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 Emmanuel Nkangura
Emmanuel Nkangura
A view of the newly constructed Petrol station on Nyagatare-Gicumbi road.
Rwanda
Nyagatare: Concerns over illicit trading in fuel
Farmers have expressed concerns over a weed infestation in a water reservoir that is crucial for rice farming in Gatare and Rwabikino marshlands. PHOTOS BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Agriculture
Bugesera: Rice farmers troubled as harmful weed invades key water reservoir
RAB has suspended movement of livestock, trade, milk, and manure in Kayonza District after discovering foot and mouth disease in Gahini, Mwiri and Murundi sectors. Courtesy photo
Agriculture
Foot-and-mouth disease hits Kayonza, livestock quarantined
Officials from Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and Trinity Metals Group, launch a lithium exploration project in  Musha sector, Rwamagana District on November 28. Courtesy
Economy
Rwamagana: Rwf3 billion invested in lithium exploration
A view of Akagera valley in Bugesera. The district is a home to nine lakes and three rivers with abundant marshlands.
Environment
Bugesera: 90 per cent of wetlands untapped, officials urge investment
Six districts in Rwanda, including Kirehe, Gatsibo, Gicumbi, Karongi, Nyamagabe, and Gisagara, have been provided with classrooms that benefit both the refugees and host communities. All photos: Courtesy
Education
Gisagara: Refugee students inspire local dropouts to return to school
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Football
Tanzania’s 202 Brigade beat RDF 5 Division in football friendly
A farmer irrigates his cabagge plantation in Akagera wetland near Mahama refugee camp.
Agriculture
Mahama refugees turn to farming after relief aid cut
Party members in Eastern Province were urged to participate in the idea-sharing sessions in their respective villages on drafting the 5-year party manifesto, which is set to replace the party's current 7-year manifesto.
Politics
Eastern Province: RPF leaders pledge to enhance members' self-reliance
An overspeeding Toyota coaster from Gicumbi heading to Nyagatare failed to keep the right side and rammed into a motorcycle, instantly killing the rider and injuring the passengers. in Ngarama Gatsibo district
Rwanda
Gatsibo: Overspeeding bus kills two
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Rwanda
Kayonza: Six miners perish in a cassiterite mine
The former Governor of Eastern Province, Emmanuel Gasana. Courtesy
Crime
Ex-Governor Gasana illegally benefited from irrigation project - Prosecution
The gang demanded that the miners surrender all the minerals they had. When the miners resisted, a violent altercation Pictured is a victim who was struck with a forked hand hoe in the head treating injurues at Rwinkwavu
Rwanda
Kayonza: How mining sector is haunted by illegal miners, cassiterite dealers
The First ever Investment Forum, presented the district's projection of achieving her economic growth among them being a logistics hub in the Eastern Province
Business
First-ever business forum unveils opportunities in Kayonza District
(L-R) FAO Rwanda Country Representative Coumba Sow and the Minister of Agriculture Ildephonse Musafiri touring an foodstuff exhibition booth during the celebration of World Food Day
Featured
World Food Day: Rwandans urged to prioritise water resource management
Rwanda National Police in Eastern Province have foiled major theft operations involving over 1,000 tonnes of seeds and fertilisers. Photo: Courtesy.
Agriculture
Eastern Province: Police foil theft of over 1,000 metric tonnes of seeds and fertilisers
One of houses that was damaged by the ongoing underground mining activities in Rwinkwavu sector in Kayonza District. Emmanuel Nkangura
Rwanda
Mining operations in Kayonza raise concerns over safety of residential houses
While acquiring digging equipment may seem costly or challenging,farmers believe linking them with investors who can procure tractors will help them to achieve their agricultural planning targets.  Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture
Eastern Province: Farmers call for more investment in agri-machinery

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