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 Fidele Nsengiyumva
Fidele Nsengiyumva
A farmer sorts beans leaves in Muko Sector in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture
How farming seasons drive decisions in fields, offices
The Rwandan government has allocated Rwf75 billion to support seeds and fertilizer subsidies aimed at boosting agricultural productivity during the 2025 Season A and B.
Agriculture
Rwf75bn in agric subsidies: This is how much farmers will pay
The fuel depot is made up of 5 tanks with 22 million liters of storage capacity. With rising imports of heavy fuel oil (HFO) used in industrial plants, lawmakers are calling for additional storage. Courtesy photo
Energy
Need for heavy fuel import depots
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Technology
What will happen to your current national ID as digital ones take over
Antoine Sebera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA)
Technology
New RISA boss to champion AI integration, cyber security
New varieties with higher yields, pest tolerance and climate adaptability.
Agriculture
A closer look at the legacy of Kinigi potato variety in Rwanda
Rwanda is set to introduce 11 new high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties to revitalize production and improve food security. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture
Rwanda trials 11 new potato varieties as Kinigi ages
Marie-Grace Nishimwe, Director General and Chief Registrar of Land Titles during a launch of a digital platform designed to transform the way land disputes are addressed. Courtesy
Infrastructure
What happens when your land lease expires?
Rwandan nationals in Diaspora, during Rwanda Day. They are urged to use the simplified process of issuing power of attorney for property-related transactions.
Law
Rwandan Diaspora urged to use online power of attorney for property transfers
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Business
SACCOs to be merged into single Cooperative Bank by 2026
Dr. Yvan Butera, the Minister of State for Health addresses senators on mental health situation in Rwanda
Health
From one psychiatrist in 1995, Rwanda's mental healthcare comes of age
Senators during a recent session with psychologists, educators, and mental health practitioners. Courtesy
Health
Why Rwandan psychotherapy students need to understand history
Dr. Yvan Butera, the Minister of State for Health addresses senators on mental health situation in Rwanda
Health
Ketamine medicine set to play role in suicide prevention efforts, Minister Butera says
Marie-Grâce Nishimwe, the NLA Director General and Chief Registrar of Land Titles (c) speaks at the launch on June 20. Courtesy
Technology
How new system could help to address land disputes
People at a port near Ishywa island in Lake Kivu in Western Province.
Law
Rwanda considers naturalizing 14,000 residents
Hannington Namara, Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda Plc. Courtesy photo
Featured
Equity Bank fueling growth: 90% of loans power Rwanda’s SMEs, Agribusiness
Some islands in Lake Kivu in Karongi District. Rwanda is laying the groundwork to transform several ecologically rich islands on Lake Kivu into a national biodiversity park by 2028. File
Tourism
Rwanda eyes biodiversity park on Kivu islands
Residents travel to Sharita Island in Rweru Sector, Bugesera District, on May 3, 2024. The island is among several where inhabitants are set to be relocated. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Health
Safety concerns prompt relocation of 11 island communities in Rwanda

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