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 Emmanuel Nkangura
Emmanuel Nkangura
A scene of an incident where a lightning strike claimed the life of one person, along with eight cows and sixteen sheep, during Sunday’s heavy rain in Kirehe District on October 20. Courtesy
Environment
Kirehe: Lightning kills 24-year-old woman, cows and sheep
Seychelles’ Prisons Commissioner General, Janet Georges, during a guided visit at  Rwamagana Training School in Gishari  On Wednesday, September 25. Courtesy
Africa
Seychelles seeks Rwanda’s hand in training of correctional officers
The Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) aims to modernise 85% of Rwanda’s pig farming sector by 2029 up from 20% in 2021. 
Rwanda
Timely insemination spurs pig production in Nyamagabe
Participants at  the launch of the 2024 Africa Amnesty Month project at the Police Training School, Gishari, on September 23. Courtesy
Illicit arms proliferation: Countries urged to take action over stockpile mismanagement
Under the NSTII,  Kayonza district will develop Ndego irrigation scheme on 2068 Ha, Establishement of land husbandry techniques in Kibare, Ihema, and Nasho catchment areas on over 500 Ha. Courtesy
Rwanda
Kayonza District unveils development projects under five-year strategy
One of the seven houses donated to 1994 Genocide survivors in Nyagatare. Photos by Emanuel Nkangura
Rwanda
Nyagatare: Ibuka donates houses to genocide survivors
The district continues its literacy promotion efforts through reading clubs, book donations, and literacy awareness campaigns
Society
Kayonza: Meet the ‘reading rider’ bringing books, hope to children
A view of 11 classrooms that were destroyed by by strong winds  at  Groupe Scolaire Migongo in Nyarutunga Cell, Nyarubuye Sector, Kirehe District on September 7. Iron sheets were blown off, windows shattered, and debris littered the school grounds. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Environment
Kirehe: Heavy storms wreak havoc on Groupe Scolaire Migongo
US Ambassador to Rwanda  Eric Kneedler and Nyagatare District Mayor Stephen Gasana, along RBC DDG  Noella Bigirimana launched the  2024 IRS in Nyagatare on September 5.
Rwanda
Nyagatare: RBC launches nationwide indoor residual spraying to combat malaria
Diary cows that give sufficient milk. A new project of the Ministry of Agriculture and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), aims to transform Rwanda’s dairy sector.
Agriculture
Rwandan dairy sector to get a boost with new Rwf160bn project
Workers at Fine Fish Limited, one of the hatcheries that have been approved by the government.
Agriculture
Six new tilapia hatcheries to help scale up fish production in Rwanda
In football, Mahama II emerged as champions, edging Kigeme 1-0 and walking away with a Rwf 1 million prize and a trophy.
Inter-camp competitions were beyond just sports, refugees say
Over 300 exhbitors have turned up to showcase innovations and products in an annual expo held in Rwamagana from August 17 to September 3
Economy
Eastern Province: Over 300 to showcase innovative work at two-week expo
Muhazi's Samson Babua in action against Musanze. He was a key threat to Musanze's defence during the 1-1 draw on Sunday.
Football
PNL: Muhazi United hold Musanze to 1-1 draw
With 2,850 metric tons of washed coffee and 14,250 metric tons of fresh coffee harvested annually from over 10 million coffee trees, the district aims to expand its coffee plantations to all 14 sectors.
Agriculture
Gatsibo seeks to bridge gap between coffee production and consumption
A delegation from Lagos State, Nigeria  visited Kayonza district to discuss areas of cooperation in enhancing the education sector
Education
PHOTOS: Nigeria’s Lagos State, Kayonza District mull education partnership
Dismas Hagumiyaremye a resident in Kayonza said that the remedial exams provide a more focused and supportive environment, allowing students to address specific areas of weakness and improve their chances of academic success.
Education
Parents in Kayonza embrace remedial exams for pupils
A pineapple processing plant that will add value to the produce is in the testing phase in Mugesera Sector. Photos: Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture
Ngoma: Land consolidation boosts pineapple production

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