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Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente interacts with Dr Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (R) as Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa looks on, after meeting with a delegation of nuclear energy experts in Kigali on Tuesday, December 17. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Energy

Rwanda strengthens commitment to nuclear energy development

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
A female taxi moto driver Josie Nsanzingoma and her client on an Ampersand e-motorbike in Kigali. File
Energy

What next as govt moves to phase out fuel-run motos

Friday, November 29, 2024
With a wastewater treatment system, GS Rilima with 500 students is expected to get six kilogrammes of biogas per day and save at least Rwf20,000
Energy

Rwanda explores biogas from wastewater to power schools

Thursday, November 21, 2024
During a tour visit at Rusumo Hydro power Project, it was highlighted that the power plant will connect over a million residents in Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi.
Energy

Rusumo hydropower project nears completion, to generate 80MW

Friday, November 15, 2024
The IPPAS team visited Gisagara Thermal Power Station, which utilizes radioactive sources for measurement purposes on November 10 Photo Courtesy
Energy

Global atomic energy body commends Rwanda’s nuclear security

Sunday, November 10, 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
Cherno Gaye, Chairman of Prime Energy, delivers his remarks as the firm listed its inaugural green bond worth Rwf9.58billion on Rwanda Stock Exchange on November 5. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi.
Energy

How could Rwanda unlock more green financing?

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
One of the new electric taxi vans that were officially introduced in Kigali City on November 6. CRAISH BAHIZI
Energy

Four most common misconceptions about electric vehicles in Rwanda

Saturday, November 02, 2024
Officials from BRICS' member states' industrial sector pose for a picture. They supported the creation of the BRICS Nuclear Energy Alliance. Courtesy.
Energy

BRICS creates nuclear energy alliance

Friday, November 01, 2024
RURA has announced new fuel prices, with gasoline now set at Rwf1,574 per litre and diesel at Rwf1,576 per litre. File
Energy

RURA slightly reduces fuel prices amid market fluctuations

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Some people swim in the hot spring in Nyakabuye Sector in Rusizi District. Rwanda is exploring the use of geothermal energy, a form of heat from the Earth's core. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

How Rwanda is harnessing geothermal energy potential

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Prime Energy's engineer gives a tour of Mukungwa II to investors during the company's Investor Day in Musanze District in the Northern Province. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Energy

Why Prime Energy Plc is issuing a green bond

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Prime Energy Plc, renewable energy announced the reopening of its 7-year Green Bond offer from September 26 to October 17, 2024
Energy

Prime Energy Plc reopens offer for green bond

Friday, September 27, 2024
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board CEO Dr Fidèle Ndahayo speaks to journalists during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, August 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Energy

Rwanda, Nano Energy nuclear deal: All you need to know about small modular reactors

Thursday, August 15, 2024
Workers sort brigquettes at OAK Investments that are used in clean cooking. Briquette are used to reduce the number of households that depend on firewood and charcoal for cooking.Courtesy
Energy

Inside major projects set to reduce reliance on wood fuel in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
RURA has announced a reduction in the price of gasoline to Rwf1,629 per litre while the price for diesel remains unchanged at Rwf1,652 per litre. Craish Bahizi
Energy

RURA announces slight reduction in price of gasoline

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
A segment of an 8.5MW solar power plant in Rwamagana District. Courtesy
Energy

How Rwanda can attract more renewable energy investments

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
The 8.5MW plant is located in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. File
Energy

What next after Norwegian energy developer exits Rwandan market?

Sunday, August 04, 2024
A view of Ngororero trading centre, it’s home to the district headquarters. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana
Energy

Ngororero District to connect over 24,000 homes to electricity grid

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
An electrician inspects a cash power after connecting a residential house in Kamonyi. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda needs $1.5bn to achieve universal energy access by 2029

Wednesday, June 19, 2024