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Some properties owned by Dutere Imbere Murundi Cooperative that brings together 1,914 farmers cultivating about 330 hectares of rice, with an average seasonal output of 1,800 tonnes. All photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Kayonza farmers demand second reservoir after flood losses

Monday, April 06, 2026
A sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. Kigali generates approximately 3,240 cubic metres of wastewater per day, with about half discharged untreated into the environment. File
Infrastructure

Gasabo to get dedicated sewage system

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Farmers harvest their chilli plantation in Nyagatare District. Michel Nkurunziza
Agriculture

New facilities to improve chilli handling, reduce waste

Friday, April 03, 2026
A poultry farmer Nyirabagwiza feeds her chickens. The Minister told Senators that the government will address rising animal feed prices by expanding distribution outlets, increasing storage capacity, boosting maize and soybean production and strengthening feed quality regulation. File
Agriculture

Agric minister talks efforts to curb rising animal feed prices

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has been given six months to present solutions to persistent challenges affecting feeder roads, particularly poor water management. File
Infrastructure

Parliament summons Prime Minister over feeder roads

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
The new Aguka Youth Fund is set to unlock opportunities for young entrepreneurs by tackling one of their biggest hurdles—limited access to affordable financing.
Featured

Aguka Youth Fund, YouthConnekt Awards to propel young entrepreneurs’ growth

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Students during a plumbing exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. The decision by the Rwanda Water Resources Board to require at least 30 per cent of workers in major water resources projects be women is both timely and strategic. Sam Ngendahimana

Women deserve a bigger role in water projects

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A farmers works in his maize plantation in Karenge Sector Rwamagana District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Soil is Africa’s hidden growth asset

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Female students in plumbing class during a practical exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. Major water resources projects will now be required to ensure that at least 30 per cent of their workforce is made up of women. Sam Ngendahimana
Health

Women to take at least 30% of jobs in water projects

Monday, March 30, 2026
The experience, billed as “A Taste of Rwanda,” brought together fresh local ingredients, traditional recipes and a modern dining room.
Wellness

‘A Taste of Rwanda’ at The Nest brings heritage dishes back to the table

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (right) consults with Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana during a consultative meeting in Gako, Bugesera District, on Monday, March 23. Data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) on Imihigo performance rankings for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, show a decline in districts’ overall performance, with a drop of more than seven percentage points compared to 2021/2022. Courtesy
Politics

What explains recent drop in Imihigo performance scores?

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Beef cattle at Gako Farm in Bugesera District. Photo: Courtesy.
Agriculture

Brazilian investor takes over Gako beef plant operations

Tuesday, March 24, 2026