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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
The Chairperson of the parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Patrimony, Omar Munyaneza (left), speaks during a recent session as his deputy Francesca Tengera looks on. / Sam Ngendahimana
Social protection allocated Rwf174bn to reduce poverty
Fru00e9du00e9rique de Man, the outgoing Dutch Ambassador to Rwanda (R) bids farewell to Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente at the Prime Minister's Office in Kigali, Friday, June 28, 2019 (Courtesy)
Rwanda
Rwanda has a huge potential for investment –Dutch envoy
Finance and Economic Planning minister Uzziel Ndagijimana on arrival at the Parliamentary Buildings in Kimihurura shortly before reading the 2019/20 Budget a fortnight ago. / Sam Ngendahimana
Budget: More funding for agriculture and education
A cross-section of participants during the launch of the research findings on genocide against Tutsi in the former Kibungo prefecture,  yesterday. Courtesy.
Rwanda
Genocide: New study details how over 180,000 were killed in 21 days
The Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente stressed the importance of ICT-enabled solutions in transforming agriculture on the African continent, at the 4th Malabo Montpellier Forum taking place in Kigali yesterday. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda
PM: African farmers need to adopt ICT
While digital technologies can play an important role in supporting the transformation of African agriculture, the introduction of new technologies also entails challenges, particularly with respect to smallholder agriculture and women value chain actors. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
Report: Bridging digital divide can improve food security in Africa
Icyerekezo Gatsata cooperative, made up of car repairers, garage owners and spare parts traders, is now generating millions in revenues from renting their commercial building. / Courtesy
FEATURED: Wheels of fortune: Mechanics construct multi-billion complex
Agriculture Minister, Gerardine Mukeshimana and IFAD President, Gilbert F. Houngbo sign funding agreement between Rwanda and IFAD for Kayonza Irrigation and Integrated Watershed Management Project, in Italy, June 22, 2019. / Courtesy
50,000 families to benefit from $80 million drought control scheme
A farmer desplays some of the horticulture produce grown in Kajevuba Marshland in Gasabo District. / Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Korea, Rwanda partner to further technology-driven agriculture
A modern commercial complex stands out.
FEATURED: Cooperatives have boosted financial inclusion, improved lives -- RCA boss
COOPTHE Mulindi farmers and other workers that the cooperative employs are entitled to pension, which keeps their hope for a secure future alive (courtesy)
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FEATURED: Gicumbi tea cooperative enables farmers get pension, easy access to finance
Chadian President Idriss Du00e9by Itno, Rwandau2019s Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente (left), and La Francophonie secretary-general Louise Mushikiwabo applaud at the conference in the Chadian capital of Nu2019Djamena on Tuesday. / Courtesy
PM Ngirente urges concerted effort to promote girls’ education
One of NOTSu2019 solar-powered lamps. The firm is set to invest $70 million in the production of solar systems in the country, mainly for home lighting, charging radio and phone. Net photo.
Rwanda
Dutch firm to invest $70m in solar factory in Rwanda
A worker during the weeding of rice in one of the cooperative's rice paddies that cover over 600 hecatres. Courtesy.
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FEATURED: How rice farmers’ cooperative amassed Rwf1bn in assets
Local Governement minister Prof. Anastase Shyaka told Muslims to use their knowledge of the Quran to promote peace, unity and improve peopleu2019s lives. / Courtesy
Minister Shyaka to Muslims: Use Quran to promote peace
Cows graze on a pasture in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province. Jersey cows are a suitable breed for this part of Rwanda which experiences dry spells causing shortage of water and forage for livestock animals.
Farmers in east encouraged to adopt Jersey cattle breed
RPF members from City of Kigali during elections of women, youth and committee representatives on Saturday. / Sam Ngendahimana
New RPF committee in Kigali pledges inclusive devt
A total of 93 kilometres of feeder road networks will be constructed in Gishwati to help farmers take milk to the market. / Sam Ngendahimana
Gishwati farmers’ to get over 90 km feeder roads

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