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Afisa Muhawenimana fetches water from a newly installed station in Nyamugari sector in Kirehe. Muhawenimana lost her eldest son in 2022 when drowned in the Akagera River after he went to fetch water.
Rwanda

How groundwater drilling transformed livelihoods in Kirehe

Monday, December 02, 2024
Miners on duty in Kabacuzi in Muhanga District. According to Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) , mining companies that pollute rivers could lose their licences. File
Environment

Mining firms risk losing licences over polluting rivers

Sunday, December 01, 2024
A farmer works in her rice plantation in Bugesera District through the Bugesera Agricultural Development Support Project (PADAB).
Rwanda

AfDB: Transforming Rwanda's agriculture landscape

Friday, November 29, 2024
Members of KOBAKU maize farmers cooperative are calling for a helping hand in setting up post harvest facilities in their area. Photos: Emmanuel Nkangura.
Agriculture

Nyagatare: Maize farmers call for increased post-harvest investment

Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Chicken, eggs, avocados, carrots, and broccoli. The World Bank has pointed to a shift in consumption among Rwandan residents, from a diet rich cereals and beans to one consisting of more livestock-sourced products, horticulture, and processed foods and beverages. Internet Photo
Agriculture

Experts weigh in on Rwanda’s domestic food demand outlook

Friday, November 22, 2024
Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Eastern Province. Rwanda is set to increase the area irrigated by solar power from the current 646 hectares to 1,146 hectares by 2029 under NST2.
Editorial

We must do everything to boost Rwanda’s agricultural productivity

Friday, November 22, 2024
Rwanda National Police officers rescue Kigali residents stranded on a flooded street on February 3, 2020. File Photo
Environment

Why countries must accelerate climate adaptation efforts

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
A tomato farmer packages his produce for the market. Rwanda's agricultural sector continues to lag behind regional averages, with productivity levels three to six times lower than those of the most productive neighboring countries. Photo Courtesy   
Agriculture

How Rwanda can boost agricultural productivity

Friday, November 15, 2024
Telesphore Ndabamenye, RAB's Director General says Rwanda is reducing dependence on rain-fed agriculture.
Agriculture

Experts warn against reliance on rain-fed agriculture

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Electric buses that were brought in last month to shore up the country's green transport sector.  Transport is one of the sectors that will take the lion's share in the country's new climate finance strategy. Photo Courtesy
Environment

Key sectors that will take lion’s share in Rwanda's climate financing

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Tubibe Amahoro gathered stakeholders, government officials, and women farmers to discuss gender equality in agriculture and to facilitate access to agri-inputs. on Monday, November 4. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

New initiative to empower women farmers, boost food security

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
The grants were provided under the Rwanda Subnational Adaptation Fund EDA Project. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Govt offers $5m in grants for climate resilience projects

Monday, November 04, 2024