The Impact of Urbanization Expansion on Agriculture Land in Rwanda: Case Study of Runda Sector, Kamonyi District

Munyaneza Jean Pierre; Rwema Patrick; Ndolimana Elie; Nzayinambaho Justin; Nsanzumukiza Martin Vincent; Barahira Anita

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The Impact of Urbanization Expansion on Agriculture Land in Rwanda: Case Study of Runda Sector, Kamonyi District

Munyaneza Jean Pierre, Rwema Patrick, Ndolimana Elie, Nzayinambaho Justin, Nsanzumukiza Martin Vincent, Barahira Anita

Published in American Journal of Environmental Protection (Volume 12, Issue 4)

Received: 23 March 2023 Accepted: 5 July 2023 Published: 17 July 2023

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Urban expansion, a type of LCLU change that leads to substantial gains in urban/built-up areas at the expense of green or open spaces, is a common occurrence in developing countries. Documentary review was used to carry out a thorough examination of the pace of urban growth and its effects on agricultural land. Landsat images had to be retrieved, preprocessed, and their accuracy assessed before being used to calculate the trend of LCLU change. The findings for the first objective illustrated that between the years 2001-2011-2016-2019-2022, the urban area has grown at an estimated annual average rate of 53%, while the vegetation area witnessed an overall sharp decline of 22%, mostly; due to a tremendous augmentation in urban area. The findings for the second objective indicated that Agricultural land area has faced an overall reduction rate of approximately 27%; population growth being the main driver for this reduction. This population growth, together with the emigration of settlers from Kigali city to Runda sector, is the main driver of this increase. The findings for the third objective illustrated that there is a clear linkage between urban growth and agricultural land degradation in Runda sector. Basing on the results of this study, there is actual urge for further public backing of the vertical construction of homes and companies to preserve green space. Farmers still need to be instilled how to make the most of a small plot of land in order to produce more. Moreover, supplementary policy implications are also required in order to accommodate a delegated responsibility that is environment-conscious.

Published in	American Journal of Environmental Protection (Volume 12, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajep.20231204.11
Page(s)	85-91
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Urban Expansion, Agricultural, Population Growth, Land Use and Land Cover Change

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Munyaneza Jean Pierre, Rwema Patrick, Ndolimana Elie, Nzayinambaho Justin, Nsanzumukiza Martin Vincent, et al. The Impact of Urbanization Expansion on Agriculture Land in Rwanda: Case Study of Runda Sector, Kamonyi District. Am J Environ Prot. 2023;12(4):85-91. doi: 10.11648/j.ajep.20231204.11

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Munyaneza Jean Pierre

Department of Environmental Information System, University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK), Kigali, Rwanda
Rwema Patrick

Department of Environmental Information System, University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK), Kigali, Rwanda
Ndolimana Elie

Department of Cooperative Management, University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK), Kigali, Rwanda
Nzayinambaho Justin

Department of Environmental Information System, University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK), Kigali, Rwanda
Nsanzumukiza Martin Vincent

Department of Environmental Information System, University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK), Kigali, Rwanda
Barahira Anita

Department of Cooperative Management, University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK), Kigali, Rwanda

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AU  - Rwema Patrick
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