roads. Construction of Storm Water Drainage of Existing Roads. Construction of Pedestrian Walkways. Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Rural Roads.
ROAD WORKS The company’s adequate heavy construction machinery, professional and
experienced staff, together with sound management ensure that construction works are executed to the expected standards. The adequately equipped concrete factory is a major factor in the production of large quantities of quality concrete products. Our major services are as follows: » Construction of Asphalt, Concrete and Stone Paved Roads. » Rehabilitation of Asphalt-Gravel Roads. » Construction of Storm Water Drainage of Existing Roads. » Construction of Pedestrian Walkways. » Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Rural Roads.
BUILDING WORKS NPD-COTRACO has initiated several building developments in the city. NPD is a pioneer real estate development company. The building of Nyarutarama Housing Estate in a previously sparsely settled area in the nineties, has led to the development of the area itself and the surrounding areas
as of today. In the building works, NPDCOTRACO also uses some precast concrete structural elements such as columns and beams to beat time and quality on tightly programmed projects. Some of the projects include: » Construction of Commercial Buildings » Office Blocks » Individual Residential houses » Housing Estates
OTHER WORKS Several parking areas and drive ways for institutions, organisations and private individuals are being done by NPDCOTRACO. The works involved include; » Construction of new facilites. » Rehabilitation and reinforcement of existing ones. The finishing materials in these works include reinforced concrete, asphalt and paving blocks. NPD-COTRACO has also been involved in waste water drainage and treatment.
SOME OF OUR CONCRETE PRODUCTS NPD-COTRACO produces a wide variety of other concrete products. The following are some of the other products. » Reinforced concrete slabs of different sizes. » Non-reinforced concrete
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slabs used in paving, drainage of different designs, shapes and sizes. Drainage channel sections of different sizes.
CONCRETE BUILDING BLOCKS
EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE
PAVING BLOCKS
PAVING FLAGS
CONCRETE ELECTRICAL POLES
CONCRETE PIPES
ROAD KERBS
NPD-COTRACO is equipped with a variety of heavy construction equipment essential for building and road works. The heavy construction equipment include graders, wheel loaders, bull dozers, backhoe loaders, excavators, rollers (up to 17 ton) and mobile cranes. Others include water bowsers, tipper trucks (10-30ton), trucks fitted with cranes, light trucks, concrete mixers of various capacities including mobile ones. Other equipment include compressors, pedestrian rollers (1-2tons), stumpers, concrete vibrators, asphalt cutters, etc. The company is also equipped with modern surveying equipment including levels and theodelites and total stations.
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Precast columns, beams, ribs used in building construction. Precast lintels. Concrete corner stones used in land demarcation.
WORKS IN PROGRESS & COMPLETED BY NPD COTRACO I. COMPLETED ASPHALT ROADS 1. 34 KM of asphalt Roads » RDB - CONTROLE TECHNIQUE » CONTROLE TECHNIQUE NYABISINDU » GISHUSHU - SONATUBE - INILAK » GISHUSHU - BEAUSEJOUR » KACYIRU - MAMA SPROTIF » KACYIRU - POLICE » NYAMIRAMBO - AKUMUNIGO » KIMIHURURA (FPR) - PRIMATURE » SONATUBE - CENTRE DE SANTE » BRALIRWA (ZINIYA) » MAGERWA - GATENGA » MIRINKO - GIKONDO SEGEM-RWAMPARA » CAMP GP » RWAHAMA - BIBARE - MUSHUMBA MWIZA » NYAMIRAMBO ZONE BELGE » STADE NYAMIRAMBO » CHEZ JOHN - CANADIAN EMBASSY » NOBILS APPARTEMENT-KANYARENGWE » KIYOVU ROADS (rwigara assinapol-Banana » Restaurant - gorilla hotel-urban hotel) » GACULIRO » RUGENDE » KIBAGABAGA - GISHANGA - NYARUTARAMA 2. Freezone 3. KIP Access road 4. Nyanza 5. Rwamagana
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We carry out these works in urban as well as rural areas within the Republic of Rwanda and beyond.
II. COMPLETED MURRAM ROADS 1. Mudasomwa Gikongoro 2. Ntuga - Rubona - Rwamagana 3. Nyanza kibuye
III. COMPLETED ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKS 1. City of Kigali lot I and II 2. Kayonza - Rusumo Phase I&II 3. Kayonza - Kagitumba phase I&II
IV. WORKS IN PROGRESS 1. 70KM a. Remera (Kisimenti - Christus -Kubayehova - National Stadium) b. Gikondo (Kimisange - Rebero) 2. Road maintenance in City of Kigali Lot III » Retaining wall Honey combs at airport » Storm water ditches (Kigali - Kabuga -Rugende Nyagasambu) » Kanombe Airport: construction of asphalt car parking » Construction of Dam at Kayonza » RPF HQ Civil works, Roads parking 3. Road Maintenance at Kayonza Kagitumba Phase III 4. Road maintenance at Kayonza Rusumo Phase III
NPD-COTRACO LTD. PLOT 37, Avenue Niboye, Kicukiro P. O. Box 495, Kigali - Rwanda Tel: (+250) 280 300006/7 Email: office@npd-cotraco.com
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he ministry of infrastructure has acquired a new radar system that will be used in detecting all the weather dangers that can negatively impact the aviation and other weather challenges. Rwanda is the only country in east Africa to have the new radar. The system that is under the Rwanda Meteorology Agency will start operating at the end of the year. According to John Ntaganda Semafara the, Acting director
general radar will be stationed at Maranyundo hill in eastern province to serve the Kigali international Airport as well as Bugesera Airport if completed in future. “The new system will help in detecting the movement of dangerous clouds and other wind shears that can cause accidents to the aircrafts,� He mentioned the new system will be able to detect and send alerts to the control towers at the airports where the information is also transferred to the pilots in the sky.
The wind shear normally affects the movement of aircrafts especially during the taking off and landing of the aircrafts at the airports. The radar was purchased at the cost of over 1.3 billion francs from Advanced Radar Corporation in USA and will be installed at the end of this year. The system will also help in the new early warning system that is being implemented to prevent the effects of climate change in the country. The new early warning system is being developed by Rwanda Environment
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to detect aviation hazards Management Authority in partnership with ministry in charge of disasters to help predict weather changes and climate-related disasters, like flooding, landslides and droughts, before they happen so that they can be prevented. Kizito Bongayi, the head of air traffic management at Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority observed the new system will be able to detect the hazardous clouds from far away.“It penetrates the distant clouds and it sends accurate information to the control tower where the information is again transmitted to the pilots,”
With the construction of Bugesera international Airport, it will increase the capacity of passenger’s traffic. Currently expropriation of residents where the airport will be constructed is underway to pave way for the construction. The $700 million international airport will be constructed on a 25.6-square kilometre of land–at least for the first phase–will have the capacity to handle three million passengers annually. Kigali International Airport has experienced consistent growth in international and domestic passenger numbers, from 263,264 in 2008, to current
600,000 annually. It is also being upgraded and installed with new facilities, with projection to handle more than 1.6 million passengers per annum in the near future. The Airport was recently (April) ranked seventh among Africa’s regional airports and the best in terms of product and service delivery in East Africa. The ranking survey was carried out by Skytrax, a UK-based consultancy firm. The airport was also recognized for being efficient, fast and secure in the checking in process as well as traffic control management.
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KIA expansion to handle
over 1.5million passengers annually
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viation sector is yet another area where government is embarking on to attract more investors to sustain the national economic growth and selfreliance. The expansion of Kigali international airport is aimed at improved services as well as accommodating the growing capacity of traffic at the airport. Tony Barigye the communications officer at the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority noted that the construction is now at 92 percent. According to the official, so far the extension of check in, departure Lounge, baggage area, two conveyor belt machines to increase baggage handling
efficiency, arrival area separated from departure area, installation of three lifts and two escalators are done. Following the recent proactive safety move of purchasing and installing the updated air traffic management technology and 8 percent remaining to complete the KIA upgrade. “We believe we are on the steady course to achieving maximum safety and security state of the airport infrastructure which contribute to economic development of the country. With the expansion of the airport we will be able to handle up to 1.6 million passengers per annum up from the current 600, 000,� Barigye noted. Rwandair the national flag carrier has
expanded its destinations to various countries in African and Asia. With the more airlines coming to Rwanda this has contributed to the increasing number of tourists in the country. The move is also in line with the EAC Treaty Article 93 that compels partner states to harmonize policies on civil aviation to promote the development of safe, reliable, efficient and economically viable civil aviation with a view to developing appropriate infrastructure. EAC member countries are also expected to harmonize civil aviation rules and regulations; also, the EAC partner states need to co-ordinate to ensure safety and security in the industry.
