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A segment of Nyungwe forest that was affected by wildfire last week. The fire destroyed at least 21 hectares of Nyungwe Forest in Bweyeye sector, Rusizi district.
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Four arrested over Nyungwe fire
Monday, August 01, 2022
A segment of Nyungwe forest that was affected by fire last week. Seen here, different security personnel inspect the incident in Rusizi District.
Public warned against starting wildfires as blaze guts part of Nyungwe forest
Monday, August 01, 2022
Commuters were left stranded at downtown Kigali bus park on July 25. Due to the shortage of public buses, commuters have been encountering the problem of long queues as passengers wait for buses partly because of the limited transportation means. The City of Kigali has announced that at least 500 buses are needed in the capital, to solve the problem.
Kigali needs over 500 buses to address public transport woes
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Officials tour ISANGE Estate as Imara Properties hands over 15 modern comfort houses to buyers on Rebero hill in Kicukiro District on Friday, July 29./ All photos by Dan Nsengiyumva
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Imara Properties hands over 15 modern housing units to buyers
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Beatrice Mukeshimana, one of beneficiaries showcases her production.One Acre Fund-TUBURA is an agricultural development organization serving more than 750,000 Rwandan farmers.
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Farmers to increase production after securing deal to export Hass and Fuerte avocados
Friday, July 29, 2022
Former street children at Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre, a children facility in Bugesera District. Civil Society's analysis shows that the budget allocated to child rights protection and promotion has been reduced by 87%. File
Children’s rights activists decry budget cuts
Friday, July 29, 2022
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Districts on the spot for hiking construction permit fees
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Students tour Busaga forest in Rongi Sector of Muhanga District. The forest once occupied 300 hectares of land but has been reduced to less than 150 hectares due to agriculture, wood exploitation and settlement. As Rwanda observes the World Nature Conservation Day on July 28, the country has committed to restore two million hectares of degraded and deforested landscapes by 2030. File
Govt banks on private operators to increase forestry sector revenues
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Bwiza Riverside Homes.
New partnership to spur green, innovative construction practices
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Members of BDO South Africa lay wreaths to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday July 24,.Courtesy
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BDO South Africa members pay tribute to Genocide victims
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Jean de Dieu Kwizera started his business with five beehives, in 2019, but he is now making a fortune while running beekeeping operations in Gasabo and Gisagara districts. / All photos: Courtesy.
How fresh graduate grew from five beehives to multi-million business
Monday, July 25, 2022
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Open mindset: How a jobless high school graduate made it in real estate brokerage
Monday, July 25, 2022
Two women help a man to plant a seedling during a tree planting exercise in Nyagatare District. Planting or nurturing a tree seedling is a good place to start in championing a green economy. Sam Ngendahimana
The role of women in biodiversity conservation
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Researchers tour Cyamudongo forest, a small fragmented forest of only 19 km2 of Nyungwe national park.
A closer look at Cyamudongo forest and its role in mitigating climate change
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Ernest Mugisha, a 22-year-old student at Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA). / Courtesy
Rwandan student shortlisted for $100,000 global award
Sunday, July 24, 2022
With a conservation message, Nature Rwanda engaged the local community in planting trees in buffer area.
Conservation: Youth-led organisations weigh in on climate finance
Friday, July 22, 2022
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How community involvement has boosted conservation in Volcanoes National Park
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The Validation Workshop for Rwanda Correctional Service Curriculum on Prisoner Rehabilitation and Reintegration took place on July 21.
New programme to boost prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration
Thursday, July 21, 2022

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