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 Fidele Nsengiyumva
Fidele Nsengiyumva
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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Crime
Water utility dismisses 27 over corruption
The Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) has announced plans to introduce financial penalties for customers who delay in paying their water bills. Courtesy
Rwanda
Water utility moves to penalize customers for late payment
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD), a key player in Rwanda’s green financing landscape, is also exploring how to incorporate carbon finance into its lending strategies. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Should banks start to accept carbon credits as collateral?
The idea, still in the feasibility study phase, aims to make liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) accessible to low-income earners who rely on charcoal and firewood.
Energy
Pay as you cook innovation poised to revolutionize gas uptake
A view of KivuWatt in Lake Kivu in Western Province.
Environment
Rwandans could start using methane gas for cooking in 2027
Minister of Environment Valentine Uwamariya during a session with the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Finance on Tuesday, June 3. Photo Courtesy
Environment
Rwanda to mobilise finance for 19 carbon market-ready projects
Iposita head office in Nyarugenge District in Kigali. File
Technology
How Rwanda Post Office stays relevant in a digital era

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