RWANDA FEDERATION OF TRANSPORT COOPERATIVES Website: www.rftc.rw | P.O. BOX 3409 KIGALI | Email: rftcooperatives@yahoo.com | Tel: 0788301312
BACKGROUND
PURPOSE, VISION AND MISSION
Rwanda federation of Transport cooperation came into existence after the ordinary General assembly held at Kigali ( Laparise Nyandungu) on 4th November 2011.
The purpose of RFTC is not limited to protect social and economic interests of its members, but also to increase the use of public transport through the provision of customer-focused, safe and cost-effective passenger transport services.
It was founded by members to replace the defunct ATRACO, the association of Transport Company which was marred with alleged mismanagement.
Chairman Board of Directors-RFTC Col TWAHIRWA Louis Dodo
RFTC is a profit making organization founded by experienced and integrity people in the field of transport of passengers who are members of Transport Cooperatives (Experience of more than 15 years gained from ATRACO association).
RFTC GOALS 1.
To Facilitate purchase of modern buses and Taxis by guaranteeing primary cooperatives to acquire financial resources
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To establish financial recourse centre for transport cooperatives
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To establish insurance company to cover individuals members and motor vehicles.
PICTORIAL
Kayonza Taxi park.
RFTC oversees the activities of Musanze Taxi park.
The 25 new busses which were bought by the cooperatives in RFTC to improve on transportation in Rwanda.
Commuters at the kayonza taxi park which is ran by RFTC.
A commuter Van at Nyabugogo Taxi Park.
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A standard gauge
railway
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he regional standard gauge railway that will connect Kigali to Mombasa is considered as a cornerstone in the easy transportation of people, goods and services among the Northern corridor member states. The project that intends to connect Kigali to Mombasa will be completed by 2018 according to the current status. Currently the feasibility study between Kampala –Kigali is underway and will be done by the end of this year. The project will run from Mombasa to Nairobi and then be extended to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. In Kenya, the line is to replace a narrow-gauge track built more than 100 years ago during the British colonial period. The Mombasa-Nairobi phase is currently under construction. Passenger trains will travel at a top speed of 120km/h (75 mph), while freight trains will have a maximum speed of 80km/h. “This is a prosperous initiative and beneficial to us regionally, we have
been suffering with transportation of our goods from Mombasa to Kigali. With the new railway line we will be able to compete on regional level by transporting our imports and exports,” James Rwiyamirira, a trader said. He believed that, the project will immensely contribute towards economic development of the member states. . Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya are now looking at Africa50 Infrastructure Fund to help in the funding the project. Africa50 was established by African Development Bank to mobilize private financing to accelerate infrastructure development in Africa. The Fund focuses mainly on high-impact national and regional projects in energy, transport, ICT and water sectors. The Nairobi-Kigali standard gauge railway is estimated to cost about $13.5 billion. Over 50 percent of Rwanda’s import and exports passes through Mombasa port making it a significant route for the country. The route also serves DRC, Burundi, Uganda, south Sudan and some parts Tanzania. Truck drivers were facing different non
-tariff barriers on the way from Mombasa port including police roadblocks, Highway bridges , corruption among other barriers, however, with the new railway, goods will be able to move faster direct to their final destinations. After its implementation, the regional standard gauge railway line will be among the greatest achievement the east African countries will have achieved under the auspices of Northern corridor initiative projects. Countries had envisaged the project previously but because of reluctance by some countries it delayed however, with the renewal of commitment it’s likely to change the image of the region by boosting trade and investment among the partner state. With such projects in place, the east African region will be able to compete favorably on the global market by producing more goods and services to increase the exports as well as reducing the importation expenses to avoid trade deficit that currently exists.
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urbanization
How Rwanda’s sector has taken shape
R There has been a slight proportionate reduction in the rural population coupled with a slight rise in the urban population. The under 5 years of age category has declined as a proportion of the total population, corroborating the evidence from the DHS4 that the birth rate has fallen.
wanda has a high population density (406 p/km2). The population of Rwanda has grown by more than six times in a period of less than 80 years from 1.60 Million in 1934 to about 11.7 Million in 2012 (estimated2). The population has grown most in Kigali City, the Northern and Eastern provinces as well. The development of cities is very recent in Rwanda where the rate of urbanization stands at about 18%3. Although, the status of urbanization in Rwanda is listed among the lowest in the world, the annual growth rate of the urban population is very high with 4.5% in Rwanda on average, and even 9% in Rwanda’s capital. Almost half of the urban dwellers are concentrated in the City of Kigali. RNRA has developed an extensive set of spatially referenced data while establishing the National Land Use Master plan, approved by the cabinet on 19.1.2011. RNRA has – in the Land Tenure Regularization (LTR) Project - captured land ownership information and has digitized all approximately 8.5 Mio Parcels of Rwanda. This data is currently available as cellbased Geodatabases, consolidated in the Land Administration Information System (LAIS). The ownership information is available, but not yet linked to the Geo-Data system. RNRA acquired high resolution (0.25 m) aerial imagery for the whole country. Even though dating from
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2006- 2008, these images are still possibly the best data source for most new planning or mapping projects. Regarding the specific utilities, there is relatively complete data available on electricity supply through GIS data maintained by the Electricity Access Rollout Program (EARP), which is a unit in EWSA. RTDA maintains data on national roads and class 1 district roads and intends the expansion of information. So far, 6,000 km out of 13,000 km of roads have been surveyed. RTDA would also be responsible to maintain information on storm water channels which usually relate to the course of roads. The data on water is insufficient, with data mainly existing for Kigali City only, and responsibilities concerning the management of water distribution and planning are unsatisfactory. This especially concerns the planning and construction of rural water supply, which is currently not under the responsibility of EWSA. More and more projects produce data which is spatially referenced, but not part of an overall coordinated and shared system. Examples are the government asset database currently in the finalization phase, and a revenue generation management system which is an important aspect currently in advancement. The chance to integrate all similar activities and data into a professionally managed and maintained geo data-system needs to be used.
Growth and migratory patterns There has been a slight proportionate reduction in the rural population coupled with a slight rise in the urban population. The under 5 years of age category has declined as a proportion of the total population, corroborating the evidence from the DHS4 that the birth rate has fallen. About 19% of the population has migrated within the country in the last five years, which is no significant change compared to the EICV2. The trends across consumption quintiles suggest that the proportion of migrants tends to grow with the level of consumption, with richer individuals moving more often.
In the last five years, the proportion of the migrant population opting for the capital city increased from 19 to 27%. Kigali is the main recipient of migrants who state that their main reason for moving was for work (269,000). A high level of mobility in search of employment is occurring in general in all districts. The Eastern Province is the main destination for those moving because of land shortages .In Kigali’s three districts, in Gicumbi and Rwamagana, the number of arriving work migrants is significantly higher than the number of those leaving for work. EICV3 shows that the majority of households in Rwanda have relocated,
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and most of them did so during the last 5 - 10 years. 72% of households state they have lived in a different dwelling prior to moving to the one they currently occupy. This is the case slightly more in urban areas than in rural areas, but in general no consistent patterns can be observed for the different areas or even quintiles. 47% of households that relocated have spent less than five years in their current dwelling, and this high degree of mobility is in part due to the sector’s recent activities promoting clustered settlements. Rwanda is experiencing considerable internal migration, both within and between provinces, and from rural to urban areas. Migration for work reason is
accelerating, but it is difficult to assess if and to what extent these movements are stable and how they are conducive to the reduction of poverty and inequalities. Temporary migrants are not particularly surveyed. EICV3 does not provide information about the origin and destination of the migratory movements. Although it is often assumed that most migration is from rural to urban areas, rural-rural, urbanrural and urban-urban migration flows are also important phenomena to take into consideration. An understanding of the actual patterns in the distribution and concentration of the population is critical in order to
reduce the gap between economic planning and spatial planning and in delivering public services and infrastructure to support poverty reduction. The question is not only to provide an estimate on “how urbanized is Rwanda” at the aggregate level, but investigate the actual linkages between the ongoing urbanization, the economic performance of the country and the livelihood of its inhabitants.
