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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
A flooded maize plantation. Meteo alerted residents that the expected rainfall from March to May may lead to extreme weather events such as flooding, landslides, strong winds and other extreme weather-
Environment
Forecaster warns of floods in parts of the country
A view of a dried beans plantation in Eastern Province. According to RAB at least 78,000 hectares of bean crop farms across the country were affected by dry spells during agricultural season A
Agriculture
80,000 ha of bean crop affected by drought
A view of  the collapse of a maize drying shelter was reported, on February 19, in Rukumberi sector, Ngoma District. Reports indicate that 20 people were injured. Courtesy
Agriculture
Probe into collapse of maize shelters after second incident injures 20
A view of a horrible accident that happened in Kamonyi District on Friday ,April 8,2022.Rwanda plans to establish a school that will train truck drivers in a bid to reduce vehicle accidents.File
Rwanda
Truck owners, drivers back driving school proposal
A view of a dried beans plantation in Eastern Province.Many parts of Kigali City, Amayaga region, Bugarama plain, Bugesera, Ngoma, Rwamagana, Nyagatare and Gatsibo Districts will continue to experience
Environment
Hot weather to continue until end of February, Meteo Rwanda says
A drainage that was constructed to curb floods at Kanogo in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Infrastructure
Budget deficit derails rehabilitation of 34 drainages in Kigali
A view of Nyabisindu settlement, one of the City of Kigali's settlements that will be revamped. The four unplanned settlements selected are Mpazi in Nyarugenge District, Gatenga in Kicukiro District, and Nyabisindu. File
Infrastructure
City of Kigali to use $70m to upgrade major unplanned settlements
Participants follow a presentation during the Forum 2023. Participants include Architecture students from Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda.
Infrastructure
Architects tasked to address setbacks in greening construction projects
Nyiramunuka’ or ‘Kanuka’, which many think has an unpleasant repugnant smell yet in reality it produces one of the best therapeutic essential oils.
Environment
Rwanda seeks to restore over 700 endangered medicinal plants
Popato farmers work in their plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze District
Agriculture
Govt in talks with new investor for Organomineral fertilizer plant
Delegates pose for a photo at the World Coffee Producers Forum  in Kigali on Tuesday, February 14. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: World coffee forum recommends research on climate-resilient coffee varieties
Workers sort garbage at Nduba landfill in Gasabo District inKigali. According to the city official more than Rwf3 billion is needed for expropriation to pave way for the construction of Nduba modern sa
Infrastructure
Nduba modern landfill: Rwf3bn needed for expropriation
Enabel staff and City of Kigali officials pose for a group photo after touring different development activities supported by Enabel
Featured
FEATURED: Nyarugenge district commends Enabel’s contribution to maternal and infant Health
Senior delegates in a group photo at the  opening the third World Coffee Producers Forum (WCPF), taking place in Kigali from February 13 to February 14. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: World Coffee Forum kicks off with call to mitigate climate change
Rwandans who live in areas affected by the earthquake in Turkey are waiting for an assessment of the buildings they stay in before returning to their residences. Internet
International
Türkiye earthquake: Rwandans wait for assessment before returning to residences
A scene of accident that involved a HOWO truck that collided with other vehicules in Kamonyi. Rwanda plans to establish a school that will train truck drivers in a bid to reduce vehicle accidents. File
Rwanda
Govt to set up school for truck drivers
The Central Bank of Rwanda head office in Kigali. The bank has warned against any involvement in crypto-assets activities as they are defrauding the public. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
Central Bank warns against crypto-assets related investments
One of  poachers in Nyungwe Forest National Park ,who was arrested by Rwanda National Police in Nyamagabe District. Courtesy
Crime
Poachers used over 10,000 snares in Nyungwe Park in 2022

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