President Hichilema advises the public on hygiene

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the citizenry, public and private institutions to prioritise cleanness. Delivering his keynote address on the progress made in the application of national values and principles in Parliament today, President Hichilema emphasised that every individual has a personal duty to ensure that their surroundings are kept clean. The media reports that President Hichilema stressed that citizens must take a keen interest in keeping their surroundings and the environment clean.

He noted that keeping the surroundings and the environment clean will lead to a healthier nation. Meanwhile, President Hichilema further encouraged citizens to paint their houses, plant flowers, and keep drainages clean, stating that maintaining personal spaces ultimately contributes to a cleaner and healthier nation. The Head of State said the cleaning of personal spaces will result in a clean and healthier nation.

President Hichilema further expressed displeasure with motorists who throw litter along the State House lane and advised them to use plastic bags for dumping litter instead of throwing it through car windows. The President also urged the public to take personal responsibility by disposing of litter only in designated areas. President Hichilema has since directed the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development to intensify efforts to curb the indiscriminate disposal of waste.

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Indeed shame on our ruling party:pleading for cleanliness. Real men in Rwanda don’t plead for such things. They just put their brains and muscles to work and just like that….bang! Kigali is the cleanest city in Africa!

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