Distribution of Urban Population in Rwanda Kigali City host 48% of urban dwellers, and Kigali has a growth rate of 9%, while the average for Rwanda is 4.5%. Illustrated is therewith how crucial Kigali’s contribution to an urbanized Rwanda remains with continued urban population growth, even when looking for deco centration strategies.
Urbanization and GDP In recent years, some scholars suggested that urbanization may cause economic growth, rather than emerge as a result of the structural changes. The potential role of urbanization as a key engine of African long-term growth has been lately highlighted by international organizations and consulting firms. The World Bank has started a systematic campaign aimed at reshaping the policy debate on the
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correlation between urbanization and economic growth. This approach and the underlying notion of “urbanization as a national development opportunity” is part of the effort to coordinate “donors” attention in the urban sector and act as a framework for the preparation of subsequent investment projects. Governments are pressed to abandon traditional urban policies, that were mostly focused on attempts to mitigation the negative effects of rapid urban growth and adopt proactive policies toward urbanization. What has been detected, however, is rather a coincidence of the two phenomena than a cause-effect relationship. Vietnam’s economy, for instance, started accelerating in the last two decades. In parallel, economic growth measured by GDP per capita, was strong over the same period. This coincided with rapid structural transformation from an agriculture based economy to greater emphasis on industry and export oriented activity. Some economic analysts therefore suggest that urbanization is linked as an indicator of economic transformation and growth in Vietnam. Although there is limited evidence to support the hypothesis that urbanization in itself is conducive to growth, what is likely is that the urbanization process is occurring at accelerated rate in countries that are undergoing structural economic changes. Whatever the opinion on the cause-effect relationships between urbanization and economic growth,
a consensus exists on the fact that massive redistribution of population and the spatial concentration of people and activities in urban areas generate a set of external effects- positive and negative. On the positive side, urbanization and the resulting concentration of people and activities cause an expansion of the market potential and improve productive yields. Cities serve as transition points between rural, regional, national and international economic activity. They provide markets for rural products and the necessary processing and distribution centers essential for both exported and internally consumed products. Further, cities play an important role in shaping attitudes about the desired quality of life and provide the prism through which world culture and information come to rural areas. In this sense, they can be viewed as secondary multiplier of modernization and innovation.
Land Reform Rwanda has just undergone a major land reform following the gazetting of the Organic Land Law Determining the Use and Management of Land in Rwanda, in 2005. The law converted the majority of and from state land into privately owned or leased land, a process which was accompanied by a National Land Tenure Regularization program until 2012. The reform has tremendous impact on urban and settlement development due to a changing land and property market, and not the entire framework is in place yet which would close the legislative gaps.
Sector Achievements The sector is still young and has made significant achievements during the last 5 years. A big step ahead was taken in terms of sustainable and inclusive development. Policy and legal framework The availability of relevant policy and legal instruments has increased tremendously over the last 5 years. Regulated are planning, building, human settlement, and land related aspects. Institutional
On the other hand, if not accompanied by a parallel strategy in the transformation of the agricultural sector, there is the risk to initiate a process of filtering from the countryside the most productive, young and skilled workforce and further exacerbate the existing inequality.
Planning and development management had been devolved to the districts, and those keep increasing their capacity to handle the responsibility to different degrees. Kigali City and its districts are spearheading some of the development processes. The establishment of One Stop Centers supports the goal of better service delivery to citizens.
These interactions between migration, poverty, and changes in income distribution are relevant to policy makers.
There, especially building applications find an efficient treatment within 30 days, and Kigali City is about to launch an online application system. A huge land registration
urbanization
project responding to the land reform advocated for secure tenure, legal land ownership documents, and implemented a country-wide and almost complete land registration in rural and urban areas. This, combined with the new land law, provided the basis for the land and property market becoming legal and vital. Planning documents Within the last years, a number of master planning documents have been established. Each District prepared a Local Urban Development Plan for its main urban area with the support of RHA and engaged consultants. Kigali City developed a comprehensive Master plan and subsequent 3 detailed Master plans for its District areas. Also, about 7 detailed layout plans for chosen neighborhoods were developed for the districts. Implementation RHA has started the initiative to grade roads to prepare for the development of new residential areas in urban areas of the Districts. This has so far been completed in 15 Districts in total. Kigali City and other Districts have also completed or initiated street addressing implementation projects. One significant and first of its kind low cost housing project in Rwanda was implemented in Batsinda 2008 in the Kigali-Gasabo District. 250 low cost houses were built in a joint effort between Kigali City, RSSB (at the time Caisse Sociale) and former Rwanda Housing Bank. The neighborhood concept applied a sustainable green building approach using local construction materials
The Rwanda Social Security Board Head Offices in Kigali. (compressed earth blocks), and renewable energies (biogas, rain water, solar for a pilot house). Plot sizes are reduced to achieve a high density neighborhood responding to the scarcity of land. The residents were provided with loans to buy the houses. The project was preceded by research initiatives and piloting using local materials with the support from the German government, KIST, and EWB. Country-wide, the use of renewable energies and local materials is promoted and implemented. This is the case for private or nongovernmental construction initiatives, but also for the Umudugudu improvements headed by the Rural Settlements Task Force in MINALOC.
MINALOC, through the Rural Settlements Task Force has upgraded one village per Province to become a model village, which provides mixed use opportunities for its population. Batsinda was implemented in 2008 based on a sustainability concept and offering all basic infrastructures. Green Building Big advancements were made in the discussion and application of green building principles and technologies. The technologies are not only an integral part of the government policies and strategic documents. Also the design and implementation of IDP model villages supported by the Rural Settlement Task Force is based on the concepts originally tested in Batsinda and other locations.
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RSSB leading in socio-econom
Aerial View of the Proposed Vision City
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wanda Social Security Board
insurance. The benefits offered under
(RSSB) was established by the
the different branches are; old age,
law No.45/2010 of 14/12/2010
invalidity, survivorship, work injuries
that determines its mission, organization
and work related diseases and health
and functioning. This institution was
insurance.
established after the merger of Social Security Fund of Rwanda (SSFR) with Rwanda Medical Insurance (RAMA)
RSSB as a financial institution is supervised by the National Bank of Rwanda according to the banking law
The mandate of the institution is to
N°55/2007 of 30/11/2007 whereas its
administer social security in the country.
activities are overseen by the Ministry
The branches currently managed include;
of Finance and Economic Planning.
pension, occupational risks and health
Vision RSSB envisions a comprehensive social security system that addresses the social security needs of all Rwandans.
Mission statement Provide high quality social security services; ensure efficient benefits distribution, collection of contribution and prudent investment of members’ funds.
ic transformation of Rwanda Corporate values
Funding
In trying to achieve our vision and
Rwanda Social Security Board is financed by
mission, we consider to be guided by the
employees’ and employers’ contributions.
following key strategic values:
For the pension and Occupational hazard
The medical scheme covers the
scheme, the total contribution is 8% of the
following medical care provision:
employees’ gross salary, of which 5% is paid by
Medical consultations, drugs, including
the employer and 3% is paid by the employee.
chemotherapy, surgical interventions,
Of the 5% paid by the employer, 2% goes to
dental care including prosthesis,
occupational hazards and the remaining 3%
medical imaging, including CT Scan &
goes to pension. The total contribution rate
MRI, Laboratory tests, Physiotherapy,
under Medical scheme is 15% of employees’
Hospitalization, Eye treatment including
basic salary, of which 7.5% is paid by employer
provision of; lenses and frames, Lower/
and the other 7.5% paid by employee.
Upper limb prosthesis & Orthesis,
•
Integrity;
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Collaboration;
•
Accountability;
•
Respect; and
•
Excellence.
Main responsibilities of RSSB Rwanda Social security Board is mandated by government of Rwanda to provide social security services to its
Coverage The scheme is mandated to cover all
and its key activities are:
employees working in the private and public sectors. However, an individual may
•
•
Collecting and management of
voluntarily register and save with RSSB under
contributions as provided by law;
the Pension scheme. For private individuals
Paying social security benefits to
to be registered under the medical scheme, a
beneficiaries;
minimum of 7 employees is required.
Paying healthcare costs to RSSB
work related journey. This scheme also covers an occupational disease.
