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A view of Bugarama rice plantation in Rusizi. Rwanda is set to unveil three new rice varieties, which could potentially rival highly sought-after long-grain imports. File
Agriculture

New rice varieties could rival long-grain imports: officials

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Some new houses that were given to the Genocide survivors in Ruhango District in 2021. The government has unveiled plans to construct 296 new houses for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. file
Housing

Nearly 300 new homes to be built for Genocide survivors

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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
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
Members of Parliament during an outreach visit in Gasabo District, where they toured various mining sites. Courtesy
Law

Lawmakers caution against illegal mining

Monday, November 10, 2025
President Paul Kagame greets RPF-Inkotanyi members during a campaign rally in Bugesera District on July 6, 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Consensual democracy: Understanding Rwanda’s homegrown political model

Monday, November 10, 2025
Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security during an oversight visit in Ngororero District to assess the state of mining activities and their contribution to the economy. Courtesy Photo
Economy

MPs demand swift reopening of idle mines to curb illegal extraction, job losses

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Concorde Nsengumuremyi, Director General of the Rwanda Forestry Authority, speaks during the National Agroforestry conference in Kigali in 2024. Courtesy
Environment

Govt moves to terminate contract after private firm quits state forest deal

Friday, October 31, 2025
Meteo Rwanda wants to introduce fee for private companies that profit from using meteorological data.
Environment

Meteo Rwanda mulls fee on forecast data

Thursday, October 30, 2025
NLA Director General Marie Grace Nishimwe speaks at the launch of the Citizen App in Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda

Lands authority steps up execution of master plan through ‘Citizen App’

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
(L-R) Senators Evode Uwizeyimana, Valentine Uwamariya, and Alphonse Nkubana take the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony held in Kigali on Friday, October 24.
Politics

We will not disappoint, say new senators

Saturday, October 25, 2025
A view of businesses encroaching on buffer zones along water bodies, which were suspended by REMA in 2020. File
Environment

MPs call for rethink of buffer for waterbodies as investors’ interest grows

Friday, October 24, 2025