Rwanda’s reputation for cleanliness was recently highlighted by a Nigerian woman who expressed shock upon seeing Rwandans actively maintaining their streets while visiting the East African country.

Rwanda is considered the cleanest country in Africa, even though it may not be at the top of international lists for total environmental performance.

Thanks to a combination of stringent regulations and citizen involvement, cities like Kigali frequently rank among the most pristine metropolitan areas on the continent.

Initiatives like Umuganda, a monthly community service day where residents between the ages of 18 and 65 take part in street cleaning and local maintenance, are what fuel Rwanda’s cleanliness.

Additionally, the nation has prohibited the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags since 2008, making littering a highly punishable violation.

In order to prevent pollution, Kigali and other cities have Car-Free Days twice a month. The government closely checks compliance to make sure both locals and tourists abide by environmental laws.

In response to the Nigerian woman’s observations, numerous social media users made comparisons between Nigerian and Rwandan standards:

See reactions below;

@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 has gained notoriety outside of the continent thanks to its persistent emphasis on environmental health, civic engagement, and stringent enforcement; in international environmental indices, it frequently ranks alongside nations like Denmark, Switzerland, and Singapore.

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