Dialysis and Full Medical check-up.
affiliates and legal dependents in Rwanda
•
are at work, travelling to work or on a
RSSB Achievments 1. Portfolio RSSB’s investment portfolio has recorded notable increase from Rwf 301,114,038,655 (approx $ 446 million) in June 2012 to Rwf 371,365,182,453 (approx $ 550.2million) in June 2013. RSSB’s investment portfolio ismainly
medical beneficiaries;
Benefits
•
Managing the contributions fund;
In the event that any of the contingencies
•
Prudently investing surplus funds;
occurs, RSSB members or their dependants
•
Real Estate: 19.8%
•
Giving advice on social security
are entitled to receive benefits as provided by
•
Local Equity: 19.0%
policy issues;
the law. For old age benefits, members aged at
•
Foreign Equity: 3.1%
•
Bank term deposits: 41.0%
However, the police and military servants aged
•
Corporate bonds/loans: 1.2%
at least 40 and 50 respectively can apply for
•
Treasury bonds/bills: 15.6%
pension benefits. Under occupational hazards
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Mortgage: 0.4%
•
Establishing relations and collaboration with other regional or international institutions with related mission
least 55 are entitled to pension benefits.
branch, employees are protected when they
composed of
2. Contributions collected and investment returns
Year
Medical scheme
Pension Scheme Total
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013- June 2014 (But they will increase because 2nd quarter 2014
26,551,932,589 31,521,163,997 34,414,296,535
43,855,342,793 51,459,308,853 55,473,600,562
70,407,275,382 82,980,472,850 89,887,897,097
(April, May & June is being declared during this July) 3. Benefits paid out
Year
Medical scheme
Pension Scheme Total
RSSB is working in tandem with the realization of
2011-2012 2012-2013 2014-2014
9,435,099,253 11,050,622,485 10,922,130,627
8,422,992,219 9,914,111,770 10,015,279,334
Rwanda broader development programs. In accordance
17,858,091,472 20,964,734,255 20,937,409,961
with the EDPRS 2 for example where decent affordable urban housing is required, RSSB has striven to develop different projects to feed into the requirements and
4. Portfolio
address the challenges. The on-going projects include:
Year
Portfolio
June 2013
371,365,182,453
June 2014
447,893,427,488
1. Vision City (High End Housing) It is the biggest residential housing project in Rwanda to-date. It is set on a prime 158 hectare tract of land
5. Investment returns
Year
Medical scheme
Pension Scheme
Total
2012-2013
7,767,541,638
16,510,105,164
24,277,646,802
2013-2014
7,107,302,728
18,730,331,665
25,837,634,393
in Gaculiro, Kinyinya Sector of Gasabo district. It is adjacent to RSSB constructed Vision 2020 Estate and approximately 3 km from the proposed Central Business District (CBD) at Muhima and 6 km from
Aerial View of the Proposed Kinyinya Low Cost Houses
2. Kinyinya (Middle Income Housing)
3. Low cost housing
from luxury villas to apartments
This will be the second biggest residential
plot of land on the outskirts of Kigali to
to be built in 4 phases over 7-8
housing project consisting of 3,672 units of
construct 500 low cost housing units on 100
years. Phase 1 is made up of 504
1-4 bedrooms set out in four storey apartment
Hectares at Batsinda. It is also carrying out
units to be built on 33 hectares.
buildings. This layout will maximize the
expropriation with the same objective to
Construction started in November
available 100 hectares marked out for
have low cost housing in Nyarugenge(100
2013 and is expected to last 21
development of the estate, resulting in a
hectares) and Kicukiro/Gahanga(100
months. The total cost for phase 1
housing density of approximately 60 units
hectares) Several technologies are being
is $106 million.
per hectare. Kinyinya will have commercial,
considered to provide cost effective, but
entertainment, recreational and public
efficient modular solutions, which can be
Phase 1 of Vision City will also
transport amenities for use by its residents. It
replicated at other sites in order to solve the
feature a town center made
will be built in three phases over 7-8 years. The
problem of low cost housing in Rwanda.
up of retail shopping space,
units will have lower price points than Vision
recreational and leisure spots
City units and will cater mostly to middle
(restaurants, sports facilities
income buyers. However, residents will still
and club house), a 3 star hotel,
enjoy the same tranquility, modern housing
office block and a medium size
and amenities that will be found in the higher
convention centre with a capacity
priced Vision City. The total expected cost of
of 1000 people. Construction is
phase 1 of Kinyinya is $57 million.
Kigali International Airport. It will consist of over 4,500 units in different configurations ranging
RSSB is in the final stages of acquiring a
4. Other construction projects in this year of 2014 In mid-2014, RSSB plans to start construction of RSSB Tower 3 and
expected to start in May 2014 at
commercial building on a prominent site
an estimated project cost of $50
along the main road to Muhanga.
million.
Rwanda’s Special Economic Zones
RWANDA’S
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES CREATING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO TRANSFORM RWANDA’S ECONOMY
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n the year 2006, the government of Rwanda initiated Special Economic Zones (SEZ), a program designed to deal with private sector constraints such as availability of industrial and commercial land, the cost of energy, limited transport linkages, market accessibility and reduced bureaucracy. By initiating the SEZ initiative, the government would make available land for small and large scale industrial development, as well as reliable, value infrastructure, competitive fiscal and non-fiscal regulations as well as streamlined administrative procedures. SEZs were also to provide the opportunity to cluster anchor tenants with suppliers and other service providers, eventually creating jobs in skilled sectors, promoting knowledge transfer and acceleration of Rwanda’s economic activities in general thus improving standards of living for the population.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES? This is geographically specified and physically secured area administered by a single body, offering certain incentives including more liberal and simplified economic regulations for businesses to physically locate and operate within it. Special Economic Zones are generally implemented to meet fiscal, social, and infrastructure policy rationale. The most important fiscal goal of an SEZ is to facilitate economic growth through the use of reduced tariffs and more efficient customs control. The single Administrative organ in the case of Rwanda is the Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda (SEZAR)
WHY THE IDEA WAS BORN The idea of establishing Special Economic Zones in Rwanda was essentially to streamline business regulations and provide incentives to investors and businesses as a way of transforming the country’s economy. SEZs have ability to promote private investment, industry and export growth as they offer quality infrastructure, which is a huge challenge to investors. By ensuring success in implementing the Special Economic Zones Program, the country will significantly
contribute to Rwanda’s Development Goals while ensuring that investors find conducive business climate to operate in. Sendahangarwa the head of SEZ, says the country’s SEZ has been developed to match the international standards and accelerate the economic development of the country, eventually provide job opportunities for Rwandans and especially the youths segment. In 2010, the SEZ regulatory framework was developed into the SEZ policy and in the year 2011, the SEZ was Law enacted. This law spells out all the guidelines for the SEZs to operate, the structures and the roles of key players. The law gave clear regulatory framework and developed into Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda (SEZAR) which is mandated to regulate, coordinate, administer, and provide strategic planning and monitoring among others for Special Economic Zones in Rwanda in accordance with the Zones Law and Regulations. Sendahangarwa says the legal instruments that have been formulated and enacted include the law No 05/2011 of 21/3/2011 regulating Special Economic Zones in Rwanda, a policy ministerial order on licensing fees, ministerial order on negative list and Prime Minister’s order establishing the Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda (SEZAR). Also, additional regulations were formulated and gazetted including regulations related to the establishment of the SEZ one stop shops in zones, users, Developers and operators’ licensing procedures. The Kigali Special Economic Zone came into being after the merger of Kigali Free Trade Zone (KFTZ) and the Kigali Industrial Park (KIP) projects.
INCREASED FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC INVESTMENT The main SEZ policy objectives include making successful SEZs that add significantly to the developmental goals of Rwanda whilst utilizing public resources in the most effective way, ensure increased foreign and domestic private sector investment, export growth and diversification, development of industry/ non agriculture sectors and creation of off farm employment and income. Sendahangarwa explains that by encouraging private investments, local and foreign investors are highly targeted in the
Rwanda’s Special Economic Zones The availability of commodities for local consumption will as well be realized and the creation of competition will translate into affordable prices for products and services. The Kigali Agriculture Park, which was launched by H.E, President Paul Kagame in August 2013 in the first phase of the Kigali Special Economic zone is among the big projects already in operation in the KSEZ. The Kigali Agriculture Park was established to support in provision of efficient and cost effective handling solutions for grain, seeds and fertilizers in the country, mechanization Centre and fish processing plant. For the SEZAR to live up to their promise to the various SEZ users (Investors), Developers and Operators, it enters into service level agreements with all Government Institutions such as the Rwanda Revenue authority, Rwanda Environment Management Authority, EWSA, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, the Imigration and Emigration Department, Rwanda Housing Authority among others.
