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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
A view of the artist's impression of the Nyabugogo wetland, which is set to be revamped. The report shows that the hides and skin processing operate without an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) having been carried out.
Environment
Hides and skins tanning firm polluting Nyabugogo wetland – report
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. Courtesy
Environment
Seven things about the project designed to build resilience to flooding in Kigali
A flooded Nyabugogo marshland in Kigali. Rwanda will use the funds to restore the lower Nyabarongo River watershed to reduce flood risk, landslides, and soil erosion. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment
New project seeks to avert dangers posed by Nyabarongo River
Residents plant a tree at Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali. As Rwanda seeks to plant 65 million trees, restoring urban forests is among the priorities. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Environment
Inside govt efforts to restore urban forests
Some of dozens of houses affected by winds in Kirehe’s Mpanga Sector on October 26. Courtesy
Environment
Govt pledges support to disaster hit communities in Kirehe
Rwanda National Police officers train City of Kigali workers who to fight against fire outbreak. File
Rwanda
Govt orders employers to set safety committees to curb occupational hazards
Officials pose for a group photo during the Young CEOs' Brunch meeting on Thursday, October 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: Youth financial inclusion soars to 94%: Key insights from AFR report
Lightning killed three children in Bumbogo Sector of Gasabo District, on the evening of October 24.
Environment
Lightning, landslide kill 5 children in Kigali
Director-General of WHO Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus  and other officials during the a guided tour the ongoing construction activities of BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine plant in Kigali on October 18. Courtesy
Health
BioNTech vaccine plant in Kigali to be powered by 5.1 MW solar plant
Officials cut ribbon during the handover of new electric buses that were imported by RITCO, in Kigali  on October 18. Courtesy
Finance
Green transport investors' ambitions after launch of $7bn climate financing strategy
A view of a segment of the artist's impression of Green City Kigali Project. Courtesy
Environment
Kigali Green City Project secures Rw38bn funding
A nursery tree in Bugesera District. Ten districts are set to receive a substantial share of the 65 million trees to be planted across Rwanda this October. File
Environment
Top 10 districts set to benefit from 65m reforestation drive
Farmers cultivate cassava in Rulindo District. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops. Courtesy
Environment
Farmers shift to short-cycle crops amidst minimal rains
A farmer inspects her sweet potatoes. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops such as sweet potatoes, beans, and cassava.
Environment
Farmers look to resilient crops as poor rains threaten harvests
Journalists cover a press briefing on Marburg situation in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Eight facts about Rwanda media financial status
Residents undergo Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) screening exercise during Kigali car free day. Craish Bahizi
Health
Global NCDs week: Five ways to prevent lifestyle diseases
Residents plant bamboo trees near Rugunga drainage. File
Environment
Kigali: Three million tree planting drive targets residential, recreational zones
The City of Kigali has directed residents to use alternative burial sites following the closure of Nyamirambo cemetery in Nyarugenge District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
What next after closure of Nyamirambo cemetery?

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