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A section of Rusororo Cemetery in Gasabo District. The Cemetery was established in 2011 was initially projected to meet Kigali’s burial needs until about 2029. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

As Rusororo cemetery fills up, what lies ahead?

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The City of Kigali has directed residents to use alternative burial sites following the closure of Nyamirambo cemetery in Nyarugenge District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

What next after closure of Nyamirambo cemetery?

Thursday, October 17, 2024
A deep and wide ravine that was caused by runoff water from the camp’s infrastructure, posing a safety risk to the environment and infrastructure at Kigeme refugee camp. Photo: Emmanuel Nkangura
Environment

Govt allocates Rwf 9bn to address ravine erosion near refugee camps

Thursday, May 30, 2024
A view of Rusororo cemetery in Gasabo District. Members of Parliament are pushing for 'vertical burial system' amid land scarcity in the country. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

MPs push for 'vertical burial system' amid land scarcity

Friday, April 26, 2024
A view of Rusororo cemetry in Gasabo District. A proposed law amendment seeks to ban burying the dead in tombs built with cement and tiles. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Govt mulls ban on concrete tombs to optimize land use

Thursday, April 25, 2024
The German Historical Museum. Net photo
Crime

Return of Rwandan skulls from Germany will reach crucial stage early next year

Monday, October 30, 2023
If the skulls can be properly identified, the plan is to return them to their countries of origin, though the foundation behind the researchers said no country has sought them. October 5, 2017 (AFP)
Crime

Germany to return over 900 skulls to Rwanda

Monday, January 23, 2023
Rusororo cemetery in Gasabo District. The law determining the organisation and use of cemeteries was enacted in 2013 in Rwanda. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

A look at 5 laws that remain unenforced

Thursday, August 04, 2022
The New Times

All ye who are homeless, Rwanda welcomes thee

Thursday, April 21, 2022
Rusororo cemetery is reported to be full soon in Gasabo District. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Investors shy away from ‘risky’ cremation facilities

Thursday, November 04, 2021
Graves at Rusororo cemetery that sits on 12 hectares of land in Gasabo District.
Rwanda

Parliament ‘resurrects’ debate on cremation

Thursday, August 05, 2021
A Muslim burial event in Kigali. / Photo: File.

Covid-19: Muslims resort to ‘war rules’ to bury their dead

Thursday, July 15, 2021