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Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joins hundreds of residents in Gatenga Sector, Kicukiro District, for this month’s Umuganda, a community initiative. Together, officials and community members worked on anti-erosion embankments in a nine-hectare forest, strengthening efforts to protect the environment and prevent soil degradation.
Environment

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva joins residents to protect Kicukiro’s environment

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Wildlife veterinarians treat lions in Akagera National Park. The park has so far over 70 lions. In 2015, seven lions were reintroduced to Akagera National Park, marking the beginning of the species’ return after years of absence. Courtesy
Environment

Why Akagera park wants to regulate lion population

Friday, February 27, 2026
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Environment

Kayonza: Lightning strikes kill five cows

Friday, February 27, 2026
Over 49 people were injured and 147 houses damaged in Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza, and Nyabihu districts during heavy rain.
Environment

11 killed by rain-induced disasters in February

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Debris of some of houses that were destroyed by disasters, in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu District on May 3, 2023. According to Meteo Rwanda above-average rainfall and strong winds are expected in late February
Environment

Above-average rainfall, strong winds expected in late February

Sunday, February 22, 2026
Construction works of Gishanda dam, that is expected to be finished by August, will support a cooperative of 560 farmers growing avocado and mangoes.
Environment

Inside Kayonza's irrigation bid to mitigate climate change impacts

Sunday, February 22, 2026
Mutesi Rusagara, the Minister of State for Resource Mobilisation and Public Investment in the Ministry of Finance, delivers her remarks. Courtesy
Environment

Private capital key as Rwanda eyes $12bn for climate action

Thursday, February 19, 2026
A landslide swept away their house, banana plantation and all the crops in the valley in Bushekeri Sector, Nyamasheke District in 2024. File
Environment

How high-risk districts are bracing for heavy March–May rains

Thursday, February 19, 2026
A view of Rusumo model village that accommodates households affected by Rusumo power project in Kirehe District. File
Environment

3,000 sites set aside for settlement

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Residents of Nyabihu District watch as heavy rains wash away a bridge on May 7, 2020. File.
Environment

Districts race to fix bridges amid rising flood risks

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April 2022. Rwanda will experience slightly above-normal rainfall during the March-April-May (MAM) 2026 season. File
Environment

Heavy rains expected in March-May season

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during the launch of the parternship in Kigali on Monday, February 9. Photo by Kellya Keza
Environment

Japan backs Rwanda’s emergency response efforts with $1.3m project

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Mahoko business center that was strongly hit by floods on May 3, 2023.
Environment

Community along Sebeya river upbeat after two years without floods

Monday, February 02, 2026
A flooded residential area in Nyabihu District in May 2023. According to Meteo Rwanda, ​the Western Province of Rwanda is expected to have the highest rainfall, ranging between 290 and 360 millimeters, in February.
Environment

Western Province to get highest rainfall in February

Monday, February 02, 2026
Members of the Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga (RCKV) join residents for a group photo during the monthly Umuganda community work in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, on January 31. Craish Bahizi
Environment

Rotarians plant 2,000 trees ahead of 25th anniversary

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Rwanda and Singapore have launched a call for carbon market projects’ proposals under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Environment

Rwanda, Singapore issue call for carbon market project proposals

Friday, January 30, 2026
Residents wade through a flooded street in Rubavu District in May 2023. Rwanda is expected to receive wetter-than-normal conditions during the March to May rainy season. Courtesy
Environment

Regional forecaster predicts heavy March-May rains for Rwanda

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Rwanda is set for moderate to heavy rainfall from January 21 to 31.
Environment

10 districts bracing for heavy rain late January

Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Environment

Residents adopt safety measures as heavy rains loom

Friday, January 23, 2026
Official veterinarians care for a baby gorilla at Volcanoes National Park. File
Environment

Inside Rwanda’s multi-layered strategy to curb poaching 

Thursday, January 22, 2026