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Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
A panel discussion during an interactive dialogue led by the Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA), on October 10. Courtesy
Environment
Rwanda outlines priorities for upcoming UN climate change summit
Friday, October 10, 2025
Visitors ride bicycles at Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park. The City of Kigali is set to create more cycling-friendly spaces. Courtesy
Environment
How Kigali is reimagining public spaces through cycling
Friday, October 10, 2025
A farmer sorts fresh vegetables before placing them in a solar powered cold room in Kamonyi District.
Agriculture
Solar cold rooms bring relief to farmers battling post-harvest losses
Thursday, October 09, 2025
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, and the Director General of the Rwanda Standards Board, Raymond Murenzii unveil the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment
What to know about Rwanda's new Rwf400bn plan to curb biodiversity loss
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
A Zipline drone delivers blood at Kabgayi Hospital. Scientists in cooling systems have proposed the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), known as drones, in vaccine delivery. File
Health
How drones could transform vaccine delivery in Rwanda
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Students hold seedlings during a tree planting exercise at Groupe Scolaire Musenyi in Gatsibo District. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment
Rwanda joins regional initiative to integrate climate action into education
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Vehicles and pedestrians wade through a flooded street in Gisozi, Kigali, on January 28, 2020. The government is rehabilitating the wetland to mitigate flooding in the area. File
Environment
Govt moves to shield economy from climate shocks
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Workers sort fresh avocado fr export at Souk Farm. The firm grows avocados and process them into oil. Courtesy
Economy
20 green companies seek Rwf5bn to boost circular food economy
Monday, October 06, 2025
Electric buses that transport commuters in Kigali City. Courtesy
Energy
What Rwanda needs to electrify 20% of its bus fleet by 2030
Friday, October 03, 2025
One of the air monitoring stations that have been set in different districts. Courtesy
Health
Is the air you breathe safe? Here is how to check it in real time
Friday, October 03, 2025
Workers on duty at a youth led firm Green Care that focuses on turning waste into organic fertilizers
Politics
Green patriots: Rwanda’s youth rally communities to restore the land
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Riders in a breakaway around Kigali Golf Course during the 2025 UCI Road World Championships. Olivier Mugwiza
Environment
Air pollution levels in Kigali dropped 45% during UCI week - REMA
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Pregnant woman’s hands resting on her belly. The government plans to introduce early prenatal DNA testing to aid justice in defilement cases. Internet Photo
Health
Govt to roll out prenatal paternity DNA testing in defilement cases
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Dr. Jean de Dieu Uwizelimana, a butterfly scientist and lecturer at the University of Rwanda.
Environment
How butterfly farming can be source of money, forest conservation in Rwanda
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Officials lay a foundation stone to a construction project of a health centre in Rutsiro. The district has announced the suspension issuing of the construction permit
Housing
Why Rutsiro has suspended issuance of building permits
Monday, September 29, 2025
Prof. Toby Peters, Founding Director of the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES), addressing participants during the ACES Forum Open Day at the Rubirizi Campus
Featured
How cooling could redefine Africa’s food, health, economic future
Monday, September 29, 2025
Rwanda will establish a regional conservation academy on an eight-hectare site near Akagera National Park. File
Environment
Rwanda to set up regional conservation academy
Friday, September 26, 2025
Community rangers during patrol around Rugezi Marsh . The 2025 edition brought together more than 170 ranger teams from 24 countries in a campaign of endurance, teamwork, and solidarity. Courtesy
Environment
Rwandan marsh rangers shine in continental challenge
Friday, September 26, 2025

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