Editor
Residents in a section of Kisoro district are sharing varied opinions on the suggested imposition of a 200,000 shillings fine by Kisoro councilors for individuals caught littering garbage in drainages.
The councilors argue that it is essential for every trader and resident to take full responsibility for garbage collection in their respective areas. They believe that the proposed fine is aimed at enhancing sanitation, encouraging better hygiene practices, and preventing environmental pollution and disasters resulting from clogged drainages.
Traders Andrew Ntirubabarira and Valence Ndagijimana, who operate in Kamunye ward, Kisoro municipality, express their support for the proposal. However, they attribute the problem to authorities’ failure to promptly collect garbage and stress the importance of consulting with them before enacting the ordinance.
On the other hand, resident Rogers Owomuhangi opposes the proposal, suggesting that the district should prioritize cleaning drainages before implementing the ordinance.
