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Jean de Dieu Kwizera, a beekeeper in Gasabo District. Beekeepers reckon that one of the ways to increase honey production is producing eco-friendly pesticides.
Beekeepers weigh in on how to boost honey production
Monday, August 08, 2022
A landscape view of former Gikondo industrial park after demolishing properties to conserve wetlands in Kigali in 2020. Under the Kigali City Wetland Master Plan, 3,888 hectares are reserved for conservation. According to the new study, the city has about 37 interconnected wetlands with a total area of about 9,160 hectares.
Study: Kigali City wetlands could generate over $155m annually
Monday, August 08, 2022
Visitors tour e-waste recycling and dimantling facility in Bugesera District.Rwanda and ARISE IIP have entered into a joint venture to develop Bugesera special economic zone. File
Why joint venture to develop Bugesera special economic zone is timely
Sunday, August 07, 2022
City of Kigali officials arrive at the newly revamped Biryogo Car Free Zone for Umuganura celebration on Friday ,August 5. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
IN PICTURES: Umuganura: CoK showcases four newly upgraded informal settlements
Friday, August 05, 2022
Some of the street vendors in Kigali. The City of Kigali has unveiled a plan to enable street vendors to benefit from VUP financial services.
Street vendors to benefit from VUP financial services
Friday, August 05, 2022
A public washroom at a smart public kiosk at Rwandex in Kigali. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Kigali City to build more public toilets as demand soars
Thursday, August 04, 2022
New apartments to accommodate residents of Nyarugenge who lived in high risk zone. It was reported that constructors did not make the building accessible to people with disabilities. Craish Bahizi
Call for crackdown on public buildings inaccessible to PWDs
Tuesday, August 02, 2022
The New Times
Why varsity student’s business was nominated for $100,000 global award
Monday, August 01, 2022
The newly constructed dykes worth Rwf3 billion at Lake Muhazi. The dykes are for conserving and protecting its downstream area from devastating floods. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwf3bn dyke on Lake Muhazi to enhance tourism, agriculture
Monday, August 01, 2022
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.
Rwanda
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
The New Times
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

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