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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy
Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?
A newly inaugurated Rwf13 billion factory producing construction and sanitary hardware in Bugesera Special Economic Zone.
Infrastructure
Rwf13bn construction, sanitary factory opens in Bugesera
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Housing
New developer for 300-unit Masaka Housing Project
An artistic impression of Rugarama Park Estate, a planned development set to occupy 30 hectares between Nyamirambo and Rebero in Kigali. The $50 million project was expected to accommodate over 10,000 residents.
Housing
Why some key housing projects in Kigali remain incomplete
Biotech cassava is being tested in Huye District to fight a disease that once caused a major drop in production
Agriculture
How three biotech crops could help Rwandan farmers curb losses
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

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