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Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
President Paul Kagame chairs a Cabinet meeting on July 16. The appointment of Justin Nsengiyumva as Prime Minister on July 23 is expected to pave the way for the formation of a new Cabinet, as required by the Constitution. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics
When to expect new Cabinet after Kagame names Prime Minister?
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Housing
Mpazi village touted as regional model for improved housing
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Rwanda’s petroleum imports rose by 9.5% in 2024, reaching $680 million and accounting for nearly 10% of total imports, according to the Trade and Industry Performance report. Photo by IGIHE
Economy
Rwanda eyes fuel import cuts with renewed push for clean energy
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
RICA campus in Bugesera District. Courtesy of RICA
Environment
Why Rwandan campus got Harvard green prize
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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Infrastructure
10 ways Rwanda wants to build greener, more inclusive cities, rural settlements
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Bwiza Riverside is one of the affordable housing projects in Kigali, Rwanda, developed to provide decent and cost-effective homes for middle- and low-income earners. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Housing
Govt targets 1,300 social rental housing units by 2029
Monday, July 21, 2025
According to the 2024 Trade and Industry Performance report, Rwanda’s top 10 imports were valued at over $1.95 billion (approximately Rwf2.8 trillion). Photo by RwandAir
Economy
A look at Rwanda’s top 10 imports valued at Rwf2.8tn
Monday, July 21, 2025
New WASAC Group Chief Executive Officer Asaph Kabaasha (Courtesy photo).
New WASAC boss sets agenda to end water shortages, boost sanitation
Saturday, July 19, 2025
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Rwanda
Alice Uwase named new mining board CEO
Friday, July 18, 2025
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Energy
Rwanda secures over Rwf430 billion to scale up energy access
Friday, July 18, 2025
Alice Uwase, Deputy CEO of Rwanda Mining Board (RMB), CIMERWA Group Chairperson Narendra Raval, and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO Jean-Guy Afrika pose for a group photo after the signing ceremony on Thursday, July 17. Courtesy Photo
Economy
Govt, Cimerwa partner to build Rwf270bn clinker factory in Musanze
Friday, July 18, 2025
An RMB staff demonstrates how to use Zetium XRF, equipment meant for determining elemental compositions of materials in various forms at the geoscience laboratory in Kicukiro District, Kigali. The lab capacity is to analyse bout 20,000 samples annually, according RMB (courtesy).
Science
Rwanda nears completion of Rwf7bn mineral testing laboratory
Thursday, July 17, 2025
A view of the 688 housing units constructed under the Mpazi Rehousing Model, designed to accommodate former residents of high-risk zones in Gitega Sector, Nyarugenge District.
Housing
Govt explains new home ownership guidelines for resettled families
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Economy
Cabinet approves mineral exploration licenses
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Finance
Hortense Mudenge named new CEO of Kigali International Financial Centre
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Economy
Mining: Investors have one month to bid for 10 coltan, cassiterite deposits
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Vincent Munyeshyaka, Chief Executive Officer of the Business Development Fund (BDF), delivers a presentation before the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on July 15. Courtesy photo
Business
BDF CEO says it created 330,000 jobs as MPs push for loan recovery
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Electric buses that transport commuters in Kigali City. City of Kigali in June anncounced its decision to ban the entry of new diesel-powered public buses in favour of electric ones. Courtesy
Environment
Transporters wary as Kigali moves to electric buses only
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

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