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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
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
Rwanda is set to revise its securities law under a new bill to liberalise and expand the operations of the Central Securities Depository (CSD). File
Law
Rwanda reforms securities law to attract global operators
Members of Twisungane cooperative work in their potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture
Social protection, agric budget drops not good for economy – lawmakers say
Private medical instititions call for a more efficient and accountable system for setting and reviewing medical tariffs. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Health
Private health facilities push for reforms in medical tariff setting
Nkombo boat valued at more than $3 million (approx. Rwf5.7 billion currently) is expected to be delivered to residents of Nkombo island in Lake Kivu in 2025-2026. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Six major infrastructure projects to be funded under Rwf600bn budget

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