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Michel Nkurunziza
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A nursery tree in Bugesera District. Ten districts are set to receive a substantial share of the 65 million trees to be planted across Rwanda this October. File
Environment
Top 10 districts set to benefit from 65m reforestation drive
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Farmers cultivate cassava in Rulindo District. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops. Courtesy
Environment
Farmers shift to short-cycle crops amidst minimal rains
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A farmer inspects her sweet potatoes. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops such as sweet potatoes, beans, and cassava.
Environment
Farmers look to resilient crops as poor rains threaten harvests
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Journalists cover a press briefing on Marburg situation in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Eight facts about Rwanda media financial status
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Residents undergo Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) screening exercise during Kigali car free day. Craish Bahizi
Health
Global NCDs week: Five ways to prevent lifestyle diseases
Friday, October 18, 2024
Residents plant bamboo trees near Rugunga drainage. File
Environment
Kigali: Three million tree planting drive targets residential, recreational zones
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The City of Kigali has directed residents to use alternative burial sites following the closure of Nyamirambo cemetery in Nyarugenge District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
What next after closure of Nyamirambo cemetery?
Thursday, October 17, 2024
A view of Burera Beach Resort on the shores of Lake Burera. PHOTO BY ERIC BRIGHT KAYOMBAYIRE
Tourism
Investors look to exploit Rwanda’s popular twin lakes
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
EAC heads of state have set an ambitious target to increase intra-EAC trade from 15 per cent to 40 per cent by 2030. Courtesy
Business
Rwanda, EAC vow to promote trade ties
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Workers at Kigali Leather Ltd, a factory in Kanzenze, Bugesera District. Photo File
Africa
Rwandan hides, skins traders decry challenges in EAC market
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force officer plants a bamboo tree on the banks of River Sebeya in Rubavu District. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment
Rwanda to plant 65 million trees in one month
Monday, October 14, 2024
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Economy
Seven interventions for needy households under five-year social protection plan
Saturday, October 12, 2024
A view of the ongoing construction works of Cyahafi housing project to accommodate residents near Mpazi drainage in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Housing
Inside models to upgrade unplanned settlements in Kigali
Friday, October 11, 2024
Tubura has rewarded farmers in four sectors each of Kamonyi, Nyaruguru, and Nyamagabe districts with planted native trees that have high survival rates.
Featured
FEATURED: Tubura rewards farmers with high native tree survival rates
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Visually impaired people with their walking sticks at Masaka in Kicukiro District. Over 80% people with disabilities identified for needed support. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Over 80% people with disabilities identified for needed support
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The City of Kigali asked landowners near the stadium to submit their ‘housing redevelopment designs’ within two months to get construction permits for upgrading their properties. COURTESY
Housing
Property owners seek grace period as govt pushes for housing redevelopment near Amahoro stadium
Thursday, October 10, 2024
An aerial view of the revamped Amahoro Stadium in the Remera Sports Hub in Gasabo District, as seen on August 11. Landowners in the surrounding area have been given a two-month deadline to submit ‘housing redevelopment designs’ in order to obtain construction permits, to ensure that their properties align with the city’s master plan. Photo Courtesy
Housing
Property owners near Amahoro Stadium given deadline for ‘housing redevelopment’
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
A view of a wheat farm on terraces in Gakenke District. The six-year project is also contributing in increasing the agricultural produce.
Featured
How REMA’s project built resilience to climate change in two districts
Monday, October 07, 2024

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