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Ramba Hills Real Estate that is under construction in Kigali. A $80 million (approximately Frw 115 billion) real estate development is underway in Kacyiru.

Rwanda’s next housing revolution must go vertical to maximise land use

Friday, June 12, 2026
More than 1,600 modern housing units are being developed in the Nyabisindu area in Gasabo District. Courtesy

Is Kigali transforming informal settlements into future-ready communities?

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A section of an informal settlement earmarked for upgrading and redevelopment in Jali, Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Housing

What is the best housing model for Mount Kigali, Jali, Rebero? 

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Artist's impression of more than 1,600 modern housing units that are being developed in the Nyabisindu area in Gasabo District
Housing

10 things to know about Nyabisindu housing project

Sunday, June 07, 2026
Artistic impression of some blocks of Nyabisindu Rehousing Project in Gasabo District which will cost Rwf62.9 billion.
Housing

PHOTOS: How Nyabisindu housing project will look like

Thursday, June 04, 2026
A section of informal settlement on Mont Jali, in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Housing

Informal settlements on Mount Kigali, Jali, Rebero set for upgrade

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Employment. Workers on duty at the Nyabisindu rehousing site on Friday, May 29. Beyond transforming the old informally settled area, the project has been a major source of employment and income opportunities for thousands of people. PHOTO/EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA.
Housing

VIDEO: Nyabisindu rehousing project creates 2,000 jobs

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
RSSB's Heza Estate comprises 548 residential units across two categories, a landmark residential development located in Batsinda, Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali. Courtesy
Editorial

Affordable housing is a foundation for prosperity

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Some residents at Mpazi Rehousing model village in Nyarugenge District. Over 41,000 households are set to be relocated into planned and resilient settlements. File
Housing

Over 40,000 households set for planned relocation

Thursday, May 21, 2026
According to the AfCFTA 2024–2025 Implementation Report, 48 countries have submitted draft schedules of specific commitments on trade in services, with 22 already technically verified in priority sectors

The $200 handshake: Africa’s payment paradox

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Ongoing construction works on the Base–Butaro road in Burera District. The 63-kilometre road is among the planned projects for which the government has allocated Rwf305.3 billion to the transport sector.
Economy

Where Rwanda’s Rwf7.8tn budget will go in 2026/27

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
A view of the newly constructed housing units in Mpazi, designed to accommodate residents relocated from high-risk zones within Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Housing

Govt turns to rent-to-own to ease housing pressure

Monday, March 30, 2026