Runingo, commonly known as Runingu, is one of the groupements (groupings) that constitutes the Bafuliiru Chiefdom in the Uvira Territory of the South Kivu Province in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is situated near the border with Burundi, along National Highway 5, to the north of Butaho.[1][2][3][self-published source]
Runingu | |
|---|---|
| Groupement de Runingo | |
 Runingu River in the middle plateaux of Runingu, March 2013 | |
  Runingu | |
| Coordinates: 3°11′S 29°9′E / 3.183°S 29.150°E | |
| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | South Kivu |
| Territory | Uvira Territory |
| Chiefdom | Bafuliiru Chiefdom |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
Administrative subdivisions
editVillages
editRuningo consists of following villages:[3][self-published source]
- Katembo
- Kashatu
- Ruhito
- Ruhuha
- Namuziba
- Kasambura
- Katwenge
- Bulindwe
- Narumoka
- Kalindwe
Economy
editAgriculture
editAgriculture is the cornerstone of the region's economic base. The fertile lands and favorable climate are conducive to the cultivation of various crops. Maize, beans, bananas, sweet potato, peanuts and cassava are among the staple crops grown by the local farmers. These crops serve as a food source for the community and also contribute to the local marketplace and commercial networks.[4][5][6][7] Coffee is also widely grown in the region, with coffee beans being a valuable cash crop. Farmers engage in subsistence and commercial farming, ensuring food security and generating income from agricultural commodities.[8][9] Apart from farming, livestock rearing is another major component of the local economy. Cattle, goats, sheep, and poultry are commonly raised in Runingu. Cattles and goats serve as a source of meat, milk and other dairy products for consumption.[10][11]
The proximity of Lake Tanganyika provides fishing opportunities for the locals. Fishing is a major economic activity, providing a source of protein-rich food and generating revenue through the sale of fish to local markets. The abundance of fish species in the lake supports the livelihoods of many families engaged in fishing activities.[12][4]
Trade and commerce flourished in Runingu, with local markets serving as economic hubs. The villages within the groupement have marketplaces where locals round up to sell and purchase goods. The local economy is also influenced by cross-border trade with neighboring countries such as Rwanda and Burundi, taking advantage of the groupement's strategic location.[4][8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Uvira : 2 morts et des blessés dans un accident de circulation dans la plaine de la Ruzizi". Radio Okapi (in French). 2022-04-18. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ "RDC : un militaire tué par des rebelles burundais de la FNL à Uvira". Radio Okapi (in French). 2018-05-24. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ a b Kapapi, John (March 28, 2019). Lies of the Tutsi in Eastern Congo/Zaire: A Case Study: South Kivu (Pre-Colonial to 2018). Bloomington, Indiana: Xlibris. pp. 55–57. ISBN 9781796022896.
- ^ a b c "MONOGRAPHIE DE LA CHEFFEERIE DES BAFULIIRU". www.africmemoire.com. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ "Sud-Kivu : 1250 ménages retournés de Runingu bénéficient des outils aratoires". Radio Okapi (in French). 2014-11-19. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ "Échos d'économie du 27 mai 2015". Radio Okapi (in French). 2015-05-27. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ E, Ngabo (2023-01-23). "Uvira: Effondrement du pont Runingu sur la route nationale, les poids lourds passent dans la rivière". Kivu Times. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ a b James, David R.; Ciza, Antoine Mushagalusa (November 2017). "Political Economy Analysis: Coffee, Dried Bean, and Soybean Value Chains" (PDF). JE Austin Associates Inc. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ "UVIRA: LANCEMENT DES TRAVAUX D'AMÉNAGEMENT DU SITE DE REGROUPEMENT DES RENDUS DE KASHATU – P-DDRCS" (in French). Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ rdc (2022-05-14). "RDC: MUGOZI MUNDEBA Zorobabel dit « Zurubabeli » est le plus grand éleveur des bovins ! (Portrait)". SPHYNXRDC (in French). Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ "Fièvre aphteuse à Uvira: les autorités interdisent la circulation des vaches". Radio Okapi (in French). 2012-05-18. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ Journal.africa, Le (2023-05-19). "UVIRA et FIZI-RDC : la mesure portant la suspension de la pêche dans le lac Tanganyika légèrement piétinée". LE JOURNAL.AFRICA (in French). Retrieved 2023-06-24.