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People pull a car submerged in flood water along Thika Road in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa. Xinhua)

Now that floods have come to cities, govts will be forced to act

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire presents the 2022-23 annual report to both chambers of Parliament, on Wednesday, April 24. Photo Courtesy.
Rwanda

Key findings in 2022-2023 Auditor General’s report

Monday, May 06, 2024
Participants taste food during Africa International Club Rwanda (AIC Rwanda)'s food festival in Kigali on Saturday, May 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

AIC Food Fair: a culinary celebration with charitable impact

Sunday, May 05, 2024
Major General Emmanuel Bayingana delivers a presentation on stopping the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and building the unity of Rwandans in a sustainable way, during an event to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi held at Parliament buildings in Kigali, on May 3, 2024 (Courtesy).
Rwanda

Maj Gen Bayingana on RPF/A bravery in stopping 1994 Genocide, hope for brighter future

Saturday, May 04, 2024
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, speaks during the signing ceremony as Kipchumba Murkomen, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport takes notes. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda, Kenya agree to extend railway network

Saturday, May 04, 2024
Heavy rains have led to the collapse of several houses across the country, according to a report from the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA). 49 people have also lost lives in the last two months. File
Environment

49 people lose lives as Rwanda records 300 disaster cases in two months

Friday, May 03, 2024
A young man getting free surgery at Kibogora Hospital in Nyamasheke District. At Kibogora Hospital in Nyamasheke District and Kinazi Hospital in Ruhango District, approximately 500 patients were treated each day, relieving many people within the rural communities of healthcare costs. Photo: Courtesy of RDF
Health

PHOTOS: Rwandan military medics give free treatment to over 32,000 patients in rural areas

Friday, May 03, 2024
The United Kingdom’s upper house of parliament, on Tuesday, April 23, approved a government bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Courtesy

Implementation of the “safety of Rwanda bill” is a shared responsibility

Friday, May 03, 2024
A view of river Rubyiro burst its banks and damaged rice plantation in Rusizi District. File
Environment

Households along Rubyiro, Cyagara river banks to be relocated amid fears of floods

Thursday, May 02, 2024
Kenya President William Ruto visits some places that were affected by floods at Ngeya Girls Secondary School in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County on Tuesday, April 30. Courtesy
Africa

Kagame condoles with Kenya after deadly floods

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
A view of a flooded Ngororero-Muhanga road near Nyabarongo river, after heavy rains that disrupted travel on April 1. Nyabarongo is listed among the rivers that could cause floods. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda’s rivers ‘likely to burst their banks’ as regional countries face flood crisis

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
A residential area in Rusororo Sector, Gasabo District. Rwanda is developing a strategy to provide subsidies for individuals seeking to purchase affordable housing instead of solely focusing on investors in this sector. .Sam Ngendahimana.
Housing

Authorities mull revised affordable housing subsidy strategy

Tuesday, April 30, 2024