Commencement of signing of compensation agreements for Project-Affected Persons under the Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project (Rwanda Side)

PUBLIC NOTICE

RE: Commencement of signing of compensation agreements for Project-Affected Persons under the

Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project (Rwanda Side)

The Rusizi District and Ruzizi III Energy Limited (REL), a special-purpose company established to

create, construct, and operate the 206 MW Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project (Project), are

pleased to inform all persons whose lands and assets are affected by the Project that the signing of

compensation agreements will officially commence on 20 July 2026.

The notice applies to all project-affected persons whose lands and assets were inventoried during the

September 2025 land and asset inventory and valuation exercise undertaken by REL, and whose names

appear on the list of project-affected persons published following the declaration of the cut-off date

on 08 June 2026. Each project-affected person will be allowed to evaluate the compensation agreement,

confirm the recorded assets and compensation amount, and request clarification before signing.

Signing Schedule and Venues

The signing will be staged, commencing initially in Nzahaha Sector and then Bugarama Sectorl Rusizi

District

The signing will begin in Nzahaha Sector on 20 July 2026, with REL stationed at Groupe Scolaire Ruhoko

in Murya Cell to perform the signing.

The signing in Bugarama Sector will be held at Groupe Scolaire St Paul. The starting date for Bugarama

Sector will be communicated upon completion of the signing exercise in Nzahaha Sector.

Signing Arrangement

To ensure an orderly, efficient, and well-coordinated process, REL will contact each project-affected

person at least three days before their scheduled signing date. This arrangement is intended to

facilitate proper planning, reduce waiting time, and make sure that all required documents are available

before the signing.

Only persons who have been contacted and given an appointment should report to the signing venue

on their allocated date. A project-affected person who has not yet been contacted should not be

concerned, as appointments will be scheduled progressively. Failure to receive an appointment

immediately does not affect eligibility for compensation.

Required Attendance Document

All project-affected persons are kindly reminded of the following requirements:

• For legally married households, both spouses (husband and wife) must be present during the

signing of the compensation agreement forms.

• Each person attending the signing must presenUh&£eguired identification and supporting

documents, including: KA R

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National Identity Cards

Marriage or widow certificates (as applicable)

The certificate of being single

Land titles and other documents, as necessary

The Rusizi District and Project continue to assist project-affected persons whose land titles are still being processed to facilitate the timely completion of the compensation process.

Compensation Payments

Compensation payments will be processed following the signing of the compensation agreements by all project-affected persons.

Questions, Feedback, and Grievance Mechanism

Questions, requests for clarification, feedback, or grievances may be submitted through the following channels:

• REL Project Office located in Nyange Cell, Bugarama Sector

• Suggestion boxes located at

Murya Cell Office

Nyange Cell Office

Bugarama Sector Office and

Nzahaha Sector

Email: ESIA@ruzizienergv.com

• Tel: 0795588727 (REL)

The Rusizi District and REL remain committed to implementing the land acquisition and compensation

process in a manner that is transparent, fair, inclusive, and fully respectful of the rights of project affected persons, in accordance with the applicable laws of the Republic of Rwanda and relevant international standards.

Sindayiheba Phanuel Mohsin Tahir

The Mayor - Rusizi District Project Director - Ruzizi III Energy Limited