The Auditor General, Alexis Kamuhire, has expressed concerns over approximately 6,242 parcels of land identified within wetlands and other inappropriate zones for development, highlighting the risk of significant economic loss affecting both real estate holders and the state.
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As per his statement, the City of Kigali ratified its master plan via its council in 2020. As part of executing this strategy, the municipality needed to conduct thorough spatial planning for specific development areas.
He noted, though, that among the 30 approved physical plans, 19 had discrepancies or conflicts with the City of Kigali’s Master Plan. Consequently, this led to the identification of 6,242 plots located in areas intended for different purposes or unsuitable for residential development, including wetlands, forested regions, high-risk locations, spaces under high-voltage power lines, and sewers(pipe)ways.
He warned that constructing homes on those lots, even though they were zoned for different uses, could lead to monetary losses for either the government or the improperly building homeowners.
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He mentioned that the audit showed the region designated for housing purposes was larger than 8,300 hectares. Nevertheless, just 49 percent of this overall space had appropriate detailed designs, he noted, further stating that 6,176 building permissions were granted for projects in zones without sanctioned layouts.
In general, the Auditor General’s report indicated advancements in certain aspects of public financial management. These include the reduction in the number of
Public organizations that received an unqualified audit report regarding efficiency and economy of funds.
Increased to 66 percent in 2024 from 59 percent in 2023, representing a seven-percentage-point increase.
Value for money in utilisation of public funds focuses on determining whether resources are used in an economic, effective and efficient manner.
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