Samuel Sembagare, mayor of Burera district
Samuel Sembagare, mayor of Burera District has revealed that means are being devised to increase the districts revenue in order to accomplish planned development projects.
This comes after Burera district has on many occasions failed to successfully implement the pledged performance contracts due to insufficient funds.
Mayor Samuel Sembagare explains that Burera district gets up to Rwf400 million annually and decisions are being taken to increase the income.
He asserts that most of the revenue is expected from mines of precious stones since a new policy has been made regarding the mines generating income for the district.
Burera district has two mines that is Gifurwe mine in Rugengabari sector and New Bugarama mining in Kagogo sector, the mayor adds.
In addition, residents will be educated and to seek contribution of entrepreneurs born in Burera district as one way of increasing the district revenue.
Sembagare points out all will be done so that Burera district achieves fast development.