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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

A view of Nyarugunga residential area in Kicukiro District. The government has announced substantial tax reductions on residential properties. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Government reduces taxes on residential houses

Monday, December 18, 2023

Minister of State for Education, Claudette Irere delivers remarks during the event to mark World Teachers’ Day in Kigali on December 14. Courtesy

Govt outlines strategies to eliminate school dropout

Friday, December 15, 2023

One of tree nurseries that were established by the government in Eastern province. Residents were urged to plant different tree species including those serving as food for bees. Courtesy

Rwanda reviving 15 bee-forage tree species to fix honey scarcity

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Grace Ineza Umuhoza, a Rwandan eco-feminist and child advocate, has called for increased climate finance to the newly adopted disaster fund known as the “Loss and Damage Fund”. COURTESY

COP28: Youth call for urgent action on climate finance

Monday, December 11, 2023

Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya addresses delegates on a long-standing demand from the global south at the COP25 in Dubai on Saturday, December 9. Courtesy

COP28: Rwanda advocates for grants over loans in climate disaster relief fund

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Minister of Environment, Jeanne D’arc Mujawamariya speaks at a panel discussion at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, UAE, on Friday, December 8. Courtesy

Highlights from the first week of COP28 negotiations

Saturday, December 09, 2023

A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation project in Eastern Province in Rwanda. RAB revealed that more 1,050 hectares will be added to the small-scale irrigation scheme using solar power next year. File

Rwanda: Phasing out fossil fuel in irrigation amid COP28 climate talks

Friday, December 08, 2023

Serge Shema, a forestry entrepreneur, working in his nursery tree farm in Musanze District on October 26. Over 3,000 Rwandan forest farmers and cooperatives could soon get additional money as an incentive for protecting and preserving trees. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

COP28: Over 3,000 forest farmers set to get incentive under carbon market scheme

Thursday, December 07, 2023

Rwanda National Police's rescue brigade officers rescue people who got stranded at a flooded street in Kigali on February 3, 2020. At COP 28 City of Kigali secures Rwf8.5bn to bolster climate resilience. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

COP28: City of Kigali secures Rwf8.5bn to bolster climate resilience

Thursday, December 07, 2023

Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya speaks during a session in Dubai.Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) aims to “enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience, and reduce vulnerability to climate change.

COP28: Climate experts question slow progress in adaptation talks

Thursday, December 07, 2023

Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya during a presentation in a session during the ongoing 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. COURTESY

COP28: Women bear the brunt of climate change in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Agents of change are at the frontline of the fight against GBV, noting that ending it in his home has led to noticeable progress. COURTESY

GBV: Engaging men to be ‘agents of change’

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

One of the new electric taxi vans that are officially introduced to reduce the scarcity in Kigali City on Monday, November 6. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

COP28: Rwanda awarded for green transport investment, Green City Kigali project

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

BDO EA Rwanda Ltd staff during a blood donation drive on Friday, December 1. Photos: Craish Bahizi.

BDO in blood donation drive

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

Faustin Munyazikwiye, the Deputy Director General of REMA) Dduring his presentation on the impacts of plastic waste at COP28 in Dubai. Courtesy

COP28: Rwanda pushes for global treaty to reduce plastic’s contribution to climate change

Monday, December 04, 2023

A view of the newly restored forest in Gicumbi District though a project dubbed 'Green Gicumbi'. File

Inside green projects financed by Rwanda Green Fund

Monday, December 04, 2023

Nyandungu contains several waterponds

How Rwanda is faring in wetlands restoration

Monday, December 04, 2023

Innocent Ntwali, the Head of Retail Banking at BPR Bank and Bobson Rugambwa, the CEO of MVend Ltd shake hands during the launch of Gwiza app on Friday, December 1. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

BPR bank, MVend launch innovative digital wallet for saving groups

Saturday, December 02, 2023