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Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Potato farmers pin hopes on biotech varieties

Monday, February 16, 2026
Veterinarians conduct an artificial insemination exercise at RAB's Rubirizi Station in Kigali. Liquid nitrogen is used in artificial insemination to preserve semen at extremely low temperatures which keep sperm cells viable for a long time, in some cases, decades. File
Rwanda

Kayonza: Factory for nitrogen used to preserve cow semen expected by year-end

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Emma Uwera, a seed entrepreneur and plant breeder, works in her maize plantation in Rwamagana District on January 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Crime

Fake seeds dealers could face jail term under new bill

Monday, February 09, 2026
Members of the Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga (RCKV) join residents for a group photo during the monthly Umuganda community work in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, on January 31. Craish Bahizi
Environment

Rotarians plant 2,000 trees ahead of 25th anniversary

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Albert Nkundabagenzi demonstrates how crop residues are transformed into nutrient-rich biochar, boosting soil fertility while reducing waste. Courtesy
Agriculture

How organic methods helped a Ngoma farmer double yields

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Rwanda is expected to start exporting blood plasma for fractionation later this year, once the remaining technical and regulatory requirements are completed. Joan Mbabazi
Health

Plasma exports set to start by year-end, says RBC

Monday, January 26, 2026
Emma Uwera, founder and Managing Director of I&J Harvest Limited, a home-grown seed company supplying maize, bean and soybean seeds to farmers across Rwanda, works in her farm in Rwamagana District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

From research plots to rural fields: How one seed entrepreneur is strengthening Rwanda’s food system

Monday, January 26, 2026
BK Group CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana, BK CEO Diane Karusisi, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Eugene Ubalijoro, celebrate at BK Legacy Gala Dinner on Friday, January 23. All photo by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Featured: BK’s 60-year journey told through the voices of its clients

Sunday, January 25, 2026
WASAC Group's newly completed water collection centre. WASAC is currently implementing a series of large-scale infrastructure upgrades across Kigali to address a 60,000m3 daily production deficit.
Infrastructure

Projects underway to end Kigali's water supply issues - WASAC

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The government has apologised to Rwandans following power disruptions recorded in different parts of the country. Courtesy
Rwanda

Regional grid challenges 'causing power cuts in Rwanda'

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Cows being fed at a farm in Nyagatare District. File
Agriculture

How improved fodder is boosting milk production

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Workers sort newly developed cassava varieties that were multiplied at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board's Rubona station in Huye. Courtesy.
Agriculture

Farmers decry shortage of quality seeds

Sunday, January 04, 2026