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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

A landscape view of Karongi port on the shores of Lake Kivu. An investigation by Rwanda Environment Management Authority revealed that construction and agriculture projects, as well as waste discharge, are polluting four major lakes in Rwanda. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Main polluters of four major lakes revealed: What next?

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Former street vendors at the newly unveiled mini-market that was set up for them. Courtesy

Kigali: Former street vendors to get low-interest financing opportunity

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

A view of the ongoing construction activities of a Rwf13.3 billion Veterinary Laboratory Complex at the University of Rwanda, Nyagatare campus. Courtesy

Govt to construct Rwf13bn animal treatment facility

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

A segment of Karongi-Nyamasheke road that was affected by landslides where transport was halted due to heavy rains in Gishyita sector on Sunday January 7. Courtesy

Landslides: Karongi-Nyamasheke road cleared

Sunday, January 07, 2024

Minister of Youth and Arts, Abdallah Utumatwishima delivers remarks during the opening of the Kigali Youth Festival on Saturday, January 6. Courtesy

Govt mulls ‘ArtConnekt’ scheme to recognise exceptional artists

Sunday, January 07, 2024

Students from UR Rusizi Campus relocated to Huye District as Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) prepares to take over the campus. Courtesy

Why UR students were relocated from Rusizi campus

Friday, January 05, 2024

Residents wade through a flooded residential area due to heavy rains that ravaged the country on May 2-3, 2023. Germain Nsanzimana

How are districts with likely heavy rain preparing for looming floods?

Friday, January 05, 2024

Workers on duty during Kigali-Gatuna road rehabilitation. Minister of Justice has approved the expropriation of assets in public interest along four roads set to be constructed. Sam Ngendahimana

Expropriation for four multi-billion national road projects gets greenlight

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

A flooded wetland where rice plantation was damaged in Kicukiro District in April 2023. Expected rainfall of 30 to 250 millimetres in January could lead to flooding in certain areas of the country. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Weather forecaster predicts January flooding threat

Tuesday, January 02, 2024

Passengers board bus while heading upcountry to enjoy the New Year. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Commuters warned as crooks target New Year travellers

Monday, January 01, 2024

River Rubyiro burst its banks and damaged a bridge connecting three sectors in Rusizi District.

Transport halted as River Rubyiro overflows

Friday, December 29, 2023

Workers at a construction site in Kigali. EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

New fees to be levied on building permits

Friday, December 29, 2023

Workers at LuNa Smelter mining factory, the sole producer and exporter of tin in both Eastern and Central Africa in Gasabo District in Kigali. SAM NGENDAHIMANA

2023 recap: A look at Rwanda’s mineral returns

Friday, December 29, 2023

Officials tour a newly launched Kibungo Internet Access Center . Courtesy

Can internet centres aid digital literacy targets?

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana signs for a new initiative for mobilizing €300 million for climate resilience in Rwanda, at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on Thursday June 22. Courtesy

2023: Inside Rwanda’s climate finance deals

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Travellers stranded at the Nyabugogo bus park on Christmas Eve as they headed upcountry to join their families ahead of Christmas Day celebrations. Craish Bahizi

New Year: Plan to address bus shortage unveiled

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya officiates the launch of Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework, on December 2, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. Courtesy

2023: When Rwanda took bold steps in fight against climate change

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses journalists on Monday, June 19. Craish Bahizi

Revised policy on land, rental tax to take effect in February 2024

Monday, December 25, 2023