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A landscape view of the reforested area. Green Gicumbi project has rehabilitated 1,107 hectares of degraded forests in the past three years. Courtesy
Environment

Inside Rwanda’s top multi-billion nature conservation projects

Friday, July 28, 2023
UNICEF Deputy Regional Director, (East and Southern Africa Regional Office), Rania Dagash, speaks at a side event during Women Deliver Conference that convened in Kigali last week. All photos: Willy Mucyo
Women

There’s hope in seeing girls stand up for their rights – UNICEF officials

Thursday, July 27, 2023
Residents try to salvage some of the properties after the disasters on May 3. The government is seeking Rwf518.58 billion (approximately US$415 million) to facilitate the recovery from disasters. Germain Nsanzimana

Rwanda needs Rwf518bn to recover from flood-induced losses

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The newly constructed dam will serve to retain a portion of the floodwater and release it at a controlled flow rate.

Govt completes construction of River Sebeya flood retention dam

Monday, July 10, 2023
Residents wade through a flooded residental area after heavy rains that causes overflow of drainages from Volcanoes National Park, that caused damages in Musanze on June 24. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda launches Rwf490bn project to control deadly volcano floods

Monday, July 03, 2023
A flooded area in Nyundo sector, Rubavu. Environment and climate change experts have called for a probe into deforestation, land degradation, and mining activities that have triggered the increase in soil erosion and flooding .
Environment

Scientists call for probe into deforestation, illegal mining

Monday, July 03, 2023
Some of the 124 new members of Institution of Engineers Rwanda take oath during an event to welcome them on Friday, June 30. All photos by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Institution of Engineers Rwanda enroll 120 new members, commit to professionalism

Sunday, July 02, 2023
Gikondo wetland after factories and businesses in the former industrial park were relocated to the Special Economic Zone to pave way for the restoration of the wetland. Sam Ngendahimana

Kigali’s wetlands repair to save 220,000 people prone to flood risks

Monday, June 26, 2023
Residents wade through a flooded residentials area after the torrential rains that damaged 11 houses in Musanze District on Friday, June 23. Photo: RBA
Environment

Lightning strike kills 15-year-old as torrential rain batters Musanze

Saturday, June 24, 2023
Alot has been said about the distinctions between Gen Z and Millennials when it comes to social skills, resilience in the face of adversity, work ethic, and relationships

Millennials address Gen-Z’s most prevalent issues

Saturday, June 24, 2023
The development of 60 million litres for the Government of Rwanda’s fuel strategic reserves (Rusororo), in Gasabo District, was allocated Rwf13.5 billion. Photo by Sam Ngenda
Economy

Eight key projects to be funded under Rwanda’s Rwf5tn budget

Monday, June 19, 2023
Victoria Kwakwa, the World Bank Group Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa in Kigali on June 16. Courtesy
Rwanda

World Bank official talks support for disaster-struck families in Rwanda

Friday, June 16, 2023