The German post of Gatsibo was located here, as is the present-day Gabiro military camp.

The eastern part of the district is in Akagera National Park, with the Kagera River forming the border with Tanzania.

It is divided into 14 Sectors which are; Gasange, Gatsibo, Gitoki, Kabarore, Kageyo, Kiramuruzi, Kiziguro, Muhura, Murambi, Ngarama, Nyagihanga, Remera, Rugarama and Rwimbogo.

SAIP’s main development objective is to increase agricultural productivity, market access, and food security of the targeted beneficiaries in the project intervention areas across the country.

[4] Agriculture production and livestock is the principal economic activity in Gatsibo District.

According to EICV4, 77.3% are employed by agriculture sector including the wage farm (13.6%) and independent farmers (63.7%).