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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Prosper Uruvugundi, Partnerships Manager at Zipline Rwanda, delivering a presentation on semen delivery at the ACAT conference (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Agriculture
New hope for Rwandan farmers as drone delivery of cow semen begins
PM Ngirente and former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (R) during a visit of an exhibition at  the conference that was held under the theme “NextGen Ag-Tech Solutions for Africa’s Farmers.” Courtesy
Agriculture
Ngirente: Africa must leverage tech, innovation to develop agriculture
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Economy
Cabinet approves Rwf7 trillion national budget for 2025/26
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (Centre), Minister of Agriculture Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe (R) and Canisius Kanangire, Executive Director of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation(L) among other participants at the agricultural tech conference in Kigali, on Monday, June 9, 2025. Courtesy
Agriculture
Major agric meet in Kigali discusses improving farmers' access to technologies
A view of a segment of the artist's impression of Green City Kigali Project. Ngaruyinka Village, located in Kinyinya Hill, Gasabo District, is set to undergo a sustainable transformation valued at $35.1 million. Court
Housing
$35m housing upgrade project unveiled
Rwanda promotes clean cooking solutions to foster a healthier cooking environment. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Wellness
Cooking gas safety: Here’s what you should do to ensure a healthy cooking environment
Teddy Mugabo, the CEO of Rwanda Green Fund, speaks during the launch of INTEGO in 2023.
Environment
Govt earmarks Rwf16bn for 10 public green projects under Intego facility
Bo Li, IMF Deputy Managing Director, and Acting Chair. The Executive Board concluded that Rwanda’s economic growth remains among the strongest in sub-Saharan Africa. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda’s economy remains strong, says IMF
A liquiefied Petroleum Gas shop at Remera.  Senators have raised concerns over Rwanda's reliance on sourcing cooking appliances outside of the country, calling it unsustainable.File
Economy
Senators call for action to curb reliance on cooking appliance imports
Cooking gas storage facilities in Kabuga, Rusororo Sector, Gasabo District. File
Infrastructure
Rwanda’s cooking gas storage project reaches 60% completion
The changes are provided for under a 2025 regulation amending that of 2022 governing foreign exchange operations in Rwanda.
Finance
A look at new penalties for illegal foreign currency operations in Rwanda
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Security
Regional defence experts set stage for civil-military cooperation activities in Rwanda
The UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier De Schutter, during the press conference held on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kigali. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Economy
Set minimum wage to address in-work poverty — UN Special Rapporteur
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier De Schutter is visiting Rwanda from May 18.
Rwanda
UN Special Rapporteur lauds Rwanda’s poverty reduction efforts
Officials pose for a photo at The International Dairy Federation (IDF) Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2025. All photos by Dan GATSINZI
Agriculture
Experts explore sustainable dairy production at major meet in Kigali
Veternarians conduct artificial insemination at former ISAR Rubona in Huye. A $20 million centre being set up in Huye District, Southern Province, will be a regional leader in genetic improvement for cattle production. File
Science
How new centre is set to make Rwanda regional leader in cattle genetics
The president of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF), Hilarion Etong (Right) and Senate President Francois Xavier Kalinda and Speaker of Chamber of Deputies Gerturde Kazarwa during a meeting in Kigali
Africa
La Francophonie Assembly hopes parliamentary diplomacy can help end eastern DR Congo conflict
The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Gertrude Kazarwa at a press briefing related to the MPs’ outreach activity, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (courtesy).
Infrastructure
Land, construction permit services on focus as MPs starts oversight tour

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