SEZs by creating an ample and attractive business environment. This way, creating employment especially for the youth has been and will be made achievable as the realization of the program continues to take shape. So far, some Rwandans are already being employed. For instance, in KSEZ some companies that have started operating have employed a sizeable number of the youths. On ground, so far six companies have started operating and most of these are into manufacturing business. The SEZ has also enabled the establishment of world class infrastructure. All the investors are required to abide by the standards of the infrastructure in the country which once in place adds to national assets. The attraction of Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) comes with so many other advantages; bringing in foreign exchange and promotion of exports. Everything produced in the SEZ is considered to be exported even when it is sold in Rwanda’s customs territory because it will attract the application of local duty thereby giving the investors an opportunity to access local market as well.
These service level agreements will also enable some of these institutions to provide relevant staff to beef up the SEZ one stop shop. After the policy and regulatory framework were in place, the Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) was earmarked and investors started buying the plots. So far, the Kigali Special Economic Zone is the only SEZ in the region, but plans are underway to have more across the country. For a business to benefit from the SEZ incentives, it has to be credible and bound to contribute to the acceleration of economic development with no negative effects on the economy. The Kigali SEZ has been developed in two phases. The first phase is built on 98 hectares of land, all plots are fully booked by 61 investors, with all infrastructure developed—roads, water, electricity, communication networks among others, at 100%. It should however, be noted that construction by individual investors in phase one is approximately at 50% and progressing well. Fourteen industries are also relocating from the former Gikondo Industrial Park to the Kigali Special Economic Zone, The first group of nine factories are expected to relocate in this year while the remaining big five industries will wait until construction for their premises
is completed. The relocation plan is part of efforts to help existing industries fit into the national industrial policy aimed at creating a conducive environment for industrial development. Some investors have already started operations in this phase. The second phase is still being developed with infrastructure standing at about 40 with the booking at 60%. From the perspective of SEZAR as the regulatory body, all work is progressing well. The Kigali Special Economic Zone is managed as a “mixed use” zone and has been designed to accommodate the investments in; heavy and light manufacturing industries, large scale users, industrial plants, commercial wholesalers, chemical, pharmacy and plastics, warehousing, tourism and service industry, ICT and logistics.
SEZ MANAGEMENT Globally, for the SEZ to operate well, the best management practices have to be put in the hands of employees, with the key players being; the regulator, developer, operator and user.
REGULATOR The Regulatory Authority is an independent agency responsible for planning the national SEZ regime, Designation of land as individual SEZs, coordinating with public agencies, licensing and permitting SEZ enterprises (developers, operators and users), monitoring Performance and ensuring compliance with SEZ rules and legislations. The current SEZ regulator in Rwanda is the Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda (SEZAR)
DEVELOPER Generally a private sector entity under a contractual agreement with SEZ status and holding the responsibility as the owner to bear the risk and financing of designing and constructing all the necessary SEZ infrastructure and facilities. The developer of the Kigali Special economic zone also own this land and are therefore responsible for entering into sale agreements with the various users.
THE OPERATOR This is generally a private sector entity under a contractual
arrangement with the owner or developer and responsible for the day –today management of SEZs and provision of specialized support facilities and services. The developer can also be the operator.
USER A private entity engaged in commercial activities in the SEZ and is compliant with the prevailing rules and regulations regarding SEZ. The SEZ user must be a holder of the SEZ status in form of the license provided by the Authority.
NETWORKING SEZAR needs team work and cooperation from all stakeholders to fulfill the mandate of accelerating economic development. It is expected that by the year 2020, significant contribution to Rwanda’s GDP will be generated from the SEZs and the affiliated activities. To achieve this, all the stakeholders and institutions have to give full support to SEZAR in its efforts to implement the program. Once stakeholders are not working together, this might delay the entire process. This support come from the cooperation of all Government institutions in availing different inputs ranging from approving attractive investment packages, supporting flexible and efficient immigration procedures, environmental management concerns and availability of required utilities.
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REAL CONTRACTORS LTD Real Quality...Real Value
Real Contractors Ltd is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company.
Real Contractors Ltd also emerged winner of construction and real estate category of the prestigious Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Business Excellence Award 2011.
Five Big Industries- Kigali Free Trade Zone
THE REAL CONTRACTORS JOURNEY:
OUR SERVICES
Real Contractors Ltd was formed after the merger of Real
workshop services and maintenance services.
Contractors SARL and Bond Trading SARL in January 2011. Prior to the merger, Real Contractors SARL was in real estate development and construction business while bond trading was in property management, engineering services and investments. The
We offer various services ranging from commercial construction, mechanical and electrical engineering, production and construction
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION:
The merger saw a fundamental rebranding of Real Contractors business model thereby taking up commercial construction as her
company is 100% owned by Crystal Ventures Ltd.
core product. Some of the commercial construction projects include: •
Hostel 2020 – Butare
Since its inception, Real Contractors Ltd has grown from strength
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Hostel 2020 – Nyagatare
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Bank of Kigali – Muhanga
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East African Granite Factory – Nyagatare
to strength and has been a proud winner of the BID International Quality Summit Award by American based Business Initiative Directions in May 2012. The company joined the league of 72 other prominent companies across the world. Real Contractors Ltd also emerged winner of construction and real estate category of the prestigious Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Business Excellence Award 2011. Real Contractors Ltd is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company.
Our Vision:
To be a world class construction,
East African Granite Factory – Nyagatare
BNR Buildings in Rusizi and Rwamaga
engineering and real estate services company.
Our Motto:
Real Quality...Real Value
Our Mission:
We deliver beyond customer expectations in quality, cost and time
Kabuga Hillside Estate
Bank of Kigali – Muhanga
by developing innovative and appropriate technologies.
Our Values:
Result driven: Our focus is
driven by our desire to achieve and exceed intended goals
Integrity: We are honest, transparent, ethical and objective in everything we do
Innovation: We always challenge ourselves and seek new ways
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Ngoma Hotel
HUYE Stadium
ana
Zone
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BNR Buildings in Rusizi and Rwamagana
electrical engineering services. It provides both installation and
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SFB modern lecture rooms
maintenance services. Some of the services offered include
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ADARWA building
plumbing, air conditioning, fire detection and fire fighting, lifts,
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RFCC Coffee factory
mechanical ventilation, lightening protection, electrical installation,
•
HUYE Stadium
street lighting and LAN installation. Some of the projects
•
Five Big Industries- Kigali Free Trade Zone
undertaken include:
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BNR Internal Remodelling
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Pension Plaza
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Ngoma Hotel and
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All Bank of Kigali branches
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SONARWA Muhanga
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City of Kigali street lighting
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School of Finance and Banking
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EWASA water tank installation in Rebero, Kabuga, Rusororo
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City of Kigali street and traffic lights maintenance
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Kigali-Musanze-Rubavu highway lighting
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Real Contractors Ltd offers both mechanical and
CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP SERVICES PRODUCTION UNIT
SFB modern lecture rooms
Real Contractors Ltd also offers
aluminium works, MDF
undertaken under this
a fully fledged construction
works, fabrications and
include:
workshop service to its clients.
carpentry and joinery. The
•
This includes undertaking
company is thus not only
aluminium works, MDF works,
capable of constructing but
fabrications and carpentry and
also fitting and furnishing
Real Contractors Ltd also offers
hence making clients works
a fully fledged construction
move faster.
workshop service to its clients. This includes undertaking Hostel 2020 – Butarea
Hall Partitioning •
Camp Kigali Renovations
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Inyange Industries branch offices partitioning.
Some of the projects
WOODWORKS, CARPENTRY & JOINERY FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
Kagugu Villas
METAL WORKS AND DESIGNS
ADARWA Commercial Building
City of Kigali City
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Rukarara II Hydro Power Plant
to boost
economic growth
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Southern Province governor Mr. Alphonse Munyentwali, Energy, Water and Sanitation (EWSA) Ltd’s Deputy Director General in charge of Energy Mr. Robert Nyamvumba and Nyamagabe residents.
national grid.
