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A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. Officials have pledged to act and stop the loss of 27 million tonnes of soil washed away into rivers every year due to erosion.
Environment

World Environment Day: Rwanda seeks to end annual loss of 27 million tonnes of fertile soil

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
According to the statistics fish production has significantly increased following extensive restoration efforts. Courtesy
Economy

Fish production surges as Rwanda restores two lakes

Monday, June 03, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and other dignitaries tour Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park during the inauguration event on July 18, 2022. File
Environment

PHOTOS: Why Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park is set to be expanded

Sunday, June 02, 2024
A view of the conserved Rugezi wetland which has played a big role in stabilising the water supply for national hydropower generation. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Featured

How Rugezi wetland restoration stabilised hydropower supply

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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Tourism

Musanze to establish Mukungwa urban eco-tourism park

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Aerial view of the ongoing construction of Muvumba Dam to serve in irrigation at Gabiro Agrucultural Hub. Construction of Muvumba Multipurpose Dam project was allocated Rwf30 billion. Courtesy
Economy

Ten key projects to be funded under proposed Rwf5.7tn national budget

Saturday, May 25, 2024
Officers during the launch of the campaign as they joined farmers in the fight against fall army worms to protect farmers from losses caused by the pest. Courtesy
Agriculture

Why Rwanda is mulling GM maize crop varieties

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
A view of river Rubyiro burst its banks and damaged rice plantation in Rusizi District. File
Environment

Households along Rubyiro, Cyagara river banks to be relocated amid fears of floods

Thursday, May 02, 2024
Officials and participants pose for a group photo after the meeting on Kungahara project in Rulindo District, on April 23. The new project aims to strengthen resilient food systems and nutrition security in Rwanda. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: European Union, CARE, DUHAMIC-ADRI launch  ‘Kungahara’ project in three districts of Rwanda

Monday, April 29, 2024
Rugezi wetland in Burera District has registered an increase in grey-crowned crane population following its restoration. Courtesy
Environment

Rugezi wetland: Crane habitat under threat from grass-cutting

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
A view of the former Gisozi market that was demolished in 2022 due to its pollution impact on the neighbouring wetland. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Kigali: Nearly 200 former street vendors find new home at marketplace

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya delivers remarks during the the Commonwealth Day event at Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-tourism Park. Courtesy
Environment

Commonwealth Day 2024: Rwanda pledges continuous ecological resilience, youth involvement

Monday, March 11, 2024