Umuganda is a national holiday in Rwanda taking place on the last Saturday of every month for mandatory nationwide community service from 08:00 to 11:00. Participation in Umuganda is required by law; failure to participate can result in a fine.
The program was most recently re-established under President Paul Kagame in 2009, having resulted in a notable improvement in the cleanliness of Rwanda. Also, there are other informal Umuganda day activities that occur in the middle of the month. These activities are initiated by either society or the government.[1]
- ^ Uwimbabazi, Penine (September 2012). "An Analysis of Umuganda: the Policy and Practice of Community Work in Rwanda". Retrieved December 14, 2023.