Kigali City – Tucked away in the heart of Rwanda, Kigali City is a vibrant and modern metropolis waiting to be explored.
Despite bearing scars from the 1994 genocide, with the Kigali Memorial Center standing as a poignant reminder of the past, the city has transformed into a symbol of hope and progress.
Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, covers an area of 730 km². It experiences annual precipitation, and temperatures range between 16°C and 27°C.
The charm of the city extends to its serene towns, such as Gasabo, which covers the largest geographical area, followed by Kicukiro, and Nyarugenge, which spans 134 km².
These districts are divided into 35 administrative sectors, further split into 161 cells, and 1,155 villages, with the village being the smallest administrative unit.
Though Rwanda’s population may seem small, Kigali itself is home to over 1,745,555 people, with a life expectancy of 69.6 years.
The population is actively involved in various economic activities to improve their standard of living.
New innovations are continually being implemented to support the city’s development.
Bugesera, a new international airport, has been established to serve Kigali.
The city is one of the fastest-growing in Africa, with an annual urbanization growth rate of 4%, contributing 41% to the national GDP.
Kigali aims to become a center of urban excellence in Africa, which is why there is a strong focus on cleanliness, economic activities, and a bright mission to build and sustain a city of character with a vibrant economy and diversity.
Through strong partnerships with stakeholders, Kigali seeks to provide responsive, rapid, and effective urban development.
Kigali is a city of dreams, with goals of achieving green transport, affordable homes, proper management of resources, and building a city with a unique local identity and enduring character.
The city’s governance structure includes a City Council, followed by an Executive Committee, a Security Committee, and a City Management Committee.
These entities work alongside the districts of Kigali to implement national policies, prepare development plans, promote the welfare of the people, and more.
You are welcome to the glittering, calm, and majestic city of Kigali.
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