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The Food Waste Index Report 2024 by the UN Environment Programme has indicated that, on average, each person wastes 79 kilogrammes of food annually. Internet
Environment

Each person wastes 79 kilogrammes of food annually – UN report

Friday, April 05, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with officials during the launch of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 annual summit, in Kigali on Tuesday, March 26. Courtesy
Featured

Rwanda to Host the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 and Calls for Radical Transformation of African Food Systems

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Coffee farmer Mutibagirana sorts his plantation in Karenge sector, Rwamagana District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Replacing aging trees to boost Rwanda’s coffee exports

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Some of the impounded single use plastics from different shops in Kigali in 2022 as Rwanda continues to fight against plastic pollution. Photo by Samuel Ngendahimana
Environment

Single-use plastics: Environmentalists seek solutions for imported goods

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Coumba Sow (L) and Sophie Kabano are co-curators of the Rwandan Culinary Art and Gastronomy initiative.
Featured

FEATURED: Promoting gastronomy and traditional dishes from Rwanda at the Kigali Triennial

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Residents in the area, call for action on the matter and urge local authorities to address the increasing baboon population in Nyagatare.
Environment

Nyagatare: Residents concerned over baboon threats in the city

Friday, February 16, 2024
Kigalians on walkways of the newly revamped Nyandungu wetland. The 121 hectares wetland was rehabilitated to become Ecotourism Park. Courtesy

Regeneration of wetlands – it’s the spirit of Rwanda, isn’t it?

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Officials toast during the 15-year anniversary celebrations at Kigali Marriott Hotel on February 5. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Water For People lays out new plan to bring clean water to 1.5 million people

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
An artist's impression of Rwampara wetland that is expected to be rehabilitate. Courtesy
Environment

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Kigali’s inventive approach to five degraded wetlands

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Immaculee - and her neighbors can now enjoy fetching clean water on a public water tap installed just metres from her home in Karongi, western Rwanda
Featured

FEATURED: Water For People celebrates access to clean water for over one million people in Rwanda

Monday, February 05, 2024
The week-long campaign steered in diverse districts of Rwanda including Gisagara, Rubavu, Burera, Kirehe, Kayonza, and Rwamagana intended to discuss NTD burdens, local solutions and multi-sectoral actions.Courtesy
Health

From hygiene education to snakebite awareness: Rwanda’s fight against NTDs

Monday, January 29, 2024
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, (middle), the chief executive and co-founder of Loopa was awarded Rwf 50 million as the overall winner of Hanga Pitchfest 2023. President Paul Kagame was the chief guest at the event. On the right is Achim Steiner, United Nations Development Programme Administrator. Photo: DAN GATSINZI
Technology

How local start-up is leveraging tech to transform organic waste into fertiliser

Friday, December 15, 2023