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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

Ongoing construction works on the Base–Butaro road in Burera District. The 63-kilometre road is among the planned projects for which the government has allocated Rwf305.3 billion to the transport sector.

Where Rwanda’s Rwf7.8tn budget will go in 2026/27

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa. PHOTO/TNT-CRAISH BAHIZI

Rwanda finance minister joins EADB council

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Workers at SteelRwa, a steel manufacturing plant based in Rwamagana District. Courtesy

Rwf12bn needed to resettle households around SteelRwa Industries

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ashish Khanna, sign the agreement in Kigali on May 8. Courtesy

New solar deal to help achieve 900MW off-grid target

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials tour the ongoing construction of the Nyabarongo II hydropower plant on November 21, 2025. Craish BAHIZI

Priority projects driving proposed 2026/27 budget increase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A farmers works in her grape plantation in Rulindo District. RAB has announced that it is testing new grape varieties as part of efforts to scale up commercial cultivation. Sam Ngendahimana

Govt tests new grape varieties to boost commercial farming

Monday, May 11, 2026

Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Kinigi potato set for biotech development

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Staff and students from the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES) observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza Kicukiro Genocide Memorial on May 7. Kellya Keza

ACES staff, students honour Genocide victims at Nyanza memorial

Friday, May 08, 2026

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which will be produced from Lake Kivu, will also be used as automotive fuel. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Civil works for Compressed Natural Gas plant 95% complete

Friday, May 08, 2026

RCA has been advised to put in place various mechanisms to help recover Rwf8.1 billion that was embezzled between 2022 and 2025. File

RCA tasked to recover billions in stolen funds

Friday, May 08, 2026

Methane gas from Lake Kivu supplied about 21 percent of Rwanda’s national electricity in 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

More 100 MW to be generated from Lake Kivu methane - RDB

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Participants pose for a group photo during a high-level consultation on green energy and climate finance held on April 30, 2026. Courtesy

Lawmakers back bankable green projects to attract climate finance

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Youths from Kilimo Trust Ltd., a youth-led organization, showcase their avocado oil during the Mulindi Agri Show on August 8, 2024. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

New youth fund targets offering single-digit loans

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Masaka- Bugesera airport road project will affect part of Rwamagana with over a stretch of 13 kilometres. Courtesy

Key things to know about 70km Masaka–Bugesera airport road

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

A police officer inspects whether bus lanes are respected by other vehicles at the former Rwandex area in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Emergency, high-occupancy vehicles allowed to use bus lanes

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Cross-border trucks at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam. File photo.

Truckers upbeat as Rwanda, Tanzania pledge to ease trade hurdles

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Masaka-Bugesera airport road project will affect part of Rwamagana with over a stretch of 13 kilometres.

Rwf3bn earmarked for expropriation for Masaka-Bugesera airport road

Monday, May 04, 2026

Passengers board a public bus in Kigali on Monday, April 27. Courtesy

What workers’ union says about Kigali's new bus lanes

Monday, May 04, 2026