Qatar Airways has lauded Rwanda’s community service initiative, Umuganda, saying it plays a big part in the revitalisation of the country.

This was revealed as the airline’s staff participated in monthly Umuganda activities in Rugunga, Kiyovu in Nyarugenge District where they cleaned a street and the surrounding areas "to support the government objective of maintaining a healthy environment in Rwanda”.

Aimee Muziranenge, the Qatar Airways marketing boss, who led the 20 staff of the airline’s Rwanda office in the day-long activity, said their participation was to show the airline’s commitment in supporting community initiatives.

Abdul Hakeem Alhabsy, the commercial manager, said Qatar Airways, which was making its maiden participation would be regular participants at the monthly activities. Umuganda is a community voluntary work day of cleaning that helps Rwandan residents come together to do a variety of public works. Courtesy photo.