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The Mukungwa River washed away 32 hectares of rice farms in Gakenke District on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Approximately 35,000 native trees have been planted along the riverbanks for efficient flood risk mitigation. Photo Courtesy
Environment

Over 35,000 indigenous trees planted to help curb Mukungwa River flooding

Monday, February 26, 2024
Coumba Sow (L) and Sophie Kabano are co-curators of the Rwandan Culinary Art and Gastronomy initiative.
Featured

FEATURED: Promoting gastronomy and traditional dishes from Rwanda at the Kigali Triennial

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Residents in the area, call for action on the matter and urge local authorities to address the increasing baboon population in Nyagatare.
Environment

Nyagatare: Residents concerned over baboon threats in the city

Friday, February 16, 2024
Figures released on Thursday by Rwanda Mines and Petroleum Board indicate that last year (2023) the country earned more than $1.1 billion, up from the $772 million recorded in 2022.
Editorial

Rwanda’s mining sector remains a source of potential and progress

Friday, February 16, 2024
Zipline's drone delivers blood in Rwanda. Zipline, a drone delivery firm, has announced a partnership with Rwanda Development Board . Courtesy
Rwanda

Government, Zipline ink deal to boost “Made in Rwanda”

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Kigalians on walkways of the newly revamped Nyandungu wetland. The 121 hectares wetland was rehabilitated to become Ecotourism Park. Courtesy

Regeneration of wetlands – it’s the spirit of Rwanda, isn’t it?

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Residents of Kabingo village in Musebeya cell gather for a meeting
Rwanda

How Spark Microgrants' poverty alleviation approach is transforming Rwandans' lives

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Juliet Kabera, Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority presenting to visitors how Nyandungu wetland was revamped and became Nyandungu Wetland Eco-Tourism Park. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park expansion to affect 74 properties

Sunday, February 11, 2024
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Africa

Kenya begins translocation of black rhinoceros to safer, less populated habitats

Saturday, February 10, 2024
EALA lawmakers and other participants at a session meant for assessing policies and laws on GMOs within the East African Community (EAC) Partner States, on February 8, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda (Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Agriculture

Rwanda ready to harness GMOs tech, official tells EAC lawmakers

Friday, February 09, 2024
A segment of the newly revamped Wetland Ecotourism park in Kigali. The wetland spanning 121 hectares,has more than 62 indigenous plant species. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park to be expanded by 43 hectares

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
An artist's impression of Rwintare wetland that is about to be revamped. The revitalization of five degraded wetlands in Kigali is expected to create 112,800 green employment opportunities. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali's wetland rehabilitation project set to generate over 100,000 green jobs

Tuesday, February 06, 2024