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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
PM Nsengiyumva (centre) tours Gabiro Agri Hub accompanied by other officials and staff of the facility.
Economy
PM Nsengiyumva pushes for accommodation, transport for Gabiro Agribusiness Hub workers
Some of the cows at Gabiro Agri Hub, a multi-billion-franc project that the new Prime Minister is visiting today. Courtesy.
Agriculture
PM Nsengiyumva tours Rwanda’s multibillion franc agric project
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Economy
PHOTOS: Made-in-Rwanda consumer milk-powder to hit market by September
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (R) engages with cheerful farmers at Nasho solar-powered irrigation scheme in Kirehe District, Eastern Province, as he tours the initiative building farmers’ resilience to drought, on August 8, 2025 (courtesy)
Agriculture
How irrigation farming is changing livelihoods in once-drought-prone Nasho
The Director General of the National Identification Agency (NIDA), Josephine Mukesha, speaks during the launch of registration for Rwanda’s first digital ID at Expo Grounds Gikondo. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Technology
Rwanda launches digital ID registration
Rwanda Energy Group's technician during the the grid extension  in  Gasabo. EUCL has been incurring heavy losses mainly attributed to expensive power purchase agreements signed with independent power producers
Energy
MPs demand urgent reforms to curb losses in energy sector
Teenagers follow some advice on how to use contraceptives during a campaign to raise awareness on AIDS. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health
What next after MPs pass health services bill?
The MPs said WASAC continues to suffer water losses due to ‘non-revenue water' which is produced but cannot be billed due to issues like leakages.
Infrastructure
MPs alarmed by losses incurred by WASAC
Patients wait for medical services  at Kamanyana Health Post in Burera District. File
Health
Parliament revives push for mandatory medical liability insurance
Members of Parliament passed the new healthcare services bill on Monday, August 4.
Health
Rwanda Parliament passes bill allowing surrogacy, contraceptives for 15-year-olds
A neonatal health professional attends to a new-born baby at Kirehe District Hospital. In a bid to give more people opportunity to have children, Rwanda has expanded access to surrogacy. Photo by Ministry of Health.
Health
Rwanda expands surrogacy access: Who is eligible now?
BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology
What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency
Some Members of Parliament and government officials during a plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies, on July 29, 2025, which passed the law approving the ratification of the peace agreement between DR Congo and Rwanda, signed in Washington on 27 June 27 (courtesy).
Africa
Rwanda Parliament dismisses 'unfounded allegations' by Congo house speaker
A view of Rwanda's Central Bank Headquarters in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
Central bank invites innovators to try Rwanda’s upcoming digital currency
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Environment
How will Rwanda’s new emission tests affect old vehicles?
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on Thursday, July 31, announced it has moved to the proof of concept stage for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a digital version of its official currency.
Technology
Central bank digital currency enters proof-of-concept stage
A backhoe loader carries soil at a mining site in Rwamagana. Fuel-powered machines used in construction and farming will soon be subject to carbon emissions testing starting August 18, according to REMA. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Environment
Fuel-powered construction, farming machinery to undergo emission testing
A worker on duty at Kabuye Sugar Plant Factory. The government is exploring ways to boost domestic sugar production and reduce reliance on imports, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. File photo.
Economy
Rwanda steps up efforts to boost local sugar production, cut imports

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