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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
From June 21 to 30, Rwanda is forecast to have rainfall ranging between five millimetres and 60 millimetres.  File
Environment
Why it’s raining more than usual this June in Rwanda
The launch brought together over 100 key stakeholders from government, financial institutions, development partners, and the private sector.
Featured
FEATURED: Bank of Kigali, partners launch WASH loan product
A view of Betania Hotel in Karongi District. Over the past five years, Rwanda has recorded $106 million in lakeshore hospitality and tourism investments. File
Tourism
Inside Rwanda's $106m Lakeshore hospitality projects
An artist's impressions of the terminal, administration building, cargo, and car parking areas of the new airport once it is complete, that is under construction in Bugesera District. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure
10 things to know about proposed Smart Airport City in Bugesera
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses the Parliament on the government’s actions and achievements in enhancing the living standards of Rwandans on Thursday, June 19. Photos by Craish Bhaizi
Agriculture
More idle land needs tilling, says Ngirente
An artistic impression of the joint STEM lab. The facility will be set up at the University of Rwanda’s College of Science and Technology. Courtesy
Technology
What startups expect from $82m ‘STEM lab’ for innovators
The deal was signed on Tuesday, June 17, in Vienna, Austria during OPEC Development Forum 2025.
Energy
Rwanda, OPEC Fund sign $300m deal on irrigation, solar power, aviation
The lab is currently testing over 200 parameters. The Specialised Export Quality Infrastructure (SEQI) aims to improve the quality of agricultural exports, increase market access, enhance export competitiveness.
Science
What to know about Rwanda's Rwf5bn agric exports quality testing lab
A vehicle that employs modern technologies to sweep and clean dirty roads in Kigali City. Courtesy
Environment
City of Kigali introduces modern road cleaning technology
An artist's impression of Rwintare wetland that is under rehabilitation in Gasabo District. Courtesy
Environment
10 ways Rwanda is spending on climate adaptation in new budget
A member of cooperative that grows chili, works in a post-haverst store in Gasabo District. Courtesy
Agriculture
How rural farmers plan to tap into Kigali’s new fresh produce market
Rwanda aims to reduce the national unemployment rate to 12 per cent in the next five years. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Rwanda to reduce unemployment rate to 12% in five years
University of Rwanda students during the graduation ceremony in 2024. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education
10 things about reforms in public higher learning institutions’ structure
Residents use free wireless at Imbuga City Walk in Kigali. File
Technology
Rwanda's overall household internet usage reaches 30%
Dr Odette Uwizeye was elected the new chairperson of Ralga on Friday, June 6. The Local Government Authorities Association (RALGA) will construct and operationalise a Centre of Excellence in Local Governance.
Rwanda
Rwanda to build centre of excellence in local governance
Students during experiment
Environment
Collection of chemical waste from schools to begin in Western Province
Juliet Kabera, Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority speaks  during World Environment Day, which was marked under the campaign theme Beat Plastic Pollution on June 5 .
Environment
Govt sets up 24 plastic collection points, creates nearly 1,500 green jobs
A worker sorts plastic waste at SIBO Engineering Company, one of local companies that deal with plastic waste recycling.
Environment
Six innovative solutions addressing plastic waste in Rwanda

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