: Commencement of signing of compensation agreements for Project-Affected Persons under the Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project (Rwanda Side)
PUBLIC NOTICE
RE: Commencement of signing of compensation agreements for Project-Affected Persons under the
Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project (Rwanda Side)
The Rusizi District and Ruzizi III Energy Limited (REL), a special-purpose company established to
develop, construct, and operate the 206 MW Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project (Project), are
pleased to inform all persons whose lands and assets are affected by the Project that the signing of
compensation agreements will officially commence on 20 July 2026.
The notice applies to all project-affected persons whose lands and assets were inventoried during the
September 2025 land and asset inventory and valuation exercise undertaken by REL, and whose names
appear on the list of project-affected persons published following the declaration of the cut-off date
on 08 June 2026. Each project-affected person will be allowed to review the compensation agreement,
confirm the recorded assets and compensation amount, and request clarification before signing.
Signing Schedule and Venues
The signing will be staged, commencing initially in Nzahaha Sector and then Bugarama Sectorl Rusizi
District
The signing will begin in Nzahaha Sector on 20 July 2026, with REL stationed at Groupe Scolaire Ruhoko
in Murya Cell to conduct the signing.
The signing in Bugarama Sector will be held at Groupe Scolaire St Paul. The starting date for Bugarama
Sector will be communicated upon completion of the signing exercise in Nzahaha Sector.
Signing Arrangement
To ensure an orderly, efficient, and well-coordinated process, REL will contact each project-affected
person at least three days before their scheduled signing date. This arrangement is intended to
facilitate proper planning, reduce waiting time, and ensure that all required documents are available
before the signing.
Only persons who have been contacted and given an appointment should report to the signing venue
on their allocated date. A project-affected person who has not yet been contacted should not be
concerned, as appointments will be scheduled progressively. Failure to receive an appointment
immediately does not affect eligibility for compensation.
Required Attendance Document
All project-affected persons are kindly reminded of the following requirements:
• For legally married households, both spouses (husband and wife) must be present during the
signing of the compensation agreement forms.
• Each person attending the signing must presenUh&£eguired identification and supporting
documents, including: KA R
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National Identity Cards
Marriage or widow certificates (as applicable)
The certificate of being single
Land titles and other documents, as necessary
The Rusizi District and Project continue to support project-affected persons whose land titles are still
being processed to facilitate the timely completion of the compensation process.
Compensation Payments
Compensation payments will be processed following the signing of the compensation agreements by
all project-affected persons.
Questions, Feedback, and Grievance Mechanism
Questions, requests for clarification, feedback, or grievances may be submitted through the following
channels:
• REL Project Office located in Nyange Cell, Bugarama Sector
• Suggestion boxes located at
Murya Cell Office
Nyange Cell Office
Bugarama Sector Office and
Nzahaha Sector
Email: [email protected]
• Tel: 0795588727 (REL)
The Rusizi District and REL remain committed to implementing the land acquisition and compensation
process in a manner that is transparent, fair, inclusive, and fully respectful of the rights of projectaffected persons, in accordance with the applicable laws of the Republic of Rwanda and relevant
international standards.
Sindayiheba Phanuel Mohsin Tahir
The Mayor - Rusizi District Project Director - Ruzizi III Energy Limited
