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Wetlands serve as a habitat for snails that host the parasites that cause bilharzia. People working is such areas are encouraged to always wear protective gear like long rubber boots.

How Bilharzia is still a concern for rural children in Rwanda

Saturday, August 16, 2025
Kolmena Group Ltd has officially handed over a 30-kilowatt solar power system to the Rwanda Green Fund and the Good Neighbors Cooperative in Rubaya Sector, Gicumbi District. on Tuesday, August 13. Craish BAHIZI
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Kolmena Group Ltd hands over 30kW solar power system to Rwanda Green Fund and Good Neighbors Cooperative

Thursday, August 14, 2025
A resident using Biogas to cook his food in Gisagara District. Courtesy

Africa must not sell itself short: Let carbon markets fund development, not just emissions

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology

What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Officials inaugurate the pilot project aims to connect at least 1,400 households in Mbazi, Kigoma, Simbi, and Maraba sectors to piped water systems in their premises. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Huye: Innovative financing model launched to accelerate household water connection

Friday, August 01, 2025
BRALIRWA supports farmers with mechanization tools to boost yields and improve livelihoods.
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From seed to beer: How BRALIRWA’s local sourcing brews economic growth

Friday, August 01, 2025
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, together with other officials, joins Kayonza residents during a past Umuganura celebration in Kayonza District. File photo

Not just sorghum: What’s Umuganura in our time?

Friday, August 01, 2025
The Kigali Bulk Water Project, featuring the Kanzenze Water Treatment Plant, is one of several initiatives by the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) to address water shortages in Rwanda. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Major projects in the offing to address water shortages

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Rwanda is set to introduce a new digital ID system designed to offer a secure, user-friendly, and adaptable identity solution aimed at improving access to services and enhancing data protection. Courtesy Photo

Questions of a countryside teen on Rwanda’s new digital ID

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Now available on Google Play, the app operates across 12 African countries and eliminates the need for prior authorization when seeking medical treatment while traveling. Photo by Keza Kellya Raissa
Technology

Smart Access App rolls out in Rwanda’s health sector

Monday, July 28, 2025
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Infrastructure

10 ways Rwanda wants to build greener, more inclusive cities, rural settlements

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Fu Cong (front, second from right), China's permanent representative to the United Nations, visits on August 2024 a farm in Rwanda using China's Juncao technology. CHINA DAILY
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China’s Juncao technology spurs agricultural innovation in Africa

Tuesday, July 22, 2025