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Some of over 6000 houses that were destroyed by disasters on May 3, 2023 in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu. Rwanda aims to bolster its disaster resilience from the current 46%, to 60% by 2030. Courtesy
Rwanda
Ten key things about Rwanda’s new disaster risk reduction policy
Saturday, November 09, 2024
Officials pose for a photo during the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Conference, in Kigali on November 7. Photo: Courtesy.
Environment
Rwanda loses $300m to disasters annually - report
Friday, November 08, 2024
Rwamagana Solar Power Station, an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest in the East African Community. The government is revising its energy policy to expedite its transition to renewable energy. Photo Courtesy 
Energy
Why Rwanda is updating its energy policy
Friday, November 08, 2024
Electric buses that were brought in last month to shore up the country's green transport sector.  Transport is one of the sectors that will take the lion's share in the country's new climate finance strategy. Photo Courtesy
Environment
Key sectors that will take lion’s share in Rwanda's climate financing
Thursday, November 07, 2024
Local visitors during a guided tour of Buhanga Eco-Park in Musanze District. According to a new ministerial order, Buhanga forest is now part of Volcanoes National Park, Ngendahimana
Environment
Govt steps up efforts to preserve natural forests with historical significance
Thursday, November 07, 2024
Apparels and textile packaging bags will be locally made by compostable plastic packaging factory. Courtesy photos
Environment
Govt secures investor for 'bio-compostable' packaging materials
Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Government officials join Bugesera residents at the annual Tree Planting Day in Kanzenze cell, Ntarama sector, during Umuganda community service on October 27. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Environment
Explainer: Rwanda’s journey to restore two million hectares of degraded land
Thursday, October 31, 2024
A view of the artist's impression of the Nyabugogo wetland, which is set to be revamped. The report shows that the hides and skin processing operate without an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) having been carried out.
Environment
Hides and skins tanning firm polluting Nyabugogo wetland – report
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. Courtesy
Environment
Seven things about the project designed to build resilience to flooding in Kigali
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A flooded Nyabugogo marshland in Kigali. Rwanda will use the funds to restore the lower Nyabarongo River watershed to reduce flood risk, landslides, and soil erosion. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment
New project seeks to avert dangers posed by Nyabarongo River
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Residents plant a tree at Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali. As Rwanda seeks to plant 65 million trees, restoring urban forests is among the priorities. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Environment
Inside govt efforts to restore urban forests
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Some of dozens of houses affected by winds in Kirehe’s Mpanga Sector on October 26. Courtesy
Environment
Govt pledges support to disaster hit communities in Kirehe
Monday, October 28, 2024
Rwanda National Police officers train City of Kigali workers who to fight against fire outbreak. File
Rwanda
Govt orders employers to set safety committees to curb occupational hazards
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Officials pose for a group photo during the Young CEOs' Brunch meeting on Thursday, October 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: Youth financial inclusion soars to 94%: Key insights from AFR report
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Lightning killed three children in Bumbogo Sector of Gasabo District, on the evening of October 24.
Environment
Lightning, landslide kill 5 children in Kigali
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Director-General of WHO Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and other officials during the a guided tour the ongoing construction activities of BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine plant in Kigali on October 18. Courtesy
Health
BioNTech vaccine plant in Kigali to be powered by 5.1 MW solar plant
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Officials cut ribbon during the handover of new electric buses that were imported by RITCO, in Kigali on October 18. Courtesy
Finance
Green transport investors' ambitions after launch of $7bn climate financing strategy
Thursday, October 24, 2024
A view of a segment of the artist's impression of Green City Kigali Project. Courtesy
Environment
Kigali Green City Project secures Rw38bn funding
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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