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BasiGo Rwanda currently operates six pilot electric buses on routes in Kigali as well as inter-city routes serving nearby towns. Courtesy
Business

BasiGo raises $42m, plans Rwanda business scale-up

Friday, October 25, 2024
Brand new KIA Niro Plus (Hybrid) at Akagera Motors showroom. Hybrid cars imported into Rwanda increased by 237 times within four years (from 2021 to 2024). Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Business

Inside surge in hybrid cars in Rwanda’s automotive market

Monday, October 21, 2024
Nicotine is the primary agent in regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive.
Health

Don’t be duped, e-cigarettes are as addictive, dangerous as traditional cigarettes, says health official

Saturday, October 19, 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
A traditional ballet performs during the celebration of International Day of Rural Women in Gatare Sector, in Nyamagabe District, on Tuesday, October 15. All photos by Alice Umutesi
Women

PHOTOS: International Day of Rural Women celebrated in Nyamagabe

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
A view of artist's impression of Nyabugogo wetland that is set to be revamped. Fishing ponds are set to be established as part of the $80 million rehabilitation of five wetlands in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Fishing to feature in five Kigali wetlands after $27m rehabilitation

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
More than 5,000 vertebrate species, a drop of 73% between 1970 and 2020.Photo by Mucyo Wlilly 
Environment

Wildlife numbers fall by 73% in 50 years – report

Friday, October 11, 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
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolée Uwimana speaks during the 23rd General Assembly of the National Women's Council held at Parliament on September 30. Craish Bahizi
Women

Minister Uwimana urges women to lead in community development

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Kigali residents undergo a mass screening exercise of non communicable desease. Rwanda marks the World Heart Day, which is observed on September 29 every year to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases.

World Heart Day: Six ways to prevent cardiovascular diseases

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Jeannette Kagame, First Lady of the Republic of Rwanda.
Rwanda

Clean Body, Clean Mind, Clean Soul: A 30-year-old case for physical, intellectual and spiritual hygiene

Friday, September 27, 2024
Vehicles at Nyarutarama in Kigali. Available data from Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), shows that on average, each number plate series registers at least 24,975 private vehicles. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Spike in vehicle ownership reflects Rwanda’s growing prosperity, but poses new challenges

Monday, September 23, 2024