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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Rwanda Development Board temporarily closed Château Le Marara hotel in Karongi District on Monday, July 21.
Tourism
Château Le Marara hotel temporarily closed
Land is being restored using trenches in forests and progressive terraces to prevent soil erosion. The government is implementing projects to curb the annual loss of crops worth Rwf37 billion caused by soil erosion.
Environment
How will govt save Rwf37bn in crops lost to soil erosion?
A weather station of Meteo Rwanda
Environment
Last 10 days of July to be cooler than usual, says Meteo Rwanda
The delegates pose for a group photo after the event on July 17 at Serena Hotel in Kigali
Featured
How FAO-led water-related disasters control project benefitted farmers in Rwanda, Kenya
The National Land Authority (NLA) has developed new land surveying standards to improve accuracy in land demarcation and help resolve boundary disputes.
Infrastructure
New land surveying guide promises to help address boundary disputes
Samuel Dusengiyumva, the Mayor of the City of Kigali, speaks to Members of Parliament on July 15. Courtesy
Housing
Construction: City to refund Rwf120m in overpaid permit fees
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

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