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A view of of Nyabugogo Wetland
Environment

Wetlands restoration drive turns flood zones into eco parks

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Two artificial ponds under construction at Gikondo Wetland, the former Gikondo industrial park in Kigali. Upon completion, a total of 12 artificial ponds will be created across the five wetland sites — five in Kibumba, four in Gikondo, one in Rugenge-Rwintare, and two in Rwampara. Courtesy

THROUGH THE LENS: How once-degraded wetlands are turning into recreational city spaces

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
A visitor enjoys the calm beauty of Nyandungu Wetland, part of Rwanda’s green vision.
Environment

How Nyandungu is leading Rwanda’s long-term vision to use green spaces for health and well-being

Monday, October 20, 2025
An aerial view of the Chez Lando road junction in Remera, one of the junctions set to be revamped under the Kigali Urban Transport Infrastructure (KUTI) project. File
Infrastructure

Sonatubes, Gishushu, Kwa Lando junctions set for overhaul

Sunday, October 12, 2025
Visitors ride bicycles at Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park. The City of Kigali is set to create more cycling-friendly spaces. Courtesy
Environment

How Kigali is reimagining public spaces through cycling

Friday, October 10, 2025
Nyandungu Ecotourism Park is set for a major upgrade, with plans to extend its cycling and walking trails from the current 10 kilometres to 15 kilometres. Courtesy
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park to expand cycling trails

Monday, September 22, 2025
The rehabilitation work is currently underway across four major wetlands, Kibumba (68 ha), Nyabugogo (131 ha), Rugenge-Rwintare (65 ha), and Gikondo (162 ha), with progress at approximately 56 percent. Courtesy
Environment

From ponds to playgrounds: What’s in store for Kigali’s revamped wetlands?

Monday, July 14, 2025
Kigalians on walkways of the newly revamped Nyandungu wetland Eco-Tourism Park. The 121 hectares wetland was rehabilitated to become Ecotourism Park. Courtesy
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park recorded over 76,000 visitors in 2024

Monday, June 30, 2025
An artist's impression of Rwintare wetland that is under rehabilitation in Gasabo District. Courtesy
Environment

10 ways Rwanda is spending on climate adaptation in new budget

Monday, June 16, 2025
A view of the ongoing rehabilitation works of Gikondo wetland, the former Kigali's industrial park. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali wetlands revamp to cover 58km of paths, lakes and green spaces

Thursday, June 05, 2025
The sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. File
Infrastructure

Construction of Kigali sewage system begins in June

Thursday, May 15, 2025
A view of some of the demolished properties in process of restoring Gisozi wetland in Gasabo District. Courtesy
Environment

Nine wetlands to be restored in Rwanda

Monday, February 03, 2025