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A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. Courtesy
Environment

Seven things about the project designed to build resilience to flooding in Kigali

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A flooded Nyabugogo marshland in Kigali. Rwanda will use the funds to restore the lower Nyabarongo River watershed to reduce flood risk, landslides, and soil erosion. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

New project seeks to avert dangers posed by Nyabarongo River

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Kigali Water Ltd officials join Bugesera residents at the annual Tree Planting Day in Kanzenze cell, Ntarama sector, during Umuganda community service. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
Featured

FEATURED: Umuganda: Kigali Water leads annual Tree Planting Day in Bugesera

Sunday, October 27, 2024
L-R: Governor of Western Province Lambert Dushimimana, UN Resident Coordinator Ozonnia Ojielo and Rubavu District Mayor Prosper Mulindwa took part in the community work on Saturday, October 26, in Rugerero Sector. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rubavu: Minister Murasira urges soil erosion control measures to prevent floods

Sunday, October 27, 2024
King Musinga poses for a picture with the Ecole des sous-chefs EP.0.0.1100, collection RMCA Tervuren; unidentified photographer, s.d. All rights reserved

Rebellion against Yuhi V Musinga persisted despite Muhigirwa’s defeat

Thursday, October 24, 2024
This drought has not only affected crop yields but has made hydroelectric power generation on the Zambezi River—the two countries’ main source of electricity—nearly impossible. 

With the Zambezi river drying up, Rwanda needs to embrace nuclear

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A nursery tree in Bugesera District. Ten districts are set to receive a substantial share of the 65 million trees to be planted across Rwanda this October. File
Environment

Top 10 districts set to benefit from 65m reforestation drive

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Rwanda targets to produce more than 106,000 metric tons of fish by 2035. Courtesy
Economy

What new strategies are employed to achieve fish production target?

Saturday, October 19, 2024
King Musinga poses for a picture with the Ecole des sous-chefs EP.0.0.1100, collection RMCA Tervuren; unidentified photographer, s.d. All rights reserved

King Yuhi V Musinga’s reign was marred by rebellion and questions of legitimacy

Thursday, October 17, 2024
A view of Burera Beach Resort on the shores of Lake Burera. PHOTO BY ERIC BRIGHT KAYOMBAYIRE
Tourism

Investors look to exploit Rwanda’s popular twin lakes

Wednesday, October 16, 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
Rwanda Defence Force officer plants a bamboo tree on the banks of River Sebeya in Rubavu District. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda to plant 65 million trees in one month

Monday, October 14, 2024