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Marie-Grace Nishimwe, Director General and Chief Registrar of Land Titles during a launch of a digital platform designed to transform the way land disputes are addressed. Courtesy
Infrastructure

What happens when your land lease expires?

Friday, July 11, 2025
At least 112 kilometres of drainage infrastructure have been identified as urgent priorities across Kigali to be rehabilitated.
Infrastructure

Over 100km of drainage to be built in Kigali

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
City officials appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to respond to issues flagged in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended June 30, 2024.
Infrastructure

MPs urge City of Kigali to accelerate community road projects

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
A view of the ongoing construction project of roads in Nyagatovu in Kimironko Sector. Courtesy
Infrastructure

City of Kigali explains cost hike in Nyagatovu, Nyabisindu road projects

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
The ongoing construction of the upcoming Nkombo boat. A redesign of the $3 million (Rwf4.3 billion) Nkombo boat is among the key factors behind delays in the vessel’s delivery. File
Infrastructure

Redesign delays delivery of Rwf4.5bn Nkombo boat

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The African Development Bank finalised the approval of a $500,000 grant for a feasibility study into what is set to be the first phase of a proposed cable car transport network in Kigali. File.
Infrastructure

Kigali’s proposed cable car transport system gets $500,000 boost

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The upgrade of the 25-kilometre Musanze–Cyanika road, is set to begin in the fiscal year 2025-26. File
Infrastructure

Aging Musanze-Cyanika road’s upgrade to start in next fiscal year – official

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The City of Kigali plans to construct 100 kilometres of paved neighbourhood roads by 2029. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Kigali targets 100km of neighbourhood roads by 2029

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant, Rwanda’s newest hydroelectric project, has reached 50 percent completion
Infrastructure

Rwanda’s China-financed Nyabarongo II dam 'halfway done'

Saturday, June 28, 2025
A bus snakes through a section of a newly completed road in Gishwati farms in Nyabihu District. Photo courtesy of RTDA
Infrastructure

New Gishwati farm roads transform access and boost livelihoods in Nyabihu

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. File
Infrastructure

Govt commits to fast-tracking Kigali sewerage system amid delays

Saturday, June 28, 2025
In order to meet Kigali’s increasing water demand, a $25 million [around Rwf26 billion] upgrade is planned for the city’s aging Nzove water treatment plant. COURTESY
Infrastructure

WASAC plans major Nzove upgrade as Kigali water demand surges

Saturday, June 28, 2025
An artist's impressions of the terminal, administration building, cargo, and car parking areas of the new airport once it is complete, that is under construction in Bugesera District. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

10 things to know about proposed Smart Airport City in Bugesera

Sunday, June 22, 2025
A view of the new Gisenyi market which is nearly complete.
Infrastructure

Minister urges proper management of Gisenyi market as it nears completion

Saturday, June 21, 2025
An aerial drone photo taken on June 19, 2025 shows the Chinese-built Magufuli Bridge in Mwanza, Tanzania. (China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation/Handout via Xinhua)
Infrastructure

Tanzanian president inaugurates Chinese-built bridge over Lake Victoria

Saturday, June 21, 2025
An aerial view of Ruhango business and residential area in Southern Province. Ruhango has unveiled a detailed land use master plan to be implemented until 2050
Infrastructure

Ruhango master plan: Eco-park, religious tourism, agro-industrial projects expected

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Cooking gas storage facilities in Kabuga, Rusororo Sector, Gasabo District. File
Infrastructure

Rwanda’s cooking gas storage project reaches 60% completion

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
The artist's impressions of the terminal, administration building, cargo, and car parking areas of the new airport once it is complete, that is under construction in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Smart airport city, Formula 1 circuit among 10 projects poised to change Bugesera

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
A Tap&Go card is used at entry and exit points to track the distance covered and a refund is duly given. Photos by Keza Kellya
Infrastructure

Distance-based fare system: Kigali commuters see reasonable bus fares, but challenges remain

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Mayor of the City of Kigali Samuel Dusengiyumva
Infrastructure

Kigali: Over 4,000 illegally built houses spotted by satellite in 10 months

Saturday, May 31, 2025