The ceremony was also attended by H.E. Ambassador of Belgium Marc PACSTEEN, European Union representative Chief of Political Affairs Daniel Schaer,
The project started in January 2011 and was commissioned in March 2014 with the installed capacity of 2.2 MW (Megawatt) with interconnection lines of 4.2 kilometers connecting the plant to the
During three years period of the project, residents in Buruhukiro and Uwinkingi sectors got part time jobs since 2011 to date. 750 households in the two sectors will get electricity, 60 in Gahira sector
ukarara II hydro power plant located in Nyamagabe district in the Southern province was inaugurated by the Honorable Minister of Infrastructure, Prof. Silas Lwakabamba.
The project was financed by the Government of Rwanda, Kingdom of Belgium and European Union respectively.
energy
will also be electrified hence improved standards of living. The power produced by Rukarara II will enhance small business growth such as barber shops, welding workshops, grain mills, internet facilities and other small business activities to operate for
long hours hence economic growth towards meeting vision 2020 targets and millennium goals. The project comes as an opportunity for creation of off-farm jobs for youth and women and this will contribute to the local and national economy at large.
The project will increase access to energy as the cornerstone of social and economic development, by offering opportunity for improved lives and economic growth for families and communities. Much of millennium development goals will be achieved through sustainable modern source of energy reducing poverty, improving children and women’s health and broadened education. Rwanda has set ambitious plans to increase production and distribution of electricity for its population to accelerate Vision 2020 and EDPRS to provide quantifiable targets with strong commitment. Rukarara II power plant was successful due to continued partnership between three governments and they are aiming to have full connection to rural centers, schools for socio-economic development.
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A new solar power pr
bridge en R
wanda is located in East Africa at approximately two degrees below the equator. It borders with Burundi in the South, Democratic Republic of Congo in the West, Tanzania in the East and Uganda in the North.
It is generally characterized by Savannah climate and its geographical location endows it with sufficient solar radiation intensity approximately equal to 5kWh/m2/day and peak sun hours of approximately 5 hours per day. It is in this regard that the government of Rwanda is embarking on the exploitation of solar energy opportunities hence its high investments in this sub energy sector. Recently, the Minister of Infrastructure, Prof. Silas Lwakabamba, visited the Gigawatt Global Rwanda Ltd construction site, the utilityscale solar power plant located near Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) in Rwamagana District. The visit was meant to assess the progress of the project. The project is the first utility-scale solar PV power plant in East Africa with a production capacity of 8.5 MWp. The project has
energy
oject to
ergy gap commenced testing phase of up to 20% of its total capacity, and plans to commission the plant before August 2014. At present, less than one in five households in Rwanda have access to electricity, and this will increase the country’s production capacity by up to 8%. Access to electricity is crucial for economic growth and development in Rwanda, and similarly in the rest of Africa. Schoolchildren need electricity so that they can do their homework, and electricity is essential for better health services, communications, and for growth of the private sector. To put it simply, without electricity there can be no development.
“Generation and provision of electricity to all Rwandans is a priority for the Government of Rwanda. This initiative to produce 8.5 megawatts of clean energy is an important addition towards closing Rwanda’s current energy gap,” said the Minister when he visited the plant. The Norwegian company Scatec Solar is the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Company responsible for building the power plant, and Remote Partners is the local management and support firm. The project has been funded by Norfund (Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries) and KLP. The Dutch company Gigwatt Global is the developer of the project. Once the plant is on line, Scatec Solar will operate and maintain the plant which will feed electricity directly into
the national grid. The price is lower than for electricity generated by diesel oil. The Government is encouraging private sector involvement and private-public partnerships as part of its development policy. In addition, energy for all is an important goal in the fight against poverty. Energy must be affordable, energy supplies must be reliable, and last but not least, energy is ideally clean and renewable. Solar energy is an important part of the energy mix along with hydropower and other sources of renewable energy in Africa. The Minister of Infrastructure’s visit to Gigawatt Global Rwanda ltd constitutes his efforts to advance progress towards the Millennium Development Goals on poverty.
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MOTOR INSURANCE PROPERTY INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE THIRD PARTY LIABILITIES MARINE INSURANCE MONEY INSURANCE
RADIANT is a Public Insurance Company, with RwF 1.000.000.000 Share Capital, having its Headquarter at Avenue du Commerce KN 76 Street, Kigali Rwanda, next to Librairie CARITAS, near Bank of Kigali. RADIANT Company Code is 102781991. It immediately started its operations after being licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda. Due to its technical and Human resource capacity, RADIANT quickly established its position offering quality services and competitive Insurance products. A promise is a promise!
OUR RE-INSURERS: We have in place a very strong, well organized and dynamic Re-insurance program that gives us the capacity and Technical support to take on any Risk for the safety of our clients. This program is reviewed every year with a view of increasing our capacity and take on of any new Risks in keeping with the International Insurance dynamism.
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OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION (HEADQUARTERS) KN 76 Street P.O. Box 1861 Kigali-Rwanda E-mail : radiantrwanda@yahoo.fr Tel : +250 280666421/ +250 788642667
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To provide an estimate of FULL repair/loss (Proforma) from a client’s Garage of choice; To provide a Police Report.
In case of Partial Loss, RADIANT will fully repair the damages (100% repair).
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The client is to fill the claim’s declaration form within not more than 10 days after the accident / Loss; To provide a Police Report.
A cheque of the same value of the vehicle / assets before the accident will be given to the Client immediately.
MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR CLAIM SETTLEMENT AFTER RECEIVING ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. Once all the required documents are submitted, the maximum period for RADIANT Insurance Company to settle claims is only Three days.
OUR BRANCHES In order to bring quality services closer to our clients, Radiant quickly opened branches all over the country. You need not to move far! We have got Fifty branches scattered all over the country, at least one in every district.
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Hydro Power in Rwanda 333 145 28 90
R
wanda’s major Rivers have proven 333 potential sites for Micro-hydropower countrywide. Opportunities exist in Micro and Small Hydropower projects and shared regional hydropower projects with East Africa (EAC) Partners. A couple of micro, mini and small Hydropower Projects are currently under construction. The largest domestic hydropower project under construction is Nyabarongo I, with an installed capacity of 28 MW. Some shared hydropower projects with neighboring countries are also underway, including 145MW project shared by Burundi, DRC and Rwanda and a 90 MW project to be jointly developed by Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda.
Mini and Small Hydropower There are 20 projects totaling 9MW bid as 4”bundles”with an expected investment
of approximately 25-30 million. The planned completion date is 2014-2015 and 3 bundled bids for 10MW of projects bid every year from 2015-17.
Medium Hydropower 12-17 MW Nyabarongo II is being evaluated, with an expected investment amount of approximately $80 million. This is a multipurpose project envisaged to cater for water supply, irrigation as well as electrical power generation. The project may develop either under Public or PPP arrangement and is planned to generate 12-17 MW and the power will be fed into Rwanda National Grid. The project consists of 48m high concrete gravity dam with crest of 228m and a surface power station with 2*8.5MW Keplan turbines just situated at the dam toe.
