ABOUT KIGALI CITY

Background

The City of Kigali is the capital of Rwanda and is located at Rwanda’s geographical heart. Occupying an area of 730km2, the City is located at latitude 1°56'38.6"S and a longitude 30°03'42.9"E.The average annual precipitation rate is approximately, with an annual average high temperature of 27°C and annual average low temperature of 16°C.

The City of Kigali is composed of three Districts namely Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge. Gasabo is the largest district by geographical area at 429.3km2, followed by Kicukiro (166.7km2) and Nyarugenge (134km2). The City of Kigali population is 1,745,555 the datsource is the fifth Rwanda Population and Housing Census (RPHC5).

The districts are also divided into 35 administrative sectors which in turn are divided into 161 Cells.The smallest administrative unit is the village and the City is made up of 1,155 villages.The City boarders the Gicumbi and Rulindo Districts of Northern Province, Bugesera and Rwamagana Districts of Eastern Province and Kamonyi District of Southern Province. Kigali is the most visited area in Rwanda. It houses several tourism sites, hotels, and a centrally placed International Airport. 

A new International Airport in Bugesera to serve Kigali is under construction about 15 km to the east of the City.The City of Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda has seen rapid growth for the last two and half decades. It is among the fastest growing cities in Africa with an urbanization annual growth rate of 4% and it contributes over 41% of the national GDP which indicates the primacy of Kigali to the Rwandan economy. 

This growth has been driven by visionary leadership in Rwanda which has helped transform the country from a low scale agrarian economy to an active player within the regional economy. Kigali has been at the centre of the transformation in Rwanda and is on the threshold of rapid economic growth.

3 Districts

Gasabo, Kicukiro, Nyarugenge

730

Total area/km2

1.7 Millions

Population

21°-27°

Temperature

69.6 years

Life expectancy

41%

national GDP

+4%

urbanization annual growth rate

The City of Kigali Vision:

City of Kigali's Goals
 
. City of diverse, vibrant, and inclusive economy
. City of sustainable infrastructure and resource management
. City of affordable homes and neighbourhoods
. City of enchanting nature and diversity
. City of happy and healthy residents
. City of endearing character and local identity

The vision of the City of Kigali is to become “The Centre of Urban Excellence in Africa”.

The City of Kigali Mission:

The mission of the City of Kigali is to “Build and Sustain a City of Character, Vibrant Economy and Diversity through strong Partnerships with Stakeholders to provide responsive, rapid and effective Urban Development’’.

Goals of the City of Kigali

The goal of the City of Kigali is to be:

. City of diverse, vibrant, and inclusive economy
. City of sustainable infrastructure and resource management
. City of affordable homes and neighbourhoods
. City of enchanting nature and diversity
. City of happy and healthy residents
. City of endearing character and local identity

The administrative Structures of the City of Kigali

  1. The Council of the City of Kigali,

  2. The Executive Committee of the City of Kigali,

  3. The Security Committee of the City of Kigali,

  4. The City Management of the City of Kigali

  5. Districts of City of Kigali

Responsibilities of the City of Kigali

The City of Kigali has the following responsibilities:

  1. To ensure the implementation of national policies;

  2. To monitor the implementation of national policies in Districts;

  3. To prepare the development plan of the City of Kigali and ensure its implementation;

  4. To prepare the master plan of the City of Kigali, specific master plans and to ensure their implementation,

  5. To develop infrastructure and urbanization of the City of Kigali;

  6. To promote social welfare and economic development activities;

  7. To ensure the safety of people and goods in the City of Kigali;

  8. To issue guidelines and to coordinate activities of Districts;

  9. To monitor activities and functioning of Districts and other State organs operating at the level of the City of Kigali;

  10. To ensure hygiene, sanitation and water treatment in the City of Kigali;

  11. To develop and implement the plan of action for the transport of persons and goods in the City of Kigali;

  12. To mobilise resources and put in place strategies for collection of taxes and fees in accordance with relevant laws;

  13. To promote and follow up investment activities in the City of Kigali;

  14. To provide services that are not rendered by other administrative entities of the City of Kigali;

  15. To promote cooperation and partnership with other organs at national or international levels.