Kigali, 11 February 2022 – The President of the Republic of Rwanda His Excellency Paul KAGAME officially inaugurated ADHI Model houses at Karama, Nyarugenge district. This project is underway as a partnership between ADHI Corporate and the government of Rwanda.

The houses at the brand new Bwiza Riverside Development include six different sleek designs for buyers to choose from, with varying sizes and features.

 “To have it affordable, sustainable and most of it arrived at through local materials, I think is the best combination we can have. President” noted.

The brand new Bwiza Riverside Homes Community will be the first of its kind in Rwanda. Bringing together people from all walks of life in a modern, contemporary and environmentally-friendly development is at the core of the project, along with a sense of friendship and mutual respect. The Bwiza Riverside Homes Community will include a pre-school, small general store, community center and gardens for residents to enjoy.

The houses are constructed using EDGE Technology (Excellence in Design for greater efficiency) which aims to mainstream green buildings and help fight climate change. The unique construction method used in building ADHI homes consists largely of a patented system of light steel frames combined with lightweight concrete and other innovative elements to create green-certified homes.

“Our materials ensure comfort, performance and accessibility while optimising the construction cost per square meter. They also respond to the challenges of sustainable construction, efficient management of resources and climate change.” Said by Mr. Soleman, ADHI Chairman

The method results in 53% on-site energy savings and future cost savings for homeowners. Furthermore, Bwiza Riverside will use green infrastructure to develop a sustainable community with a low carbon footprint.

The government of Rwanda aims to create 150,000 new dwellings annually to meet the projected demand of 5.5 million dwellings by 2050. Through initiatives like the affordable housing program, the government seeks to address low and middle-income communities’

The project boosts the government’s goal for urbanisation to reach 35 percent by 2024. However, there is still a substantial gap to meet the demand for affordable housing. We encourage more developers to take advantage of the existing incentives, which include the provision of infrastructures like roads, water and electricity, and a reduced corporate income tax of 15 percent.”

During the unveiling, guests toured five completed model homes, which will serve as the “blueprints” for all other housing units to be built over the next two years. Upon completion of the development, Bwiza Riverside will comprise 1,680 affordable houses and 720 luxury units.

In addition to the affordable homes, ADHI Corporate has established a training academy for Innovative and Sustainable light steel frame construction. Academy students receive on-site, competence-based training to prepare them for future employment opportunities. As such, the academy students will form a key component in the building of Bwiza Riverside.

To ensure access to affordable financing, enabling more Rwandans to purchase homes in the project, ADHI Corporate has partnered with the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). Applications can be made at: iwanjye.brd.rw/. 

The ADHI sustainable construction method is a patented system that uses modular parts, pre-made in a factory, for "plug-and-play" construction.