Shelter Crisis In Villages
By Bos Buhiga Rwanda – In many rural parts of Rwanda, poor housing conditions continue to affect thousands of families, raising concerns about health, safety, and dignity in village communities. Despite ongoing government efforts to improve rural development, a significant number of citizens still live in crumbling mud houses with leaking roofs and unstable foundations. Across villages in districts like Nyamagabe, Karongi, and Rutsiro, families rely on traditional construction methods using mud, sticks, and banana leaves due to the lack of affordable materials. During Rwanda’s rainy season, these structures are especially vulnerable, with some collapsing entirely under the weight of heavy rain and wind. Many residents say they fear for their children’s safety, especially at night. “Our home gets flooded every time it rains,” said Claudine Mukamana, a mother of four from Nyaruguru District. “We have to move everything to the corners and cover ourselves with plastic bags. It’s not safe, ...