Burundi Eco – Pacasie Nahishakiye, an important determine from Giheta

The chief of Kaguhu hill, in Giheta neighborhood, Gitega state, for nearly 10 years, Pacasie Nahishakiye is thought for her struggle in opposition to polygamy, unlawful marriages, in addition to for constructing bridges. She can also be characterised by her expertise in poetic artwork.

Pascasie Nahishakiye, Kaguhu hill chief: “Administration requires persistence and braveness”.

On the age of 56, a widow and mom of three, Pacasie Nahishakiye is in search of a second time period because the chief of Kaguhu hill, in Kabanga zone in Giheta neighborhood, Gitega state, within the heart of the nation.

She explains that she was deputy to the chef de colline earlier than being elected chef de colline. With a purpose to be elected on prime of the hill, Ms. Nahishakiye informs that she was inspired by different ladies in a dance group.

“Proper now, I am on prime of a hill with six sub-hills. Among the many 13 individuals who competed to manage the hill, I used to be the one lady. The beginnings weren’t simple. Some colleagues began underestimating me, however little by little, I tailored,” she rejoices with a smiling face.

She regrets that ladies discover it troublesome to run for workplace. Nevertheless, she insists that after we are in decision-making our bodies, it’s our voice that counts. Previously, it was troublesome to take part in decision-making our bodies due to traditions that didn’t facilitate this participation. In the present day, Ms Nahishakiye testifies, the laws provides us achievements that should be protected.

Social and growth

The Kaguhu hill chief says she is apprehensive about polygamy and unlawful marriages. “I’m doing my finest to struggle in opposition to polygamy and unlawful marriages. Final 12 months I helped 12 households to formalize their marriage. In Might and June 2024, I did the identical for 11 households as a way to regulate their union. For many who cannot afford it, I pay out of my very own pocket. A house pays 8,200 FBu to control her union,” she stated, earlier than recalling that she was elevating consciousness amongst younger ladies to not let males and boys manipulate them. This helps forestall undesirable being pregnant and sexually transmitted ailments.

Ms Nahishakiye says she is worried concerning the growth of his hill and encourages ladies to hitch collectively in neighborhood associations as a way to turn into economically impartial. “As well as, we keep hyperlinks with different cross-border hills. In June 2024, we rehabilitated three bridges that join Kaguhu hill with Munanira I and Munanira II hills, in Rutegama neighborhood, Muramvya state,” he stated.

Management and artwork

For what’s near her coronary heart, Ms. Nahishakiye admits that she likes to serve her native nation most of all. When it comes to gastronomy, she likes bananas combined with peanut flour. As for drinks, she prefers “Primus” beer, milk and water.

Ms. Nahishakiye additionally mixed his administrative position with poetry. In her poetic artwork, she adapts in accordance with the conditions: marriage ceremony celebrations, official celebrations… And to notice: “I even supervise a bunch of youngsters who apply fashionable dance and intore dancers”

The Kaguhu hilltop acknowledges that not every little thing is straightforward. For an administrator, it generally occurs that we choose sure conditions to be applicable, whereas others qualify them as irregular. Which requires persistence and braveness.