Philippe Mpayimana Unveils Presidential Campaign Manifesto. Philippe Mpayimana, the sole independent candidate in the upcoming presidential elections, revealed his campaign manifesto during a press conference. This marks Mpayimana's second bid for the presidency, following his initial attempt in 2017. He will launch his campaign in Kirehe District, Eastern Province, on June 22.
'My manifesto is covered in 50 articles summarized in 15 categories, and it was developed based on prior consultative sessions held with the citizenry and some new ideas developed over time, some reflecting existing policies and new initiatives,' Mpayimana stated.
Key Points of Mpayimana's Manifesto
Agriculture and Animal Resources
- Reforming sectors, with a focus on the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources.
- Proposals include land management, increasing farm productivity, boosting food production, developing small local industries, and promoting the fish industry.
Education
- Addressing critical issues, such as resolving questions related to loans granted to higher education students.
- Improving the welfare of students.
Environment and Natural Resources
- Promoting waste sorting and establishing recycling plants for paper, plastic, and glass.
- Strengthening the mining industry to position it as a key economic pillar.
Finance, Economy, and Trade
- Enhancing Rwanda's economic landscape by regulating the profession of commission agents.
- Formalizing all types of salaried or paid employment.
- Promoting investment by Africans in Rwanda.
- Increasing exports to reduce the trade deficit.
Foreign Policy
- Decentralizing consular services to bring them closer to Rwandan communities abroad.
- Positioning Rwanda as a pillar of the United States of Africa.
- Envisioning Rwanda playing a significant role in international solidarity and helping other countries resolve their issues, leveraging the nation's experiences post-1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Other Areas of Focus
- Health and Family
- Infrastructure
- Internal Security and Information
- National Defense
- Justice
- Labour and Social Affairs
- Local Government and Community Engagement
- Youth, Technology, Arts, and Sports
- National Unity and Culture
Campaign Schedule
Mpayimana will elaborate on his manifesto during his campaign, starting in Kirehe District on June 22. His campaign will cover all 30 districts of the country, concluding with a final rally in Nyarugenge District, Kigali, on July 13.
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