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A vehicle that employs modern technologies to sweep and clean dirty roads in Kigali City. Courtesy

City of Kigali introduces modern road cleaning technology

Monday, June 16, 2025

Heavy rains kill 29 in DR Congo capital. Internet

Heavy rains kill 29 in Kinshasa

Monday, June 16, 2025

An artist's impression of Rwintare wetland that is under rehabilitation in Gasabo District. Courtesy

10 ways Rwanda is spending on climate adaptation in new budget

Monday, June 16, 2025

The rhinos were received at Kigali International Airport and transported to Akagera National Park in Eastern Province, on Monday, June 9. Dan Gatsinzi

Akagera’s new rhino crash to boost biodiversity, tourism

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

One of the 70 white rhinos on the arrival at Kigali International Airport on Monday, June 9. Courtesy

Rwanda receives 70 new white rhinos

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Workers sort different electronic items at the National E-waste and Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. File

Experts warn of health risks as Govt tightens e-waste rules

Monday, June 09, 2025

Students during experiment

Collection of chemical waste from schools to begin in Western Province

Friday, June 06, 2025

Juliet Kabera, Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority speaks during World Environment Day, which was marked under the campaign theme Beat Plastic Pollution on June 5 .

Govt sets up 24 plastic collection points, creates nearly 1,500 green jobs

Friday, June 06, 2025

Teddy Mugabo, the CEO of Rwanda Green Fund, speaks during the launch of INTEGO in 2023.

Govt earmarks Rwf16bn for 10 public green projects under Intego facility

Friday, June 06, 2025

A worker sorts plastic waste at SIBO Engineering Company, one of local companies that deal with plastic waste recycling.

Six innovative solutions addressing plastic waste in Rwanda

Thursday, June 05, 2025

A view of the ongoing rehabilitation works of Gikondo wetland, the former Kigali's industrial park. Courtesy

Kigali wetlands revamp to cover 58km of paths, lakes and green spaces

Thursday, June 05, 2025

A view of KivuWatt in Lake Kivu in Western Province.

Rwandans could start using methane gas for cooking in 2027

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Minister of Environment Valentine Uwamariya during a session with the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Finance on Tuesday, June 3. Photo Courtesy

Rwanda to mobilise finance for 19 carbon market-ready projects

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Water hyacinth clogs water intake at Rusumo Power Plant

Floating barriers to rescue Rusumo power plant from water Hyacinth invasion

Monday, June 02, 2025

A youth-led initiative was launched to combat climate change and protect biodiversity, aiming to uplift over 100,000 people living near Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park on May 30. Sam Ngendahimana

Climate initiative to benefit 100,000 people near Volcanoes National Park

Friday, May 30, 2025

Some of the white rhinos introduced to Akagera National Park in 2021. Courtesy

Plan underway to boost Akagera National Park’s rhino population

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A worker removes a battery that is used on electric motorbike. Courtesy

Rwanda eyes ‘green jobs model’ in $11bn climate plan overhaul

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A view of a deforestation exercise in Rulindo District. Sam Ngendahimana

Debate ensues over ageing state forests

Monday, May 26, 2025

A community outreach activity was held in the affected village, where residents joined local leaders in repairing damaged roofs. Eight homes were repaired and materials for 15 additional houses were distributed

Ngoma: Authorities emphasize need for disaster preparedness

Saturday, May 24, 2025

A specialist on duty inside the forest. Photo by Irene Galera

How DNA tech is revealing Akagera’s hidden wildlife

Friday, May 23, 2025