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Across districts such as Kayonza, Kirehe and Ngoma, farmers are increasingly embracing agroforestry and community-led tree planting. 
Editorial

Farmers hold key to restoring forests in Eastern Rwanda

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Workers sort seedlings in a nursery in Gatsibo. According to official the project of forest restoration has given jobs to residents in greening degraded land. File
Environment

Farmers join fight to restore forests in Eastern province

Monday, March 09, 2026
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi said that the new law introduces a mechanism to ensure that such support does not undermine fair competition in the market.
Law

Govt moves to curb subsidy misuse under new law

Monday, March 09, 2026
Over 30 Rwandan industries and small and medium enterprises received certification allowing them to trade their products across African markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA
Rwanda

What harmonized standard certification means for industries

Sunday, March 08, 2026
FAO launched the International Year of the Woman Farmer to recognise women’s indispensable contributions to agrifood systems in 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Investing in Rwanda’s women farmers means securing nation’s future

Sunday, March 08, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda CEO poses for a photo with customers during the launch of new Berwa loan product on March 5. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured

I&M Bank to empower womenpreneurs through Berwa’s business advisory, Rwf400m loans

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Kigeme modern market that was set near Kigeme refuee camp has helped refugees to start small businesses and gradually shifting from aid dependence to economic self-reliance. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kigeme refugees turn to business to reduce aid dependence

Friday, March 06, 2026
Sophie Tchatchoua, Managing Director of CANAL+ Rwanda speaks as CANAL+ Rwanda launches a new campaign dubbed “Birenze Kureba, Biduha Vibes” on March 3. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

CANAL+ Rwanda launches ‘Birenze Kureba, Biduha Vibes’ — more than just TV campaign

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Lawmakers have raised concerns about inadequate drying and storage facilities for maize that are undermining efforts to cut post-harvest losses. Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture

Lack of drying facilities affecting rice, maize harvest: MPs

Thursday, March 05, 2026
According to Rwanda National Police, 130 people died nationwide from natural disasters in 2025, including lightning strikes, floods, landslides, and storm-related accidents.

Preparing your finances for emergencies and disasters

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Some of the layer chickens at Gikomero Poultry Farm in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

Rwanda’s poultry boom: How can momentum be sustained?

Thursday, March 05, 2026
A pineapple farm in Sake Sector in Ngoma District where farmers use irrigation. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Ngoma farmers push for irrigation to unlock Lake Sake’s potential

Thursday, March 05, 2026