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A view of Muhanga City centre, one of the country's secondly cities. File

How gender-sensitive public spaces will transform Rwanda's secondary cities

Monday, December 30, 2024

One of the new multi-story buildings completed in the town

Rubavu city pushes for major face-lift

Friday, December 27, 2024

Construction works of Kabeza road where residents were expropriated in Kicukiro District. Craish Bahizi

Banks reject collateral as planned roads impact citizens' land - report

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Aerial view of Kisimenti roundabout in Kigali. Minister Gasore said that the upgrade will start with three road junctions – Chez Lando and Gishushu in Gasabo District, and Sonatubes in Kicukiro District.

Three Kigali road junctions set for upgrade

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Juliet Kabera, the Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) speaks during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Wednesday, December 18. Courtesy

Inside new Rwf30bn plan to develop secondary cities

Friday, December 20, 2024

Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore addresses members of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations during a general assembly on Thursday, December 19. Courtesy

New public bus management firm set to ease transport - Minister Gasore

Friday, December 20, 2024

(L-R) Jochen Saleth, German Development Bank KfW Country Director, the German Ambassador to Rwanda, Heike Uta Dettmann, Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Juliet Kabera, the Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority, pose for a photo at the signing ceremony in Kigali on Wednesday, December 18. Courtesy

Rwanda secures Rwf30bn German grant to boost urban development

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Residents in Rukara sector, Kayonza District are calling for urgent action on dilapidated roads which are affecting their daily activities

Kayonza: residents urge govt to repair two critical roads

Friday, December 13, 2024

A very congested street during morning hours at Cyamitsingi in Remera in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Six things to know about Kigali urban transport improvement project

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

A view of the ongoing construction of the new runway, taxiway, and drainage channel at the airport construction that is underway in Bugesera District. According to Afreximbank’s Industry Outlook report, Rwanda's construction industry is valued at an estimated $1.3 billion in 2024, with projections to reach $1.4 billion by 2025. Photo: Courtesy

Rwanda’s construction industry valued at $1.3bn in 2024 – report

Thursday, December 05, 2024

Commuters board a public bus during the launch of the distance-based fare system on Wednesday, December 4. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Commuters all smiles as Kigali launches distance-based fare system

Wednesday, December 04, 2024

A segment of the artistic impression of Kigali Green City project in Kinyinya in Gasabo District. Courtesy

Govt unveils eco-friendly transport plan for Kinyinya green city

Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Passengers travelling by public buses in Kigali will pay fare based on the distance travelled under a new system set to be piloted this month. File

Public transport: Kigali to pilot distance-based payment system

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Officials pose for a photo during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, October 8. The fund aimed at improving access to public services, rehabilitating infrastructure, creating employment opportunities.

Rwanda secures €15m grant from Germany for rural infrastructure

Tuesday, October 08, 2024

Kigali Innovation City will host world-class universities, office spaces, and start-up business incubators, technology companies, biotech firms among others. Courtesy

Five things to know about Kigali Innovation City

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

A view of the ongoing construction activities of housing blocks to accommodate residents from high risk zones in Cyahafi in Nyarugenge.

City of Kigali mulls new plan to construct 10,000 affordable houses, upgrade slums

Wednesday, September 04, 2024

Samuel Dusengiyumva was re-elected as the Mayor of the City of Kigali on Thursday, August 22. Courtesy

City mayor pledges faster issuance of construction permits

Friday, August 23, 2024

President Paul Kagame (3rd-right) participated in a ceremonial match with global football leaders and legends to officially open then newly renovated and rebranded Kigali Pele Stadium on March 15, 2023. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

City of Kigali announces interim solution for Pelé Stadium lighting issues

Friday, August 23, 2024

Bugesera District and NPD launched the construction and upgrading of a 2.1-kilometer stretch of urban roads within the district's urban area on Monday, August 19. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Bugesera District, NPD start works to upgrade Nyamata town roads

Monday, August 19, 2024

One of the newly completed housing units at the ongoing construction project of phase one of a halfway social reintegration centre commonly known as “Halfway home”. Courtesy

PHOTOS: First halfway homes to be completed this year - RCS

Saturday, August 17, 2024