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A view of of Nyabugogo Wetland
Environment

Wetlands restoration drive turns flood zones into eco parks

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
NPC Rwanda on November 20 joined children with disabilities at NPC Gymnasium, Remera, to celebrate World Child's Day. Photo courtesy
Other Sports

NPC Rwanda celebrates young para athletes on World Children’s Day 

Saturday, November 22, 2025
A group of Kigali residents hikes a mountain in Rulindo District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Why hiking is becoming a thing in Rwanda

Friday, November 07, 2025
A recent study found that trees planted under agroforestry schemes in Rwanda have an average survival rate of around 64 percent, with some sites recording rates as low as 30 percent due to limited follow-up and monitoring.
Environment

Inside new digital systems tracking forest growth

Friday, November 07, 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
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joins residents of Karongi District for a tree-planting activity during Umuganda monthly community work on Saturday, October 25.
Environment

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva joins Karongi residents in planting over 5,000 trees

Saturday, October 25, 2025
A view of Kinyaga residential area in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Housing

How new settlement site rules will reshape real estate development

Friday, October 17, 2025
A view of a construction site at Rebero in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Govt to enforce new eco-friendly rules for settlement planning

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Cardinal Kambanda poses for a photo with students and officials during his visit on Wednesday. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Cardinal Kambanda hails Ntare Louisenlund School as model for well-rounded future leaders

Sunday, September 28, 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
An artist's impression of Rubavu Urban use master plan. Rubavu District has unveiled an ambitious land use master plan that will guide its development agenda through 2050. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Rubavu city to get new transport hub, coastal park under 2050 plan

Tuesday, September 09, 2025
A nursery of native trees (Umusave) that will be planted in Bugesera District.
Environment

Why Rwanda is prioritising native tree species planting

Saturday, September 06, 2025