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Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
A recent study found that trees planted under agroforestry schemes in Rwanda have an average survival rate of around 64 percent, with some sites recording rates as low as 30 percent due to limited follow-up and monitoring.
Environment
Inside new digital systems tracking forest growth
Friday, November 07, 2025
Chez Lando, one of the junctions set for major road upgrades. The junction improvements are part of the five-year Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project, which aims to ease traffic flow in and around the capital. Photos by Keza Kellya Raissa
Infrastructure
Property owners await clarity on Kigali junction upgrade plans
Friday, November 07, 2025
Garden Fresh Ltd workers at the packhouse in Masoro Special Economic Zone packing the harvest ready for export. Photo by IGIHE
Business
Govt to prioritise key export commodities under AfCFTA implementation strategy
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
IPAR–Rwanda released the findings of two studies, Inclusion of MSMEs in Labor Market Systems and Labor Inspection and Administration in Rwanda, during the dissemination event in Kigali. Courtesy Photo
Economy
Why Rwanda’s micro-enterprises struggle to create decent jobs
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Women working at the microfactory in the Gishwati-Mukura National Park neighborhood. Courtesy Photo
Environment
Gishwati-Mukura’s restoration boosts wildlife, uplifts nearby communities
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva tours the milk powder factory, one of the key agro-processing industries in Nyagatare District, on August 8. File Photo.
Economy
Rwanda to set up industrial parks for agro-processing
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
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Agriculture
Africa’s agric programme seeks $100bn as AGRA reaffirms support to states
Monday, November 03, 2025
Officials and participants pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony of the Leaders in Teaching (LIT) program.
Featured
How ‘Leaders in Teaching’ project at UR-CE strengthened secondary education system
Saturday, November 01, 2025
L–R Albine Niyogushimwa, a pre-service teacher from UR-CE Rukara Campus; Jeannette Musengimana, a UR-CE lecturer and researcher; Olivier Habimana, moderator; Theophile Habanabakize, mentor and Head of Studies at GS Mukarange Catholiqu
Featured
Beneficiaries hail Mastercard Foundation–funded “Leaders in Teaching” project at UR-CE
Saturday, November 01, 2025
Concorde Nsengumuremyi, Director General of the Rwanda Forestry Authority, speaks during the National Agroforestry conference in Kigali in 2024. Courtesy
Environment
Govt moves to terminate contract after private firm quits state forest deal
Friday, October 31, 2025
The government has allocated over Rwf16 billion to support the expropriation phase of the 10-kilometre Prince House–Giporoso–Masaka road upgrade
Infrastructure
PHOTOS: Major properties likely to be affected by Giporoso–Masaka road upgrades
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Fortis Green Housing, a Kigali-based American developer, has launched a $25 million eco-estate in Kigali’s Masaka Sector. Courtesy
Housing
What are the key amenities that make a housing project green?
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo after a workshop on the project that seeks to build national capacity through Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes to boost research, entrepreneurship, and innovation skills. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
UR, RP, agriculture board develop technology transfer strategies
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Farmers transport pineapples to the market in Ngoma District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture
New push to expand access to finance for Rwandan farmers
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A view of an artist's impression of the upcoming agricultural TVET Centre of Excellence that will be at Gitwe in Ngoma District.
Agriculture
How Rwf47bn TVET centres of excellence could change Rwanda's agric sector
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The government is conducting a national study on lead contamination and exposure as part of efforts to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals. Courtesy
Environment
Govt intensifies drive to eliminate toxic chemicals from paints
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The ongoing works including site preparation, excavation for Nyabisindu rehousing project in Remera Sector, on Monday, October 27. Photos by Kellya Keza
Housing
PHOTOS: Site preparation, excavation works underway for Nyabisindu rehousing project
Monday, October 27, 2025
A view of Rusumo One Stop Border Post between Rwanda and Tanzania. Courtesy
How Rusumo cross-border infrastructure boosted Rwanda’s regional integration
Monday, October 27, 2025

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