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Rwanda: Umudugudu, the Heart of Rwanda's Governance

[New Times] Last Sunday, I was witness to the communion of local leaders in my Kibaya Village and was left in awe! In awe of the abandon with which our voluntary local leaders give of themselves for the sake of their people's welfare. Yet they have their hands full, earning their own living.

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