Lady who visited Rwanda in shock after seeing Rwandans wash their roads
A Nigerian woman recently expressed astonishment after witnessing Rwandans actively maintaining their streets during a visit to the East African nation, highlighting the country’s reputation for cleanliness.
How Rwanda became Africa’s cleanest country
While Rwanda may not top global lists for overall environmental performance, it is widely regarded as the cleanest country in Africa.
Cities like Kigali regularly feature among the continent’s most pristine urban areas, thanks to a combination of strict policies and civic engagement.
Rwanda’s cleanliness is driven by initiatives such as Umuganda, a monthly community service day where citizens aged 18 to 65 participate in street cleaning and local maintenance.
Since 2008, the country has also enforced a ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags, making littering a heavily fined offence.
Kigali and other cities hold Car-Free Days twice a month to reduce pollution, and the government strictly monitors compliance, ensuring both residents and visitors respect environmental regulations.
Social media users reacted to the Nigerian woman’s observations, many comparing Rwanda’s standards with those in Nigeria:
Social media reactions
@tessysmitha: “Can never be this Nigeria.”
@Rafael_Afamefune: “No surprise they’re one of the neatest countries in the world.”
@Lily_Joe: “Giant of Africa can’t even relate.”
@colm_nnamdi: “Cleanest country in Africa for real.”
@Her_exc3llency: “This is good but no fit happen for Najja o.”
@lifelnsolace: “Giant of Africa in the mud.”
Rwanda’s consistent focus on environmental health, civic responsibility, and strict enforcement has earned it recognition beyond the continent, often placing it alongside countries like Denmark, Switzerland, and Singapore in global environmental indices.
