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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In June 2025, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and African Parks translocated 70 southern white rhinos to Akagera, bolstering the 30 introduced in 2021. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Environment
Akagera park at the heart of $2m rhino rewilding drive
President Kagame attended the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku Formula 1 street circuit on September 21. Courtesy
Rwanda
What to know about Azerbaijan’s Formula 1 circuit visited by Kagame
A worker setting a temperature inside a cooling room at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Courtesy
Environment
Inaugural cooling festival to spotlight innovation in Kigali
Nyandungu Ecotourism Park is set for a major upgrade, with plans to extend its cycling and walking trails from the current 10 kilometres to 15 kilometres. Courtesy
Environment
Nyandungu Eco-Park to expand cycling trails
People assisting people with disabilities as they board a public bus in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Health
Disability groups push for delayed prosthesis insurance coverage
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Featured
A look at energy conference's spotlight on Rwanda, Africa’s clean transition
A view of the restored forest in Gicumbi District through a project called Green Gicumbi. FILE
Environment
How Rwanda is faring on carbon market
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye addresses delegates during the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer on September 17.
Environment
Scientists push for nationwide air and noise pollution monitoring
Some vehicles undergo  emissions testing exercise  Musanze District. Courtesy
Environment
Over 8,000 vehicles tested for emissions since late August

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