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Some of the 1,260 housing units that have been constructed in Busanza in Kicukiro. CRAISH BAHIZI

Over 1,200 affordable housing units completed in Busanza

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Alphonse Rukaburandekwe, the newly appointed Director General of the Rwanda Housing Authority. Photo/Courtesy

New Rwanda Housing Authority boss boasts 15 years of urban planning experience from Beijing, Singapore

Friday, September 29, 2023

Delegates at the opening of the Smart City Investment Summit in Kigali on Wednesday, September 6.The summit, themed “Leadership for Smart Cities”, brought together more than 1,000 participants. Courtesy

Developers on how low-income earners can invest in real estate

Thursday, September 07, 2023

Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) while hearing officials from the Rwanda Housing Authority on Wednesday, September 6. The parliamentary committee members have expressed dissatisfaction with the persistent poor management of public funds. Emmy Dushimimana

PAC takes on housing authority over lack of regular supervision

Wednesday, September 06, 2023

Some of housing units at Bwiza Riverside Estate in Nyarugenge District. CRAISH BAHIZI

Explainer: Eight features that characterise a green home

Wednesday, August 09, 2023

Some of housing units at Bwiza Riverside Homes estate is in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Real estate: 7 bottlenecks derailing affordable housing efforts in Rwanda

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

Part of Kigali Green City project. The cabinet last week approved the ministerial order allocating state land for green homes as part of the Green City Kigali Project in Kinyinya, Gasabo District. Courtesy

Govt allocates land for 2,000 ‘affordable green homes’ in Kigali

Monday, August 07, 2023

An aerial view of Muhanga Stadium. The government has completed the expropriation of 10 hectares of land to pave way for the construction of a stadium in Muhanga. Courtesy

New Muhanga stadium to be built on 10 hectares

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

An artistic impression of the Rwf30bn five-star hotel. All photos: Courtesy.

Districts partner to build Rwf30bn hotel, golf course

Thursday, July 20, 2023

The academy was established in Kigali by ADHI Corporate Group- the investor in affordable housing-in partnership with the government of Rwanda. File

Investor plans to set up 40,000 green homes

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente briefs Parliament’s joint plenary sitting on government actions related to disaster management and prevention, on June 30, 2023, in Kigali (courtesy).

Govt to build houses for 3,000 disaster-hit families - PM Ngirente

Friday, June 30, 2023

New apartments for vulnerable residents in the environs of Mpazi drainage in Gitega and Kimisagara sectors in Nyarugenge District, constructed as part of City of Kigali's efforts to upgrade inform settlement. Bahizi

Projects in pipeline to build 15,000 affordable houses within six years

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

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Over 650 households displaced by River Mukungwa floods to be relocated

Friday, June 09, 2023

Some housing units at Riverside Estate in Nyarugenge District. BRD revealed reforms to the affordable housing programme, allowing more Rwandans to access low-interest loans and achieve homeownership. Bahizi

BRD explains new changes to affordable housing guidelines

Friday, June 09, 2023

Residents at a temporary accommodation site for people who were affected by disasters on May 3 in Rubavu District. The disasters killed 135 and over 6000 houses were destroyed countrywide.

Disasters: Govt to build model villages for displaced families

Thursday, June 08, 2023

Delegates during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated French owned Isange Estate at Rebero in Kigali. Canadian investors are among those who have expressed interest in a project to construct 1,250 affordable houses in Ndera Sector. Photo: File.

Foreign investors eye Rwanda’s affordable housing scheme

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

New appartments to accommodate residents of Gitega Sector who live near Mpazi drainage. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Kigali needs 18,000 affordable houses annually

Friday, May 26, 2023

Some of housing units at Riverside Estate in Nyarugenge District. Government needs to invest in a social rental housing program to provide affordable accommodation for individuals earning up to Rwf200,000 per month. Courtesy

Govt mulls direct investment in low-cost housing projects

Thursday, May 25, 2023

One of the newly constructed housing units at Isange Estates at Rebero in Kicukiro district on July 29, 2022. File

Developers: Cost of borrowing, land responsible for high housing prices

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Urukumbuzi Estate, commonly known as 'Kwa Dubai,' in the Kinyinya sector of Gasabo District. The Gasabo primary court on Tuesday, May 16, denied bail to four people involved in the case of the estate. Courtesy

'Kwa Dubai' estate owner, former Gasabo officials denied bail

Tuesday, May 16, 2023