Rwanda National Police

Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), on Wednesday, July 3, handed over human security projects to thousands of Rwandans across the country as they concluded the three-month 'Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2025 (COP2025).'

The COP2025 was conducted under the theme: “Rwandan citizens together with security organs in celebration of the 31st Liberation Anniversary and 25 years of Rwanda National Police–citizen partnership.”

This also marked end of the 5th East African Community Armed Forces Civil Military Cooperation Week Activities.

The Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme dedicated to improving the well-being and livelihoods of citizens, addressed human security issues in different sectors, namely health, environment, public infrastructure, utilities, and construction of houses for disadvantaged families.

More than 41,800 citizens received free medical services in internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, orthopedics, and dentistry. 

The RDF Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Mubarakh Muganga, handed over a modern water facility to the residents of Ndego Sector. This facility is expected to provide clean water to over 3,000 households. It is part of the efforts to address the problem of water scarcity in Ndego.

The medical outreach was supported by medical doctors from EAC member states, including, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The campaign also had a strong focus on housing and infrastructure development. A total of 70 houses were constructed and handed over to the disadvantaged families, 13 bridges built to improve connectivity in remote communities, and 10 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers constructed to support early learning.

Additionally, 33 cooperatives made up of individuals who graduated from rehabilitation centers, received financial support and other various forms of assistance to boost their livelihoods, and some 400 motorcyclists were provided with reflector jackets.

To promote sustainable living and clean energy, more than 100 households were lit with solar power while clean water was extended to more than 3000 households. The campaign also distributed water tanks and household furniture to communities.

The programme emphasized regional solidarity, showcasing how cooperation between EAC member states can bring tangible development to communities.

Officials noted that these efforts are part of ongoing national and regional strategies to strengthen security, unity, and socio-economic progress through close collaboration with citizens.

In the Eastern Province, the ceremony marking the conclusion Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme activities was led by the Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, at Ngoma Hospital. This week, in collaboration with the Eastern Africa Regional Forces, over 2,400 residents received free medical services.

The official handover of the community development projects in the Western Province was held in Gatumba Sector, Ngororero District where the Minister of Interior, Dr. Vincent Biruta presented houses constructed for the disadvantaged families, to the beneficiaries.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), CG Felix Namuhoranye, together with the Mayor of Burera District, Sorina Mukamana, handed over six houses built for vulnerable families in Rusarabuye Sector.

In the City of Kigali, the inauguration of the Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) and Kajeke bridge, located in the districts of Gasabo and Kicukiro, respectively, was presided over by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Brig Gen. Celestin Kanyamahanga. He was accompanied by the City of Kigali’s Deputy Mayor in charge of Economic Development, Dusabimana Fulgence, and CP Costa Habyara, the Commissioner of the Counter-Terrorism Unit.

The Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, Vicent Sano, together with the Governor of the Southern Province, Alice Kayitesi, and the representative of the East African Community military forces at the event, Lt Col. Alex Mwingi Kalama, handed over 400 reflector jackets to motorcycle taxi operators in Runda Sector, Kamonyi District.

A cooperative in Kagogo Sector, Burera District, operating on Lake Burera, received a boat that will facilitate in water transport.

The Minister of Defense,  Juvenal Marizamunda handed over 10 houses to beneficiaries in Cyivugiza Cell, Muko Sector, Musanze District.