Jacques Hatungimana

Jacques Hatungimana is a taxi driver based in Gitega, Burundi, who recently made headlines due to his outspoken criticism of the chaotic fuel distribution system in the city. Amidst a severe fuel shortage, he described the dangerous rush of drivers to secure limited fuel supplies from only a few available gas stations, highlighting the risks faced by both drivers and pedestrians. His comments reflect the broader frustration of transport workers and residents in Gitega, as they navigate the dire consequences of the fuel scarcity and the erratic announcements from the Société Pétrolière du Burundi (SOPEBU).