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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Visitors at Muyanza Dam that was constructed to help farmers in irrigation in Rulindo District on September 10, 2019. Courtesy
Technology
Digital payment system introduced for water use permits in Rwanda
Children with disabilities play at Jordan Foundation in Karuruma, Gasabo District.  FILE
Education
How Rwanda is faring in special needs education
A  teacher inspects who students do their work during the remedial course programme for lower primary pupils  at GS Mayange B - Copy
Education
Remedial course programme makes significant impact as it concludes
Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned of “intense and frequent lightning strikes,” especially at the beginning of the forthcoming rainy season
Environment
Meteorology agency warns of intense lightning strikes as rainy season starts
Minister of Local Government Jean-Claude Musabyimana.
Religion
Govt bans over 40 religious sects
Visitors tour a greenhouse in which the seed multiplication is conducted in Musanze District. Agricultural output in Rwanda is projected to rise by 10% in the 2025 Season A. Courtesy
Agriculture
Agricultural output set to increase by 10% in 2025: What will drive growth?
The elections of City of Kigali Councillors and Executive Committee will be held on Thursday, August 22. Dan Gatsinzi
Elections
Elections of city councillors, executive committee due on Thursday
Akagera National Park generated $4.8 million (Rwf6.45 billion) in tourism revenues in in 2023.
Tourism
Akagera National Park generates over Rwf6bn in revenues
Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested Jean Ruranga, a former State Attorney in the Ministry of Justice, over crimes of money laundering and illicit enrichment.
Crime
Former judicial officer in custody over money laundering, illicit enrichment
A flood retention dam with a capacity to retain two million cubic metres of flood water along River Sebeya in Rubavu District.
Environment
Inside Rwanda's Rwf154 bn budget for climate change adaptation
 A total of 3,850  tonnes of rice from Bugarama that have been stranded at the stores due to lack of market, got  buyers on Sunday, August 18. According to Rusizi District Mayor Anicet Kibiriga, the produce was purchased by the National Strategic Grain Reserve and EAX (East Africa Exchange) a local company in cross-border trade. Courtesy
Economy
Rusizi: Over 3,000 tonnes of rice get long-awaited buyers
An artistic impression of the proposed Kibeho basilica in Nyaruguru District. File
Religion
Rwf3.5 billion required to expand Kibeho holy land sanctuary
The City Hall in Central Business District. The National Electoral Commission has postponed elections for City of Kigali councillors.
Elections
City of Kigali councillors polls postponed
Participants and the officials pose for a group photo during the workshop on August 14.
Featured
FEATURED: FAO project to boost financial literacy, capital for MSMEs in agribusiness
Over 60,000 Catholic believers from around the world gathered at Kibeho Holy Land in Nyaruguru District to celebrate Assumption Day.
Religion
PHOTOS: Assumption Day: Catholic Church calls on youth to embrace positive values
Workers sort brigquettes at OAK Investments that are used in clean cooking. Briquette are used to reduce the number of households that depend on firewood and charcoal for cooking.Courtesy
Energy
Inside major projects set to reduce reliance on wood fuel in Rwanda
Raspberry Pi tech remote irrigation is an automated method that uses sensors and computers to schedule crop irrigation without the need for manual intervention. Courtesy
Technology
ICT ministry backs Raspberry Pi tech for remote irrigation
People with disabilities during the elections of their representative in the parliament on July 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
People with disabilities outline top issues that need advocacy

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