Eric Manirakiza

Eric Manirakiza is a young resident of the Ryanyoni displaced persons site in Gitega, Burundi, where he has lived since the age of five. He expresses deep concern over the proposed relocation project, fearing it would uproot his community after 30 years of settlement. Manirakiza advocates for better living conditions and access to electricity, highlighting the injustice faced by residents who lack basic services despite nearby villages being connected.