The outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda, Shu Zhan, and some Rwandan Senators yesterday joined residents of Rusiga Sector in Northern Province’s Rulindo District at the monthly communal work known as Umuganda.

Zhan commended the practice, arguing that the exercise was good for development because it provided a platform to talk about developmental issues and unifies people.

Hon. Bernard Makuza, the vice-president of the Senate, emphasised the importance of Umuganda, an exercise that he considers vital for the country’s development.

"Rwanda has a goal of aiming for development and working hard in order to move from one point to another in striving for prosperity,” he told residents of Rusiga.

The Senator thanked the residents for joining hands to repair their roads which will help them get access to other communities around Rusiga Sector.

The Mayor of Rulindo District, Justus Kangwagye, appreciated the support and good relationship between China in Rwanda.

The Chinese intervention in the district has so far focused on Inyange Girls School of Science which teaches its students the culture and history of China among other courses.