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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
Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye speaks during the ongoing 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Courtesy
Environment

COP30: Rwanda reports progress on Paris Agreement implementation

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
One of the buildings at University of Rwanda Huye campus.
Education

University of Rwanda: Double intake forces students off-campus

Monday, November 10, 2025
Mamdani speaks during the campaigns.
International

Ugandan-born politician elected New York City mayor

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Bicycles are not considered by Rwanda's insurance policies, despite being a widely used forms of transport, especially in rural areas.
Rwanda

Inside the debate on bicycle taxi insurance

Monday, November 03, 2025
A view of completed residential houses under the Bwiza Riverside Homes Project in Kigali City. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Housing

Why Kigali got global award for green affordable housing

Saturday, November 01, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo during the commemoration of World Stroke Day on Wednesday, October 29.
Health

Experts call for specialised stroke units as cases rise in Rwanda

Friday, October 31, 2025
Workers remove asbestos on the roof of one of buildings of University of Rwanda in Huye. File
Environment

Effort to eradicate asbestos roofing nears completion

Thursday, October 30, 2025
The ongoing works including site preparation, excavation for Nyabisindu rehousing project in Remera Sector, on Monday, October 27. Photos by Kellya Keza
Housing

PHOTOS: Site preparation, excavation works underway for Nyabisindu rehousing project

Monday, October 27, 2025
Dorothée Uwimana, chairperson of Rwanda Pensioners' Association, speaks to journalists after a joint press conference with Rwanda Social Security Board in Kigali. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Health

Retirees call for urgent reforms in pension, healthcare systems

Monday, October 27, 2025
A visitor enjoys the calm beauty of Nyandungu Wetland, part of Rwanda’s green vision.
Environment

How Nyandungu is leading Rwanda’s long-term vision to use green spaces for health and well-being

Monday, October 20, 2025
Rwanda NCD Alliance Executive Director, Alphonse Mbarushimana, riding an exercise bicycle for demonstration in line with be healthy be mobile theme at the Africa Health Tech Summit in Kigali, on October 13, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Health

Can digital health turn the tide on Africa’s silent killers?

Tuesday, October 14, 2025