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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
One of  poachers in Nyungwe Forest National Park ,who was arrested by Rwanda National Police in Nyamagabe District. Courtesy
Crime
Poachers used over 10,000 snares in Nyungwe Park in 2022
Workers during the ongoing construction activities of  Kagitumba Cross Border market. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Govt sets deadline for completion of Kagitumba cross border market
Following the earthquake, the Embassy of Rwanda in Turkey said that all Rwandans who live in areas affected by the earthquake in Turkey are safe. Courtesy
International
Turkey earthquake: Some Rwandans stranded but safe - Embassy
Rwanda’s ambassador to the UAE, Emmanuel Hategeka, urged the audience to spare no efforts in preserving the legacy of Rwanda’s heroes. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwandans in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain celebrate Heroes Day
An electric car at a charging station at Kigali Convention Centre on March 30,2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment
Rwanda needs $13bn to boost green transport sector
Workers sort garbage at Nduba dumpsite in Gasabo. The City of Kigali’s dumping site  is set to be closed to pave the way for the construction of a modern landfill. File
Health
Nduba landfill to be shut down, modern facility in offing
A landscape view of former Gikondo industrial park after demolishing properties to conserve wetlands in Kigali City. Craish Bahizi
Environment
FEATURED: Rwandans urged to back wetlands restoration
A public washroom at a smart public kiosk at Rwandex in Kigali. At least 32 new sites have been identified for urgent construction of public toilets in the City of Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Over 30 sites identified for new public toilets in Kigali
A segment of Gihembe Refugee Camp that has been strongly damaged by landslides. Government intends to spend approximately Rwf2 billion towards saving communities around the former Gihembe refugee camp from deadly landslides.
Environment
Rwf2bn earmarked to curb landslide around former Gihembe refugee camp
King Mutara III Rudahigwa is feted among Rwandan heroes. File
Rwanda
A closer look at heroism before, during and after colonialism
The sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. According to the water utility body, the groundbreaking for Kigali’s centralised sewerage system is slated for March this year. File
Construction of Kigali’s central sewerage system to start March
A wheat plantation at Green Gicumbi Project . Through this project, at least 12, 000 hectares of land are under erosion control (with both 600 hectares of Radical terraces and 600 hectares of progressive and radical terraces) over the past three years
Featured
PHOTOS: How Green Gicumbi Project is strengthening climate resilience in vulnerable communities
Farmers spray pesticides in a maize plantation in an effort to combat Fall Armyworm  last year.  According to RAB,  at least 90 per cent of the maize and sorghum plantations were highly affected by the pests in Nyamagabe, Nyanza and Muhanga districts. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda changes tack on Fall Armyworms response
Visits tour a mini-exhibition of the products that were developed by NIRDA in Huye-based laboratory. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
NIRDA woos investors to takeover, commercialize developed research products
Some of cars that Tomtransfers Company rent and sell in Kigali. RIB spokesperson confirmed that Since May 2022, over 200 complaints have been recieved and more are still coming. Courtesy
Crime
Tom Transfers saga: Number of alleged victims hits 200
Aerial view of Kigali city's Business District in Nyarugenge. Rwanda Investigation Bureau has revealed that white collar crimes or fraud crimes are on the rise and named 10 companies behind the rise were listed.
Crime
Call for more consumer protection measures amid rise in white-collar crimes
Agric young entrepreneur Dieudonne Niyodushima with his mates. They say that there is a need for funding and enhanced access to finance for young entrepreneurs with startups so as to increase both production and quality. Courtesy
Technology
Local startups seek funding to tap into AfCFTA
Thierry Murangira, Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokesperson. RIB has warned the public against working with over 10 companies that are allegedly committing white-collar crimes. Photo: File
Crime
RIB names 10 companies involved in white-collar crimes

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