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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

A maize plantation in Kayonza. On October 25, the government launched a roadmap to strengthen partnerships in getting rid of poor-quality seeds by 2030. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

10 things to know about Rwanda's new seed strategy

Friday, October 27, 2023

The National Electoral Commission Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza addresses the media during a past news briefing. FILE

Electoral Commission sets date for by-elections to fill vacant local government positions

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Officials poses for agroup photo during the launch of a roadmap to strengthen partnerships in getting rid of fake seeds by 2030, on Wednesday, October 25. Courtesy

Agric ministry rolls out plan to eliminate fake seeds by 2030

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Farmers work in their Irish potato plantation in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana

Scientists seek response to disease that erodes 80% of Irish potatoes

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Over 2,000 Rwandan youth living in Canada and the US will meet during the 2023 Rwanda Youth Convention, in Ottawa-Gatineau. Courtesy

Over 2,000 Rwandan youth in Canada, US to discuss their role in development

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Some districts could face strong wind speeds ranging between 8 and 10 metres per second over the next 10 days. Courtesy

Weather forecast: What to expect in the next 10 days

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Delegates at the 2nd Open Science Conference of the World Climate Research Programme in Kigali. Courtesy

Open Science Conference: 160 research findings to help advance climate resilience

Monday, October 23, 2023

Rwanda is seeking to increase sweet potato production from eight to 30 tonnes per hectare using six new varieties. Courtesy

Rwanda turns to sweet potatoes as wheat flour baking substitute

Monday, October 23, 2023

A health worker administers a Covid-19 vaccine in Kigali on August 23, 2021. CRAISH BAHIZI

Rwanda’s cooling centre mobilises $25m to improve vaccine supply

Friday, October 20, 2023

Maize farmers across the country are worried as armyworms have built resistance to pesticides. File

Maize farmers worry as fall armyworms build resistance against pesticides

Friday, October 20, 2023

A pin-tailed whydah locally known as "Matene" photographed at Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park. Nearly 200 bird species that had migrated due to wetland degradation have returned to Nyandungu Wetland Eco tourism Park after its rehabilitation. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

PHOTOS: Nearly 200 bird species return to restored Nyandungu eco-park

Thursday, October 19, 2023

One of the 61 houses that were destroyed by strong wind in Nyagatare district.Courtesy

Strong wind destroys 61 houses in Nyagatare District

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) recognise outstanding taxpayers in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The activity was launched in Gisagara District on October 17, 2023. Courtesy

FEATURED: RRA recognises outstanding taxpayers in Southern Province

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Experts responsible for Early Childhood Development (ECD) in every district during the workshop. They have been assigned the responsibility of guiding the screening process and determining the condition of autistic children nationwide. COURTESY

ECD experts enlisted to assess autistic children

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The report on mental health status at work was part of mental health month. Courtesy

Report reveals factors affecting employees’ mental well-being

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Strong wind, during the weekend, from October 14 to 15, 2023, left hundreds of families in Nyanza district

Strong wind destroys 100 houses

Monday, October 16, 2023

Paul Foster, the Executive Director and founder of CO2 Capital Projects Africa during a podcast show on October 9. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

Current Affairs

PODCAST: Entrepreneur outlines vision to unlock Rwanda's carbon trading potential

Monday, October 16, 2023

Citizens walk others sit on new benches at Imbuga City walk . The City of Kigali will host the 23rd International Walk21 Conference on walking and liveable communities from October 16 to 20. File

CoK hosts conference on walkable streets, public spaces

Monday, October 16, 2023