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The Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira, joins Kivumu residents in a community work on Saturday, October 25. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Emergency ministry warns Rutsiro residents over risky informal housing

Sunday, October 26, 2025
The Minister of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira addresses delegates during the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, in Kigali on October 23. Courtesy
Environment

Call for prevention measures after disasters kill 35 people since September

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Rwanda has launched its first National Emergency Telecommunication Plan (NETP), providing a comprehensive framework to ensure resilient communication systems during disasters. Courtesy.
Technology

Rwanda strengthens telecom systems for disaster response

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A view of a construction site at Rebero in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Govt to enforce new eco-friendly rules for settlement planning

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) launch a nationwide outreach campaign in high schools as part of the third edition of Space Week which runs from October 6 to 10.
Technology

Students to explore space technology during 'space week'

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Vehicles and pedestrians wade through a flooded street in Gisozi, Kigali, on January 28, 2020. The government is rehabilitating the wetland to mitigate flooding in the area. File
Environment

Govt moves to shield economy from climate shocks

Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Residents wade through a flooded residential area in Rubavu on May 3, 2023. Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rwanda’s disaster resilience gets Rwf200bn boost from World Bank

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Trinity Metals inaugurated the Shyorongi Bus Station in Rulindo District on August 29. PHOTOS BY Craish Bahizi
Featured

Shyorongi community gets bus station funded by Trinity Metals

Sunday, August 31, 2025
Lightning strikes killed three people and left nine others with injuries during the night of Sunday, August 17-18
Environment

Three killed, nine injured in overnight downpour

Monday, August 18, 2025
The New Times
Infrastructure

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

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Land is being restored using trenches in forests and progressive terraces to prevent soil erosion. The government is implementing projects to curb the annual loss of crops worth Rwf37 billion caused by soil erosion.
Environment

How will govt save Rwf37bn in crops lost to soil erosion?

Monday, July 21, 2025
One of the houses in Kabazungu Cell, Musanze District, with a high roof and design resembles multi-story buildings. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Housing

Minister warns against unsafe housing in Musanze, Rubavu districts

Thursday, July 10, 2025