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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
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
Agriculture
Farmers pick climate-smart seeds that double yields
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
Education
10 things to know about the new catch-up scheme for school dropouts
According to REG officials, the government plans to more than double its electricity generation capacity to 1,066 megawatts (MW) by 2034. Photo: File.
Energy
Inside Rwanda's $3.2 billion plan to reach 1,066MW energy capacity
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
Agriculture
Cutting post-harvest losses key to Rwanda’s food security drive
Shining Academy  emerged as overall winner of the Kick for Joy youth football tournament. Photos courtesy
Football
Football academies decry funding for sustainable youth tournaments
Construction works on a neighbourhood road in Kabeza. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure
Kigali lines up new contractors for delayed neighbourhood roads
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
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
Religion
Churches across Kigali host packed Christmas day services
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.
Rwanda
KCC public square to host 10-day festive season events
Some of the newly introduced electric buses operating in public transport at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. File.
Environment
20 green initiatives that defined Rwanda’s climate agenda in 2025
Parents and their disabled children at Love with Actions Academy in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District
Education
Disability enrolment rises but access challenges remain
One of the Congolese refugees living in Kiziba Refugee Camp in Karongi District.
Rwanda
How refugees in Kiziba are coping after aid reductions
The proposed Karongi Lakeside Resort $30 million will be built near Environmental Museum. Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism
Govt seeks investor for $30m five-star Lake Kivu hotel
Imanzi Kayitare, the Founder of Rwandapreneur, addresses members of diaspora during a meeting in Rwanda
Featured
Rwandapreneur business forum rallies diaspora & partners to unlock investment opportunities
Rwandans from Diaspora follow a presentation on the urbanisation during their visit in Rwanda on Wednesday, December 17. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Housing
Diaspora investors urged to tap into Rwanda’s housing boom
Herbert Asiimwe, the Head of the Financial Sector at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, delivers his remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Business
Rwandan investors to benefit from $150m regional financing
Rwanda National Police officers inspect vehicle air pollution in Kigali. File
Environment
New report names top air pollutants in Kigali
Nyabihu residents watch how heavy rains destroy a bridge on  May 7, 2020. File
Infrastructure
Upcountry roads face growing environmental damage - new report

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