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The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Gertrude Kazarwa at a press briefing related to the MPs’ outreach activity, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (courtesy).

Land, construction permit services on focus as MPs starts oversight tour

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Women make up more than 60% of the agricultural labor force in Sub-Saharan Africa, but only own about 15% of agricultural land.

Unequal ground: The struggle for equity in Africa’s land governance

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Nkombo boat valued at more than $3 million (approx. Rwf5.7 billion currently) is expected to be delivered to residents of Nkombo island in Lake Kivu in 2025-2026. Courtesy

Six major infrastructure projects to be funded under Rwf600bn budget

Thursday, May 15, 2025

The sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. File

Construction of Kigali sewage system begins in June

Thursday, May 15, 2025

An aerial view of Giporoso road junction. The preliminary number of affected properties is 530 by the upcoming project to upgrade the 10km Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road. File

Valuation of 530 properties affected by Giporoso–Masaka road upgrade begins

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Electric car at a charging station in Kigali. Vehicle users called for more charging stations in the country. Courtesy

Rwanda seeks investors to accelerate EV charging infrastructure development

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

An aerial view of Giporoso road junction. The government has earmarked more than Rwf16 billion towards funding a project to upgrade the 10km Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road in 2025-2026. File

Govt earmarks Rwf16bn for Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road upgrade

Monday, May 12, 2025

One of the newly completed housing units at the ongoing construction project of phase one of a halfway social reintegration centre commonly known as “Halfway home”. Courtesy

What to expect as gov't opens halfway homes

Thursday, May 01, 2025

A woman walks past a high-speed train at the Rabat Agdal railway station in Rabat, Morocco, on April 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Huo Jing)

Morocco launches construction of Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed railway

Friday, April 25, 2025

The City of Kigali has informed the public that, in preparation for the upcoming Nyabugogo Bus Terminal Upgrade Project. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Property owners to relocate as Nyabugogo bus station upgrade nears

Thursday, April 17, 2025

A view of Kigali Vision City in Gasabo District. FILE

Rwanda’s race to promote urbanisation

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

The government recently launched a Rwf 360 billion project to construct 215 kilometres of tarmac roads that will improve internal connectivity . Olivier Mugwiza

What you need to know about construction of 215km of tarmac roads in provinces

Sunday, April 06, 2025

Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) released new guidelines in 2022 for the use of adobe (mud) bricks, commonly known as Rukarakara. Craish Bahizi

10 key things you need to know about Rwanda’s mud bricks’ guidelines

Saturday, April 05, 2025

A view of Rubavu port on the shores of Lake Kivu that was inaugurated in Nyamyumba Sector on December 6, 2024. According to the Rwanda
Transport Development Agency, Lake Kivu is set to receive dedicated water transport routes to improve navigability and ensure the safety of passengers and goods. Photo: Courtesy

Govt to set up dedicated navigation routes on Lake Kivu

Thursday, April 03, 2025

The City of Kigali has said mud bricks or adobe are not allowed to be used in construction of commercial buildings, churches, or mosques. File

City of Kigali bans use of mud bricks in construction of commercial buildings, churches

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

A very congested street during morning hours at Cyamitsingi in Remera in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

This is how vehicle owners will pay road maintenance levy if new bill is passed

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

The Kigali Ring Road (KRR) project, an initiative to ease traffic congestion and enhance transportation in Rwanda’s capital, requires $335 million for full implementation. Craish Bahizi

Kigali ring road project targets $335m in funding

Monday, March 31, 2025

According to the National Land Authority, women own about 19 per cent (2.2 million) of registered parcels while men solely own about 12 per cent (1.3 million parcels).

A closer look at Rwanda's land ownership and price trends

Sunday, March 30, 2025

The National Land Authority has announced a major integration of the Financial Management Information System into the existing Land Administration Information System

National land system to integrate financial management information

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

An aerial view of Chez Lando road junction that is set to be revamped during the newly launched Rwf140bn project to upgrade Kigali roads. Key junctions set for upgrades include Chez Lando, Gishushu, and Kicukiro/Sonatubes, along with Gisozi (Kinamba area), Nyabugogo, Rwandex, and Kibagabaga. File

Experts weigh in on Kigali’s urban transport upgrades

Wednesday, March 26, 2025