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Rwamagana Solar Power Station, with an output of 8.5 megawatts, is one of the largest solar plants in the region. It was the first utility-scale solar plant in East Africa. Photo:File
Environment

COP28: What should be Africa’s agenda?

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
A view of the newly restored forest in Gicumbi District though a project dubbed 'Green Gicumbi'. Rwanda is set to launch a carbon market framework at the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) in December this year. File
Environment

COP28: What is Rwanda taking to Dubai for global climate meeting?

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Delegates pose for a group photo during the 6thInternational Conference on Environment, Energy and Development (ICEED2023) in Kigali November 8, 2023. COURTESY
Featured

FEATURED: UNILAK to host China-Africa joint research centre

Monday, November 13, 2023
Chinese doctors during an operation at Masaka Hospital. In past 40 years, 23 medical teams and more than 300 Chinese doctors received hundreds of thousands of patients and performed more than 10,000 surgical operations in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

10 years of the Belt and Road Cooperation promotes a global community of shared future

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
A snapshot from Zuba, Sun Knight, an animated comic by Ashiraf Hashim Kabango

Local animator seeks to showcase Rwandan folklore worldwide through comics

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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[Special Report] Ten years of BRI: A look at BRI projects in Rwanda

Monday, October 16, 2023
According to REG in the EDPRS II program from 2013 through 2018, the Government of Rwanda made a clear policy decision to diversify electricity sources. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda’s energy journey over the past decade

Friday, October 13, 2023
A technician during the electricity supply activities in Gicumbi District. Rwanda has achieved an electricity access rate of 70 per cent. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda achieves 70% electricity access, set to host energy conference

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A view of Rusumo hydroelectric power plant that is under construction in Kirehe District. Upon its fully completion, all diesel-run power plants would be stopped. File
Energy

Govt to save at least Rwf20b annually after shutting down diesel power plants

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A view of the newly completed Shema Power Lake Kivu (SPLK) plant in Rubavu District. The $400 million facility, is currently providing 37.5 megawatts. According to the plant officials, by February 2024, the SPLK methane plant will be providing a total of 56MW. Photo: Courtesy

Rwanda’s biggest methane power plant connected to national grid

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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
The plant will generate power using water from Akagera River that straddles the three countries.
Energy

Exploring Rusumo hydroelectric power plant

Monday, October 02, 2023