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Tonci Tadic, the HQ Power Plant Project Manager, guides Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva during his visit. Tadic said that the facility began production in 2021 with a gross generation capacity of 80 MW. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Energy

Can Rwanda’s $450m peat power plant reach full capacity?

Friday, September 26, 2025
A view of a peatland in Gisagara District. The government is preparing to restore 'degraded' peatlands across the country. Photo: File.
Environment

Rwanda to restore ‘degraded peatlands’

Monday, August 04, 2025
A view of the 8.5MW Rwamagana Solar Power Station in Eastern Province. File
Energy

A breakdown of Rwanda's new policy on sustainable energy generation

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Workers sort brigquettes at OAK Investments that are used in clean cooking. Briquette are used to reduce the number of households that depend on firewood and charcoal for cooking.Courtesy
Energy

Inside major projects set to reduce reliance on wood fuel in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
A view of the Gisagara peat power plant. The government is exploring avenues to bolster support for the HAKAN peat-fired power plant to enhance its energy generation capabilities. FILE PHOTO
Energy

Govt moves to support major peat firm amid supply shortages

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical installation. The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, is set to appear in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon to respond to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production.
Energy

Infrastructure Minister to appear before lawmakers over electricity issues

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
The Rusumo Hydro Project is a joint scheme shared by Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. Upon full operation, it is expected to generate 80MW, with each country getting 26.6MW. File
Energy

Rwanda shuts down its diesel power plants

Sunday, October 08, 2023
A view of the ongoing construction works on the proposed 43.5MW Nyabarongo II hydropower plant in Gakenke District. Authorities have announced that, effective July 10, a segment of the Giticyinyoni–Nzove–Ruli–Gakenke road will be closed to pave way for the dam expansion. Courtesy.
Infrastructure

Nyabarongo II hydroelectric dam construction works force road closure

Monday, July 10, 2023
Auditor General (AG) Alexis Kamuhire presenting the annual audit report for the 2021-2022 fiscal year to a joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, May 2. Courtesy
Rwanda

10 key highlights from Auditor General’s report

Sunday, May 07, 2023
Officials pose for a group photo during Rwanda-Turkey Economic and Business Forum which kicked off in Istanbul on November 21
Business

Rwanda’s exports to Turkey increase to over $10 million

Tuesday, November 22, 2022
A view of the ongoing construction activities of the regional Rusumo falls hydroelectric power plant in Kirehe District. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Infrastructure

Rusumo hydro project to help cut power tariffs come 2023

Monday, September 12, 2022
Photo: Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Seven census questions that will influence national planning

Monday, August 29, 2022