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An artist's impression of an artificial lake that will be created, stretching 67km through Nyabarongo Dam. Courtesy
Infrastructure

How Rwanda’s upcoming artificial lake will benefit multiple districts

Tuesday, September 02, 2025
A view of a road construction project in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Residents propose new routes to ease public transport in Kigali

Tuesday, September 02, 2025
A view of a newly constructed road in Ngoma District. The District Council has approved compensation worth Rwf 114.8 million for 396 residents affected by ongoing road construction projects. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Ngoma sets aside over Rwf100m for road project claims

Monday, September 01, 2025
Some old cars that were showcased in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Infrastructure

Owners of idle vehicles warned about road maintenance levy

Sunday, August 31, 2025
The artistic impression of Ramba Hills, a $80 million real estate project in Kacyiru, Kigali, on Monday, August 25. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Rwf115bn real estate project launched in Kacyiru

Monday, August 25, 2025
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Infrastructure

Heavy rainfall disrupts water supply in Rubavu

Monday, August 18, 2025
A view of the newly constructed housing blocks to accommodate residents identified as high risk zone dwellers in Nyarugenge District near Mpazi drainage in Kigali. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt unveils budget plans to transform Kigali's informal settlements

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Kicukiro District has ordered a comprehensive review of the 306-hectare Karama II settlement site in Kanombe Sector. COURTESY
Infrastructure

What next after City of Kigali orders review of Kicukiro settlement site?

Friday, August 08, 2025
A view of a construction project in Kicukiro District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

What is the fate of ‘conditional building permit’ holders?

Thursday, August 07, 2025
The MPs said WASAC continues to suffer water losses due to ‘non-revenue water' which is produced but cannot be billed due to issues like leakages.
Infrastructure

MPs alarmed by losses incurred by WASAC

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, poses for a photo with Abdullah Kh. Almusabeeh, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), after receiving him and his delegation. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Rwanda, BADEA discuss collaboration on smart cities and private sector growth

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Kigali Bulk Water Project, featuring the Kanzenze Water Treatment Plant, is one of several initiatives by the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) to address water shortages in Rwanda. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Major projects in the offing to address water shortages

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The issuance of construction permits for conditional land use and overlay zones has been temporarily suspended by the Ministry of Infrastructure due to reported malpractices. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Govt sheds light on suspended building permit issuance

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
A view of the port of Djibouti. The country gave Rwanda land to facilitate trade and investment. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Why foreign land given to Rwanda remains unutilized

Monday, July 28, 2025
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Infrastructure

Over 150 properties set for compensation as industrial parks take shape

Saturday, July 26, 2025
A newly inaugurated Rwf13 billion factory producing construction and sanitary hardware in Bugesera Special Economic Zone.
Infrastructure

Rwf13bn construction, sanitary factory opens in Bugesera

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Infrastructure

10 ways Rwanda wants to build greener, more inclusive cities, rural settlements

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The National Land Authority (NLA) has developed new land surveying standards to improve accuracy in land demarcation and help resolve boundary disputes.
Infrastructure

New land surveying guide promises to help address boundary disputes

Thursday, July 17, 2025
An artist’s impression of the terminal, administration building, cargo facilities, and car parking areas of the new airport under construction in Bugesera District. Courtesy photo
Infrastructure

What’s at stake as local banks back Rwanda’s new airport?

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Infrastructure

How a foreigner can own land in Rwanda

Saturday, July 12, 2025