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A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods on May 3. The government will spend Rwf41 billion on rebuilding national roads, Rwf38 billion on bridges, and Rwf25 billion on inter-district roads that were affected. Photo: Courtesy.
Infrastructure

What will it take to have disaster-resilient roads?

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
One of the houses that was destroyed by heavy rains and landslides on May 2-3. 131 people were killed and over 5000 houses destroyed by the landslides. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Disasters: Analysis of last 7 years shows alarming figures

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
One of over 6000 houses that were damaged by the recent disasters Rubavu District. Olivier Mugwiza

Emergencies, Rwandan spirit, and the future

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with other officials interact with a resident of Shyira Sector in Nyabihu District on May 4, following the floods that ravaged the area last week. On his left are; Francois Habitegeko, the Governor of Western Province, Jean Claude Musabyimana, the Minister of Local Government, Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen Jean Bosco Kazura and the Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye. Photo: Cyril Ndegeya.
Rwanda

Rwanda needs Rwf30bn to resettle families affected by disasters

Monday, May 08, 2023
Rubavu residents wade through a flooded residential area in Nyundo sector on May 3.The Cabinet meeting on Monday, May 8, approved an emergency response plan aimed at reinforcing efforts to provide urgent relief. Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Rwanda endorses urgent relief to disaster-affected communities

Monday, May 08, 2023
One of thousands of houses that were damaged by the recent disasters Rubavu District.Overall, Nsanzineza said that 3,006 houses were completely destroyed, while 3,200 were damaged by the disasters -- bringing the total to 6,206 houses. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Housing

Disasters: Housing Authority needs Rwf30bn to build 3,000 destroyed houses

Monday, May 08, 2023
Over 5,000 houses were swept away by the recent climate disasters in Rwanda's western, northern and southern provinces. At least 9,000 people were rendered homeless. Olivier Mugwiza
Current Affairs

PODCAST: Long road to recovery after climate disaster hits Rwanda

Monday, May 08, 2023
Local Government Minister Jean-Claude Musabyimana delivers remarks at the conclusion of Quran recital competitions organised by the Rwanda Muslim Community at the BK Arena in Kigali. Courtesy
Religion

Minister Musabyimana lauds religious organisations for role in disaster response

Sunday, May 07, 2023
A view of some properties that were distroyed by floods. MINEMA has announced that it will resettle 9,231 people who are currently homeless after being displaced by flooding and landslides. Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Disaster recovery: What is the fate of over 9,000 displaced people?

Sunday, May 07, 2023
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Environment

Rwf130bn needed to rebuild disaster-hit infrastructure

Saturday, May 06, 2023
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Rwanda

Floods disaster: Who are the students that perished?

Saturday, May 06, 2023
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Rwanda

Rubavu Mayor resignation linked to disaster response mismanagement

Saturday, May 06, 2023