Regional Hydropower Ruzizi III (145MW) supported by EU,
potential sites for Micro-hydropower
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Ruzizi III hydropower project
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Nyabarongo I
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Rusumo falls
AfDB, among others with an expected investment capital of $450 million and completion date in 2016.The project is being developed under CEPGL umbrella for Rwanda, Burundi and DRC. Ruzizi III hydropower project is planned to generate 145MW and the power output is shared equally by three countries. Rusumo (90MW) falls supported by World Bank and others. Its expected investment amount is $300 million and planned completion date is 2017. The project is being developed under NELSAP umbrella for Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. Rusumo falls Hydropower Project is planned to generate 81 MW and the power output will be shared equally by three countries. The project consists of concrete dam with crest length of 150m,Headrace Tunnel of 460m and a surface power station with 3*30MW Kaplan turbines.
energy
Geothermal Energy
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eothermal energy is a clean and reliable source of energy, which is not affected by short-term fluctuations in the weather or world producer prices of oil. Most of the geothermal plants when installed have relatively very low maintenance costs and high availability. Geothermal energy is not dependent on whether it is day or night as solar energy is, or whether the wind blows strongly or not. In Rwanda, two zones with geothermal potentials are found in the western region associated with volcanoes and the southern region (Bugarama) associated with faults in the East African Rift. Based on reconnaissance surface studies, the western region has been divided into three areas of Gisenyi, Karisimbi and Kinigi prospects that can be developed as separate geothermal prospects. According to surface studies, the most promising of which are Karisimbi and Kinigi where it is likely GoR will discover a commercially viable geothermal resource for power generation using either binary or condensing steam turbines. With extensive exploration and appraisal drilling geothermal can contribute more than 20 MW in short term and over 300 MW in the long term. The exact size of the resource is not yet proven. This will only be determined once exploratory drilling completed and once established the low costs of Geothermal and its high availability makes it the cheapest form of generation available. It is evident from available information that Rwanda has areas that have low-temperature geothermal resources that can also be utilized for both power generation and direct industrial uses. We have given the development of our Geothermal Resources the highest priority over EDPRS II period and among envisaged developments we will have: • • •
10 MW from Test Generation site at Kinigi 10 MW from Test Generation site at Karisimbi 50 MW of production scale generation at Kinigi / Karisimbi
Solar Energy in Rwanda
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wanda is located in East Africa at approximately two degrees below the equator. It borders with Burundi in the South, Democratic Republic of Congo in the West, Tanzania in the East and Uganda in the North. It is generally characterized by Savannah climate and its geographical location endows it with sufficient solar radiation intensity approximately equal to 5kWh/m2/day and peak sun hours of approximately 5 hours per day.
Existing Projects In 2006, the government of Rwanda signed an MoU with German state Rhineland-Palatinate to construct, own and operate a 250 kWp grid connected solar plant and commissioning was done in 2007. It was funded by the German municipal power company Stadtwerke Mainz and installed by Juwi in 2008.
The plant was constructed on the top of Mount Jali in Kigali City. Since its commissioning date, the plant has been operating successfully.
Greenfield 10 MW grid connected Solar PV Plant A public call for prequalification for the design, build, finance, own/operate a 10 MW solar power plant has been launched. The 25 hectares site is located in Eastern province of Rwanda in Nyagatare District, approximately 190 km from Kigali. Access is made from main road that cuts through the land plot, 2.4 km long. Within the site there is a 30Kv transmission line and a 50KvA transformer that will be upgraded to evacuate the power generated from the 10 MW plant. The plant (10 MW Solar plant) will be constructed on an Independent Power Producer (IPP) basis. The PPA (Power Purchasing Agreement) and a 25 years Land Lease Agreement will be signed between the investor and the government of Rwanda.
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The bio gas p a promising energy solution
R
wanda like any other developing country is faced with energy challenges largely depending on hydroelectric power [HEP] which in most cases is not sufficient enough for domestic and industrial use, hence the need for alternative energy sources. The government through the Ministry of infrastructure has come up with alternative sources of energy such as Biogas especially for rural areas which so far have no connection to the electricity grid. Small biogas digesters using cow-dung are already installed in several households, where they provide sufficient energy for cooking and lighting. The program is boosted by the national ‘zero-grazing’ policy, which requires people to keep their cattle in a pen, thus making the
cow-dung available close to the household. On top of that, the one-cow-perfamily program will enable more people to actually benefit from the biogas program. So far more than 100 biogas digesters have been installed in households in Ruhango, Gasabo, Kamonyi, Rulindo and Gicumbi districts. The National Domestic Biogas Programme (NDBP), which was established in 2007 following the baseline study which was done in 2005 by MININFRA and SNV. From 2007 it was partly funded by the Dutch Government through GIZ, implemented by MININFRA and it was receiving technical and institutional support from the Dutch and German agencies SNV and GIZ, it
aimed at installing 15,000 biogas digesters in rural households owning at least 2 cows by the end of 2011. From 2011 the financial assistance on the subsidy and programme cost from the Dutch Government through GIZ stopped and the Rwandan Government through development budget support took over all the costs. Beyond domestic purposes, biogas has been used in prisons in Rwanda for many years and some schools. Biogas projects may be eligible for carbon credits either on the certified or the voluntary markets. Sewage disposal from prisons is a major health hazard for both the prison and the surrounding area. Prisons in Rwanda, as in many other parts of Africa, also impact the surrounding area through their demand for fuel wood for cooking. The former Kigali Institute of Science,
The Bio gas pit under construction
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rogram, Technology and Management (KIST) (now college of science, developed and installed large-scale biogas plants in prisons in Rwanda to treat toilet wastes and generate biogas for cooking. Each prison is supplied with a linked series of underground biogas digesters, in which the waste decomposes to produce biogas. After this treatment, the bio-effluent is safe to be used as fertilizer for production of crops and fuel wood.
and release biogas - a mixture of mainly methane with some carbon dioxide.
Using biogas digesters to manage animal or human sewage is not a new idea, but in Rwanda it has been applied on an enormous scale, and with great success. Managing sewage improves hygiene and sanitation and reduces smells. The biogas produced is used for cooking and reduces the demand for fuel wood, cutting costs and reducing pressure on local wood resources. KIST staff manages the construction of the biogas plants, and provide on-the-job training to both civilian technicians and prisoners.
The biogas system uses a number of individual digesters, each 50 or 100m3 in volume and built in an excavated underground pit. Toilet waste is flushed into the digesters through closed channels, which minimize smell and contamination. The digester is shaped like a beehive, and built up on a circular, concrete base using bricks made from clay or sand-cement. The sides taper gradually and eventually curve inward towards a half-metre diameter man-hole at the top. It is crucial to get the bricks laid in exactly the right shape, and to make the structure water-tight so that there is no leakage of material or water out of the digester. Biogas is stored on the upper part of the digester.
The first prison biogas plant started operation in 2001 and by 2011 plants were in operation in 10 prisons. The largest has a series of twelve individual digesters, each 100 m3 in volume.
Biogas technology and use Biogas systems take organic material such as manure into an air-tight tank, where bacteria break down the material
The biogas can be burned as a fuel, for cooking or other purposes, and the remaining material can be used as organic compost. The systems installed in Rwanda have an impressive international heritage: the original design from China, was modified by GIZ, and finally scaled up and refined for use.
The gas storage chamber is plastered inside with waterproof cement to make it gas-tight. On the outside, the entire surface is well plastered and backfilled with soil, then landscaped. The biogas system is finally inspected and, when approved, it is certified for operation.
From the manhole cover, the gas is piped underground towards the kitchen where it is used for cooking porridge, beans and maize in enormous (500 litre) pots, and in stoves that are insulated with a brick lining. A 100m3 plant can store 20m3 of gas, but may generate up to 50m3 per day, so it is important that the gas is consumed regularly. A particular feature of the plant design is a compensating chamber that acts as a reservoir of methane bacteria for enhanced gas generation. At first, gas pressure displaces the liquid to the compensating chamber. Consumption of gas leads to backflow of the waste from the compensating chamber into the bio-digester; this agitates the waste, circulates the bacteria, and releases trapped gas. The continuous input of waste, and the gas pressure, pushes digested effluent out of the bio-digester to a stabilizing tank, and from there, to a solid/liquid separation unit. The stabilizing tank allows additional gas production. The solids are composted for three months and then used as fertilizer in the gardens and woodlots. Great care is taken to ensure that the effluent is safe to use in this way, with regular laboratory checks on samples for viruses, bacteria. Once biogas program is fully implemented in schools, prisons and other high regular energy consuming institutions and homes, the following benefits among others will be realized; sanitation will be ensured, reduced pressure on Hydro power as well as reduced expenses on the costly hydro power. This initiative will be achieved given the governments’ one-cow per family program which will see more cows in the communities hence enough cow dung needed for the generation of enough biogas in the country.
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OUR MACHINERY ELECTRIC RESISTANCE WELDED TUBES (HOLLOW SECTIONS)
MASTER STEEL LTD
A NAME BUILT FROM QUALITY
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aster steel ltd is located at Gatenga, Kigali - Rwanda, East Africa. It is the leading manufacturer of steel construction materials in Rwanda. The organisation was established in 2005 under the licence of Rwanda Investiment Authority. We at Master steels cerebrate a proud heritage of a couple of years for our maginificient quality service with a prospect of even greater triumphs in the years ahead. From a humble beginning, Master steels is today amoung the leading quality steel construction material producers in the great lakes region, and virtually a market leader in Rwanda. Our strength is incupsulated in using Exceptional high quality raw materials from selected and ISO accredated world class mills,Well trained Man power, world class science and technology. Above all, our quality control department is driven by a maxim of continuous improvement that is geared by descriptive, statistical process quality control techniques. We specialise in production of Roofing sheets,mild steel plates, Open profiles, steel wire products, and Hollow sections of a variety of thicknesses, length of choice and profiles. The company’s RBS accredated facilities at Master steel, utilise the latest state of art technology with computer aided sophsicated controls in guarateeing consistent, superior and believable product quality that one should not miss on any given building or structure in this region. Master steel is a regional hub of Excellent customer service as supported by a dedicated, honest, motivated ,quick, chearful staff and management.
