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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

A farmer works in her potato plantation in Muko Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

More districts turn to potatoes as yields rise

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

A resident examines his land title following a boundary dispute with neighbours. Authorities say at least 55,000 land surveying applications need to be processed within two months. Courtesy

Land surveying faces backlog of over 50,000 pending applications

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Cows being fed at a farm in Nyagatare District. File

How improved fodder is boosting milk production

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Farmers work to salvage their rice fields after floods damaged plantations in Nyagatare in 2022. File

Climate shocks trigger fresh calls to scale up farmers’ insurance

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

The City of Kigali has explained that newly adjusted rates of land tax payable per square metre were approved by the city council in February 2025. Courtesy

City of Kigali explains newly adjusted land tax

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Rwanda joined other countries to mark World Braille Day on Sunday, January 4. Courtesy

World Braille Day: Renewed call for tactile reading materials in schools, workplaces

Sunday, January 04, 2026

Farmers have identified eight seed varieties across six crops as the most climate-resilient and high-yielding. The crops assessed include potatoes, cassava, rice, maize, cabbage and onions. Sam Ngendahimana

Farmers pick climate-smart seeds that double yields

Thursday, January 01, 2026

Students during ICT course at Groupe Scolaire Munini in Nyaruguru. Resilience in Secondary Education (RISE), scheme targets out-of-school youth and adults who left school several years ago. Bahizi

10 things to know about the new catch-up scheme for school dropouts

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

According to REG officials, the government plans to more than double its electricity generation capacity to 1,066 megawatts (MW) by 2034. Photo: File.

Inside Rwanda's $3.2 billion plan to reach 1,066MW energy capacity

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

A tomato farmer arranges his produce for the market, highlighting post-harvest handling at the farm level as efforts continue to strengthen agricultural value chains. File

Cutting post-harvest losses key to Rwanda’s food security drive

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Shining Academy emerged as overall winner of the Kick for Joy youth football tournament. Photos courtesy

Football academies decry funding for sustainable youth tournaments

Monday, December 29, 2025

Construction works on a neighbourhood road in Kabeza. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Kigali lines up new contractors for delayed neighbourhood roads

Friday, December 26, 2025

Belle Ville Groupe inaugurated LA CASA Kiyovu, a serviced apartment complex offering 30 high-end units with premium finishes. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Top real estate developments that stood out in 2025

Friday, December 26, 2025

Cardinal Antoine Kambanda leads Holy Communion during a Christmas Mass at St Michel Cathedral, urging believers to reflect on their faith and personal lives. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Churches across Kigali host packed Christmas day services

Friday, December 26, 2025

The newly revamped Kigali Convention Centre public square in Kimihurura, which is hosting a 10-day line-up of entertainment activities during this festive season, effective Christmas Eve.

KCC public square to host 10-day festive season events

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Some of the newly introduced electric buses operating in public transport at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. File.

20 green initiatives that defined Rwanda’s climate agenda in 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Parents and their disabled children at Love with Actions Academy in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District

Disability enrolment rises but access challenges remain

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

One of the Congolese refugees living in Kiziba Refugee Camp in Karongi District.

How refugees in Kiziba are coping after aid reductions

Tuesday, December 23, 2025