RUTANA, Oct 3 (ABP) – The second deputy Lord Speaker, Clotilde Kampimbare, visited Rutana commune on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Rutana is located in Burunga province, where she held a meeting with communal councillors, the communal administrator and their advisers, as well as zone leaders.
The meeting focused primarily on reminding participants of the constitutional requirements regarding collaboration with communal councillors, along with discussions aimed at improving the execution of their duties while respecting current laws.
The second deputy Lord Speaker explained to these local officials the importance of the relationship between the Senate and communal councils, which is based on two main pillars: the adoption of laws and the oversight of commune activities.
She also reminded them of the responsibilities attached to their respective roles, noting that such trainings are being organized across the country to address the shortcomings observed in previous years. Some leaders have encountered difficulties due to a lack of understanding of their legal rights and duties, while others have been dismissed for the same reasons.
She urged them to respect both divine and state laws in order to succeed in the missions recently entrusted to them. She emphasized that they have an essential role to play in realizing Burundi’s vision for 2040 as an emerging country and 2060 as a developed nation.
In his welcome address, the administrator of Rutana commune, Gordien Ntakirutimana, reported that the overall security situation in the commune was stable and that citizens were actively preparing for the agricultural Season A.
He mentioned that community works were underway, including a campaign to dig contour lines in the fields, with participation from the entire population. These activities were officially launched on Bigina hill in Gitanga zone.
Gordien Ntakirutimana, however, pointed out several challenges affecting various sectors of citizens’ lives.
In the education sector, he mentioned a lack of teaching materials such as textbooks and a need for 4,276 school benches for a student population of 60,539 at both the basic and post-basic levels.
In terms of infrastructure, he cited bridges threatened by termites, poorly maintained roads such as Route RN11 riddled with potholes, and Routes RN8 and RP 455 leading to Gitanga zone. He expressed concern that, without intervention and support for local development, Gitanga zone could become inaccessible.
In the health sector, he spoke of a shortage of buildings, drinking water, and qualified medical personnel in health centers.
He concluded pointing out that even the commune itself still lacks sufficient material resources, with some services still operating without the necessary tools for proper functioning.