Modern vessels to be introduced on Lake Kivu

RUSIZI-Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) has confirmed plans to introduce modern water vessels to connect Karongi, Rubavu and Rusizi districts through Lake Kivu. According to Anselme Nsengimana, the official in charge of water transport at RTDA, the parastatal is already in the process of building large modern boats for each of the three districts, as well as four smaller boats, to facilitate access to islands located near the districts. Presently, people use dilapidated wooden canoes that often pose great dangers.