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The plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies adopted Parliament’s inputs on the budget framework paper for the fiscal year 2023-2024, on May 26. Courtesy
Economy

Budget: Rwf220bn needed to address urgent financing gaps

Sunday, May 28, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame during her visit in Ngororero, one of the districts affected by floods and landslides earlier this month, on Friday, May 26. Courtesy
Rwanda

First Lady Jeannette Kagame visits disaster-affected families in Ngororero

Friday, May 26, 2023
New appartments to accommodate residents of Gitega Sector who live near Mpazi drainage. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Housing

Kigali needs 18,000 affordable houses annually

Friday, May 26, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were damaged by landslides and floods on May 3 in Rubavu District. Courtesy

The public health consequences of natural disasters

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were destroyed by landslides and floods on May 2- 3 in Rubavu District. Courtesy
Environment

Rwf700m raised for victims of floods, landslides

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Rusizi residents cautioned on disasters amid heavy rains

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The type of cement donated, he noted, is the best quality, known as “Twiga Plus”, which is recommended for big infrastructures.
Rwanda

Twiga Cement donates 1,280 bags to disaster-affected households

Sunday, May 14, 2023
Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame’s answer to recent disaster; empathy, new homes and sustainable future

Saturday, May 13, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were destroyed by disasters on May 3 in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu. According to new statistics the number of people killed by flash floods and landslides on May 2 and May 3 has risen to 135. Courtesy

Death toll from disasters reaches 135, over 20,000 left homeless

Saturday, May 13, 2023
President Paul Kagame visits residents affected by disasters in Rubavu District , on Friday, May 12. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kagame visits disaster-hit citizens, promises quick support

Friday, May 12, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were extremely damaged by landslides and floods in Rwanda on May 3. According to the newly launched assessment a total of 19,179 families are in very high risk zones, which can endanger their lives in case of disasters. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt needs Rwf13bn to relocate 19,000 families from high risk zones

Thursday, May 11, 2023
A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods on May 3. The government will spend Rwf41 billion on rebuilding national roads, Rwf38 billion on bridges, and Rwf25 billion on inter-district roads that were affected. Photo: Courtesy.
Infrastructure

What will it take to have disaster-resilient roads?

Wednesday, May 10, 2023