China Road Company given ultimatum to restore Lake Kivu

Nyamasheke district officials have asked China Road Company & Bridge Corporation to remove all the debris which was dumped in Lake Kivu as soon as possible, otherwise measures will be taken against the Chinese company owners.

The company allegedly dropped big stones at the Kariba site along the lake shores while doing its construction works. The stones are believed to be a potential danger to boats, water sources and a danger to human life and water organisms.

A study conducted by Francis Kayumba, an official of the ministry of natural resources last August 2015, showed that several activities along the Lake Kivu shores including stone quarrying activities had impacted on the water bodies in the areas and action needed to be taken.

Nyamaseke Mayor, Aimée Fabien Kamali says that the notification has been given to the Chinese company and they have to remove the stones and reclaim the land that was damaged along the shores during the quarrying activities.

“We have hope that they will positively respond to the demand of the district, so that the lake lifespan is maintained and the damage is minimized. If they don’t, then we shall take necessary measures” Kamali said.