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Rwanda Development Board Deputy CEO Nelly Mukazayire delivers remarks during the Africa’s New Cities Summit in Kigali on, Thursday, November 16. Courtesy

First Africa’s New Cities Summit showcases ambitious urbanisation projects

Friday, November 17, 2023

A view of Kigali-Muhanga road that is set to be expanded to four lanes to decongest traffic, which remains a big challenge to the road users. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Part of Kigali-Muhanga road to be expanded to four lanes under $120m funding

Monday, November 13, 2023

One of the new pedestrian bridges completed at Sebeya River connecting Kanama and Nyundo Sectors to facilitate residents who mainly face challenges to cross Sebeya in rainy season. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Photos: Efforts to tame deadly Sebeya floods gain momentum

Saturday, November 11, 2023

A landscape view of the newly constructed Rubavu Port on the shores of Lake Kivu in Nyamyumba Sector. According to the officials the construction of port stands at 96 percent and the port is set to open in December. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

PHOTOS: Rwanda's biggest port to open in December

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Former residents of Kangondo on their arrival to Busanza estate during the relocation exercise. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

The evolution of Busanza, a once over-looked Kigali suburb

Thursday, November 09, 2023

One of the newly completed road networks in the residential area of Shyogwe Sector in the city of Muhanga.courtesy

Muhanga undergoes transformation through infrastructure projects

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

A view of the newly inaugurated IRCAD Africa that will provide a training ground for Rwandan and African surgeons to specialize in advanced minimally invasive surgery techniques. According to the City of Kigali, the masterplan design is underway and the proposed Kigali Health City will be built on 500 hectares in Masaka in Kicukiro District. Courtesy

Govt earmarks 500ha in Masaka for Kigali medical hub

Sunday, November 05, 2023

Officials at the launch of new infrastructure while celebrating World Cities Day on October 31, 2023. Courtesy

22 stations to monitor floods in Kigali City

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Some of the property that was damaged during a fire outbreak at Ecobank Rwanda on Tuesday morning. Bank officials said that damage was minimal and that an investigation is underway. Photos/Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: Electric systems, offices damaged in Ecobank tower fire

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

A view of Base-Butaro-Kidaho road. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana

Base-Butaro-Kidaho road construction works to resume

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Kigali’s Vice-Mayor in charge of Urbanisation and Infrastructure, Merard Mpabwanamaguru (left) chats with Dodo Twahirwa, the CEO of Jali Transport (C) as Jali unveiled 20 new buses on Friday. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Kigali’s bus lanes to be tested early 2024

Monday, October 16, 2023

Eric Mushimire, a stoic 57-year-old businessman during a tour at Kwa Mushimire’, an area located in Kibagabaga cell, Kimironko sector, Gasabo District . Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

‘Kwa Mushimire’: How area got its famous nickname

Monday, October 16, 2023

The Rwanda Association of Passenger Transporters (ATPR) has announced that there is a need to repair over 150 buses that were grounded due to financial constraints. CRAISH BAHIZI

Kigali: 150 grounded public transport buses need repair

Thursday, October 05, 2023

The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana (L) justifies the relevance of the $52 million Karenge water treatment plant financing agreement as Deputy Speaker in charge of parliamentary affairs at the Chamber of Deputies, Edda Mukabagwiza, Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa (second R) and Deputy Speaker in charge finance and administration, Mussa Fazil Harelimana (R), listen, on September 26, 2023, in the Lower House plenary hall in Kigali. COURTESY

Karenge water treatment plant set to quadruple capacity after $52m upgrade

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Karenge water treatment plant has a daily production capacity of 15,000 cubic metres of water. COURTESY

MPs set to approve Rwf63bn for water treatment plant

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Zindiro-Masizi-Birembo road in Gasabo District.

Expropriation delays Zindiro-Masizi-Birembo-Gasanze road construction

Monday, September 25, 2023

A view of a flooded Gisozi-Karuruma bridge in Gasabo District. PAC has expressed dissatisfaction with the City of Kigali officials over the delayed construction of that bridge. Courtesy

CoK faces backlash over delayed bridge construction

Friday, September 15, 2023

The newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure Dr Jimmy Gasore . He replaces Ernest Nsabibimana.

Kagame appoints atmospheric scientist Gasore as new Infrastructure Minister

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Aerial view Kigali City in Nyarugenge District. Kigali has emerged as Africa's premier smart city among the 30 cities that participated in the assessment. File

Kigali tops Africa smart city rankings

Thursday, September 07, 2023

Situated in Rubavu district's Nyamyumba Sector, an area experiencing town expansion, the port spans on two hectares, is and will have a capacity of 1.4 million passengers annually. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Five things to know about proposed Rubavu port

Thursday, August 17, 2023