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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure
Secondary, satellite cities to get dedicated management offices
A barista smiles as she prepares a cup of coffee at Bourbon Coffee in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy
Why rising domestic coffee consumption matters
Rwanda earned over $116 million (about Rwf168 billion) from coffee exports in 20242025.Photo by Kwizera Dan
Agriculture
How Rwanda’s coffee exports surged to nearly $120m in 2024/25
Kagabo Nkubito, CASA Rwanda Country Manager, said the programme worked with government institutions and the private sector to support nine enterprises across poultry, aquaculture, and vegetable value chains, along with two service providers.
Featured
CASA Rwanda leaves sustainable agribusiness growth model legacy
Students celebrate during RICA’s third graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 at the Bugesera campus on September 19. Photo: Craish Bahizi
Education
Over 16,000 varsity students to get scholarships
A scene from a multi-vehicle accident in Kicukiro, Kigali. A new law on accident compensation, enacted in October 2025, upholds Rwf3,000 as the minimum daily payment for victims without verifiable income. File Photo
Law
Why Parliament upheld Rwf3,000 as minimum pay for accident victims
Two daily tanks are already set up at the cooking gas depot being constructed in Rusororo, with each having a capacity of more than 200,000 litres or 100 tonnes of LPG. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Energy
Rwf60bn cooking gas depot set to boost Rwanda’s energy security
Bicycles are not considered by Rwanda's insurance policies, despite being a widely used forms of transport, especially in rural areas.
Rwanda
Inside the debate on bicycle taxi insurance
A view of completed residential houses under the Bwiza Riverside Homes Project in Kigali City. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Housing
Why Kigali got global award for green affordable housing
Insurers during the session with the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security, which was held in the Senate’s plenary hall, on October 31, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Rwanda
Insurers warn of premium hike if govt upholds Rwf3,000 compensation floor
Francis Kavutse, CEO of Maggot Farm, celebrating the greenhouse constructed and equipped with support from CASA.
Rwanda
CASA’s contribution to the empowerment and prosperity of Rwandan agri-SMEs
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva meets with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright  in Washington, D.C on Wednesday, October 29. Their discussion focuses on cooperation in the areas of small modular reactors (SMRs) nuclear power, natural gas and critical mineral processing. Courtesy
Energy
Rwanda, US discuss nuclear, natural gas cooperation
NCDA in partnership with Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) supported by the LEGO Foundation has launched Rwanda’s first national outcomes-based financing programme for early childhood care and education. Courtesy
Education
Rwanda unveils Rwf19bn ECD initiative
Some cross-border trucks in Kabuga in Gasabo. Truck drivers have expressed concerns over restrictions that prevent them from operating on Kigali’s roads during certain hours. Photo Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
Calls grow to ease truck movement rules as Kigali awaits new bypass
Women in Dukomeze Ubuzima sorting garlic in the dryer constructed by Kilimo Trust. Courtesy
Featured
Kilimo Trust: 20 years of impacting thousands of Rwandan lives
Dorothée Uwimana, chairperson of Rwanda Pensioners' Association, speaks to journalists after a joint press conference with Rwanda Social Security Board in Kigali. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Health
Retirees call for urgent reforms in pension, healthcare systems
A view of Zaria Court Kigali during its inauguration on July 28, 2025.
Tourism
Top American hotel chain Hilton expands to Rwanda with Zaira Court
(L-R) Senators Evode Uwizeyimana, Valentine Uwamariya, and Alphonse Nkubana take the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony held in Kigali on Friday, October 24.
Politics
We will not disappoint, say new senators

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