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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
SACCO Byimana in Ruhango District. Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs are expected to drop from the current 24% to between 2% and 14% annually, according to Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa. Courtesy Photo
Economy
Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs fall as consolidation nears completion
Maj Gen (Rtd) Jack Nziza and Jean-Marie Vianney Gatabazi were appointed to Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission on Wednesday, July 16.
Rwanda
Gen Nziza, Gatabazi appointed to demob commission
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) is reviewing a case filed by Château Le Marara hotel, accusing a customer of damaging its reputation and brand. Photo by IGIHE
Tourism
Château Le Marara accuses customer of blackmail, RIB launches review
Plans are underway to reintroduce elephants to Nyungwe National Park, as Rwanda explores wildlife restoration efforts. Courtesy photo
Environment
How elephant reintroduction could reshape Nyungwe’s future
Château Le Marara, a hotel located in Karongi District. Courtesy photo
Tourism
RDB probes into poor service claims at Château Le Marara hotel
Thierry Murangira, RIB spokesperson. RIB says that genocide ideology cases increased by 8.4 per cent from 191 in 2024 to 207 in 2025.
Crime
Genocide ideology: 250 cases recorded during Kwibuka 31
Exhibitors on how agroecology protects environment and boost production
Agriculture
Govt seeks to curb annual loss of 27 million tonnes of fertile soil
Schengen visas are no longer processed in Kigali.
Business
German entrepreneurs in Rwanda raise Schengen visa concerns
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Infrastructure
How a foreigner can own land in Rwanda
A view of the ongoing construction project of roads in Nyagatovu in Kimironko Sector. Courtesy
Infrastructure
City of Kigali explains cost hike in Nyagatovu, Nyabisindu road projects
An artistic impression of the Rugarama estate to be built in Nyamirambo Sector, in Nyarugenge District.
Housing
Kigali seeks new contractor for stalled 2,700-home Rugarama estate
A view of a construction project of an integrated waste treatment facility designed to process both faecal and solid waste in Rusizi District. Courtesy
Environment
Rusizi waste treatment project to create 1,200 green jobs
The Nyamagana dam, alongside Bishya Dam, is now being considered for eco-tourism development and cultural heritage conservation.
Tourism
Nyanza unveils plan for cultural tourism, eco-trails, and Olympic stadium
Farmers visit Peter Ntigurirwa's stand at Agri Show.
Agriculture
Remote robotic Irrigation poised to tackle drought impact on crops
A view of Rusumo Hydro power Project, an 80-megawatt venture set to boost energy generation in the three countries. Emmanuel Nkangura
Energy
Kwibohora 31: Rwanda’s electricity access rose from 1% to 83.2% in three decades
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Rwanda
LOLC Unguka Finance’s contribution to socio-economic development over past 20 years
Rwanda Development Board CEO Afrika at the launch of the 280-metre Gisakura Rope Course. Courtesy
Tourism
PHOTOS: Nyungwe park unveils new attractions, targets Rwf4.8bn takings in 2025
Mary Barikungeri on journey from Exile to restoring hope of women affected by Genocide against  the Tutsi
Rwanda
Mary Barikungeri: Championing hope and healing for Genocide survivors

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