RUSIZI-The Commissioner General of Rwanda Correctional Services (CRS), Maj.Gen Paul Rwarakabije, hailed Cyangugu prisons for their developmental endeavours, through  the various income generating activities.

"Apart from the general hygiene that the inmates have, the large banana plantation that supplies the whole district, the carpentry works, animal rearing, are great activities that have sustained the well being of inmates while also helping them in their journey to become more responsible citizens,” said Rwarakabije.

Rwarakabije made these remarks, yesterday, when he visited Rusizi Prison.

The visit was aimed at assessing how the inmates at the prison carry out various developmental activities.

"The purpose of our visit was to see the living standards of the inmates and the kind of activities they are involved in,” he said.

Rwarakabije called upon the inmates and prisons staff to focus on accountability, security and discipline.

"The prison is a sector like all the others where discipline and other values should be invincible.”

Inmates highlighted their problems which included pending Gacaca cases, resuming community service, and being transferred to prisons near their families.

The Commissioner promised immediate intervention.

Rwarakabije also visited Nzahaha camp which has more than 150 prisoners who are serving their alternative sentences under the Works for General Interests program known as TIG. People in Nzahaha camp grind stones to be used to make roads for Rusizi district.

Rusizi Prison is home to more than 3000 inmates.

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