Rwandans from the Twa community in Busanze sector- Nyaruguru District say they are poor because government development programs like agricultural development are not well communicated in their place.
On the issue that Girinka program as one of agricultural programmes in the country has not yet benefited the Twa, Fabien Niyitegeka, vice mayor for economic affairs in the District remarks that government programs do not discriminate but meant for all vulnerable residents of Rwanda.
Niyitegeka adds that Twa community are being prepared and trained to handle other better projects for their environment like piggery and chicken farming.
Nyaruguru district authorities say they are organizing projects that will promote social development among the Twa.
Some residents of Gatunda in Busanze sector reveal they depend on pottery which is not earning much in this generation.
Asiteriya Mukankusi explains pottery is heredity and they cannot quit doing it without another activity to give them small money for home use.
Mukankusi adds: “We are very poor and in need to develop but pot making can never get us anywhere. If we get land for cultivation and animal keeping, we can be better.”
Nyaruguru vice mayor stresses that most of the problems Twa people have are based on negative attitude. Its in that order that a health worker will be assigned to care for their social affairs and to help change their mindset.