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The government has set aside Rwf3.9 billion for the management of hazardous waste. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda sets aside Rwf4bn for addressing hazardous waste

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
A residential house in a flooded area that was identified among the properties to be relocated from high risk zone in Nyabihu District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Inside efforts to improve weather forecast accuracy

Friday, May 09, 2025
Ministry of Infrastructure launched the first electric intercity bus route connecting Muhanga to Kigali, Nyanza, and Huye district, on Thursday, May 8. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Environment

Govt rolls out electric bus service to secondary cities

Friday, May 09, 2025
6,242 plots were identified in areas designated for other uses or which were not suitable for housing, such as wetlands, forests, high-risk zones, areas beneath high-voltage power lines, and sewage pipe corridors.File
Environment

Kigali: Over 6,000 properties located in wetlands, other inappropriate areas

Thursday, May 08, 2025
Minister of Environment Valentine Uwamariya and Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace FU Hai Yien, during the signing of an Implementation Agreement on carbon market.
Environment

Rwanda, Singapore sign carbon credit deal

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
The government plans to relocate 100 households from areas prone to disasters in Muzo Sector, Gakenke District this year. Courtesy
Environment

Gakenke: 100 households to be relocated from risky areas

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Mugabowagahunde in a media interview. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Environment

Northern Province: Governor urges better rainwater harvesting to combat floods

Monday, May 05, 2025
The Green City Kigali proposes the creation of a 70-ha Eco-Park
Environment

What to know about upcoming Kinyinya Ecotourism Park

Sunday, May 04, 2025
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Environment

Meteo warns of possible floods, landslides from Sunday to Tuesday

Sunday, May 04, 2025
Rugezi Marsh, Northern Province, Rwanda - November 2023: Dr. Olivier Nsengimana during the Rugezi Biodiversity Survey. Photo by James Rooney/National Geographic.
Environment

Rwandan vet wins Rwf190m award for protecting grey crowned cranes

Friday, May 02, 2025
Kenya intensifies fight against wildlife crimes.
Environment

Kenya intensifies fight against wildlife crimes

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Researchers document some native trees in eastern Province. Courtesy
Environment

17 native tree species to help green Rwanda’s Eastern Province

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Some of dozens of houses affected by winds in Kirehe’s Mpanga Sector on October 26. The Ministry in charge of Emergency Management has warned of strong winds expected from April 23 to 30. Courtesy
Environment

Emergency ministry warns of strong winds over next eight days

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
A scenic view of the Congo Nile town within Rutsiro District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Environment

New land master plans in Burera, Rutsiro set to curb disaster risks

Sunday, April 20, 2025
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Environment

Rwanda turns to local production of lightning rods to curb lightning crisis

Sunday, April 20, 2025
The Ministry in charge of Emergency Management has reported that heavy rain-induced disasters claimed 52 lives between April 1 and April 16.
Environment

Heavy rain-induced disasters kill 52 people in 16 days

Friday, April 18, 2025
The City of Kigali has assured households living in disaster-hot spots near Nduba dumpsite that their urgent relocation during the ongoing rainy season. Courtesy
Environment

Households near Nduba dumpsite assured of compensation despite urgent relocation

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
A view of an incident where a landslide hit an accommodation facility in Mulindi, Nyarugunga Sector, Kicukiro District on April 12.Four people lost their lives during heavy rains in Kigali. Moise
Environment

Four dead, 70 hectares of crops damaged as heavy rains intensify

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Eight houses were affected in Nyarugenge District, 12 in Kicukiro, and seven in Gasabo, with parts of the houses collapsing. Two people died—one due to flooding and another after being hit by a collapsing wall, said Samuel Dusengiyumva
Environment

Kigali: Two killed, dozens of houses damaged by floods, landslides

Monday, April 14, 2025
Rwanda Meteorology Agency predicted heavy rainfall, from the night of April 11 to 13, in the City of Kigali, Northern Province and Western Province as well as in Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru districts.
Environment

Weather warning: Heavy rain anticipated in Kigali, two provinces

Saturday, April 12, 2025