For a number of years, Master steel has been dealing in hollow sections as trading Items. To demonstrate conformity to our vision and provide a stronger quality warrantee to our beloved custmers, master steel has now acquired a modern, high tech solid state fully automated Tube mill of European origin. It is the first of its own kind in East and Central Africa. The mill is equipped with high tech encoders, safety interlocks, material gauge controls, control buttons with auto diagonistic systems, proximity controls and actuators, programmable logic controllers, to mention but a few. This modern high tech production line shall be used for production of Hollow sections.
MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTION OF TUBES AND OPEN PROFILES Materials are obtained from ISO accredated companies in South Africa, Europe, and Some parts of Asia. Materials obtained have a strategic well blended chemical composition to enhance the best ductility, weldability and durability. This material is also composed of a unique percentage of Vanadium to ensure a fine grain structure so as to arrive at the best strength .
MASTER STEEL QUALITY POLICY
OUR PRODUCTS
OUR VISION
ROUND TUBES
Master steel’s vision is to be a world class role model for production of steel construction materials in the Sub Sahara Africa. Underpinning this vision is our innovative approach, Excellence of our staff, perfomance culture that is committed to aspiration targets, safety and transperency.
COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES OF MASTER STEEL TUBES
OUR MISSION To consistently and progressively expand our market status score with a focus of maximising our service degree so as to enhance customer, suppliers, share holders, and entire community satisfaction in conformity with our quality management principles.
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To buid capacity and yield a motivated team with honesty, intergrity, dedication and focus, so as to enable driving and implimentation of our continuous growth and planned quality strategies.
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To be driven by growth that places equal emphasis on economic, social, safety and environmental considerations
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To explore and develop solution based new products that match public demands and up grade living conditions in the region.
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To continuously improve all our business operations through research & development , mission directed teams and value based management.
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Very durable
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Have a perfect finish
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Long functional life
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Sturdily constructed
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A good degree of resistance to corrosion
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Good and acceptable tensile strength
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High relative flexural stiffness
MILD STEEL PLATES The quality of Ms plates offered to our clients has been studied , tested, and proved . Our Ms plates are reckoned for their best resistence against rust and abrasion.
product range is as seen here:
Throughout all the stages of production we ensure , fine finish, and durability . We have the ability to cut from 0.5 meters to 8 meters by length . The width of our Ms plates is in the category of 1000 mm and 1220mm by width.
MASTER STEEL DOOR FRAMES, THE WELDER’S CHOICE
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Easily fitted due to its practical compatability advantage.
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150 mm
Master steel wire nails are TRUSTED for :
In a bid to conserve and preserve the natural environment, Master steel is at present producing steel Fascia boards,Door frames window frames, Bottle sections, and Omega profiles. This will reduce cutting down trees for purposes of processing timber to obtain the above profiles for structural construction.
Extensively used and prefered
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WIRE NAILS
OPEN PROFILES
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Their sharp and pointed tips
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Low carbon steel
stock and products of the best quality. Our raw materials are obtained from ISO certified companies which usually go a mile ahead and derive them from indigenous high grade steel with a distinguished chemical blend that enhances durability ,longevity and a good degree of ductility .Careful material surface treatment is also done to ensure resistance against corrosion and reconstitution of the steel grain structure to obtain the best strength and toughness. Our Roofing sheets are in conformity with Rwanda Beaural of standards (RBS), JIS - 3312 for prepainted sheets, JIS - 3302 for galvanised sheets
REBARS
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Provides excellent surface finish.
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Above all we have un limited stock.
Master steel offers a comprehensive range of TMT steel bars like reinforcement TMT bars, construction TMT bars among others. Other than these, we also produce steel plain round bars in a number of diameters and length. Our products are widely used in construction works like shopping malls, power plants, highway roads projects, bridges , canals, Dams, factories, hotels, These are available at affordable prices in the best quality.
EVERTILE : THE BEAUTY OF EAST AFRICA Easthetically beautiful, Physically attractive, Mechanically suitable, Chemically configured, Shining and fit for new generation buildings
TMT STEEL BARS , GRADE :460
WIRE PRODUCTS ROOFING NAILS Our qualitative products are becoming increasingly popular in the market due to longevity, cossion resistance, excellent reliability and Precisely Engineered construction. Our
STEEL REBARS , GRADE :250 HOT ROLLED ANGLES MASTER STEEL ROOFING SHEETS With the accumulated experience , we have become a trusted production. Driving this phenominon is our Expert service, entity in this competitive domain of Roofing sheets accurate deliveries, close co-operation with clients, unlimited
SUPER COVER CURVED CORRUGATED SHEETS . WE BUILD PARADISE
CONTACT US: B.P. 2318 Gatenga-Rwanda | Telephone: +250 252 510 560 | Email: info@masteel.biz
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energy
Regional oil pipeline to accelerate national economic growth
T
he new Oil pipeline project that will transport petroleum products from Kenya to Kigali is seen as an essential project that will reduce on the transportation costs that the country incurs currently.
The pipeline scheme to be implemented by the Northern corridor is one of the several projects that were agreed upon during a summit that brought together the Heads of States for the three countries in Uganda in June last year. Rwanda currently imports petroleum products from either the central route from Dares-Salam port in Tanzania or from the northern corridor that links Kigali to the port of Mombasa in Kenya. The cost of oil imports is by average at 25% of total import costs and it accounts for 55% of the entire export revenues. The demand for petroleum products is forecasted to grow at an average of 10% each year between now and 2020. The cost of procurement has an important macro-economic impact and it needs the reduction in the cost to allow the steady economic development by Rwanda and the region as well.
Under the revised law establishing RURA, a regulatory authority is entrusted with the regulation of the downstream petroleum infrastructure, for example oil storage depots, petrol service stations and the importation, transmission, distribution, trade of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as well as construction and operation of LPG storage and filling plants. Rwanda has an ambitious target of increasing its strategic storage capacity to an equivalent of 4 months from 1.5 months of consumption requirements, the target being to have a storage capacity of 150 million litres by 2017. Currently the total fuel storage capacity splits among 5 depots in Rwanda which is 31,700 M3. Due to this reason, the government has been encouraging the private sector to consider investing in oil storage depots to cater for the growing demand and supply security at times of necessity given the uncertainty surrounding the supply which comes exclusively overland. The oil pipeline project aims at improving the transportation of the petroleum products in the region using a safer mode compared to road transportation.
Environmental hazards associated with transportation of oil products by roads, including spillage and fires that cause accidents, would be covered if the project is implemented. Currently member states are jointly looking at strategies of soliciting for funds to finance the project. Penspen, a UKbased company dealing in engineering and management services related to oil and gas industry, has been contracted to do the mapping. The mapping will cost more than Rwf51 million that was contributed equally by three partner countries (Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda). The permanent secretary in the ministry of infrastructure Christian Rwakunda “We agreed that the project should be done in three years from now and we are working tirelessly at the technical level to have the project implemented,� He mentioned that if completed, it’s believed that Rwanda will host the depot in Kigali and making other countries like Burundi, DRC and some part of Tanzania to import the petroleum products from Rwanda instead of importing from Kenya. With low cost petroleum products in the country, it will reduce on the cost of doing business by allowing more investors in the various sectors which later elevates the economic development.
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East African Granite Factory – Nyagatare
BNR Buildings in Rusizi and Rwamagana
SFB modern lecture rooms
Kabuga Hillside Estate
Bank of Kigali – Muhanga
Hostel 2020 – Butarea
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Hostel 2020 – Nyagatare
Five Big Industries- Kigali Free Trade Zone
Kagugu Villas
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services Mantainance Services Real Estate Development
Ngoma Hotel
HUYE Stadium
ADARWA Commercial Building
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