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Some housing units at Riverside estate in Kigali. Rwanda's affordable housing policy determines that an affordable house should not exceed Rwf40–50 million, with payment spread over 15 to 20 years, on a mortgage.
Housing

A three-pronged plan to scale up affordable housing

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Rwanda Defence Forces Army Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, and his delegation meet with the host in Morocco on Tuesday, November 11. Courtesy
Security

Gen Nyakarundi in Morocco to strengthen defence cooperation

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Secondary, satellite cities to get dedicated management offices

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Riders of Spiro electric motorcycles have raised concerns about the new e-bikes. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Rwanda

How serious are safety concerns around Spiro electric motorcycles?

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Health centres across Rwanda are set to strengthen early screening and care for persons with albinism as part of a national effort to reduce skin cancer cases. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Health centres to expand cancer screening for persons with albinism

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, addresses the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, November 11. Courtesy
Rwanda

Six districts on the spot over misusing funds meant for Genocide survivors’ homes

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Congolese government and the AFCM23 movement delegations were expected to meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, November 11.
Africa

Kinshasa skips signing of Doha peace deal

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) confirmed a magnitude 4.2 earthquake recorded on Tuesday, November 11, in Western Province.
Rwanda

Minor earthquake felt in Western Province

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Public transport a priority in Kigali, says minister

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Workers on duty during the construction works to upgrade of the road that started in Jali Sector
Infrastructure

Grassroots funding fuels Kigali’s road upgrades

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
A barista smiles as she prepares a cup of coffee at Bourbon Coffee in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Why rising domestic coffee consumption matters

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
A water drainage full of rain water at Gikondo. Rainfall amount ranging between 30 and 150 millimetres is expected across Rwanda from November 11 to 20. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Expect heavy rains, strong winds in mid-November — weather office

Monday, November 10, 2025