Kwa Dubai estate: Residents speak out on substandard houses
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- 06 Apr 2023
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A view of Kwa Dubai, an affordable housing development in Kigali. Courtesy
Residents of Kwa Dubai, an affordable housing development in Kigali, have expressed concern about the safety of their homes. Located in Kinyinya, a suburb of Kigali, the estate’s issues got public attention last month when one of the houses belonging to a resident collapsed.
A video of how the house easily crumbled due to rain went viral on social media, leading to many questions from people. When The New Times visited the estate, it was clear that the standard of construction by the contractor has issues, making the lives of the residents unsafe.
“We are afraid. These houses are weak. Our fears get even worse when it rains,” a resident who asked for anonymity, told The New Times. The real estate was constructed as an affordable solution. It attracted many clients who bought houses for around Rwf 25 million. Read More…
