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The cost of goods and services continued to rise in May 2025, with urban prices increasing by 6.9 percent compared to the same period last year
Society

What is driving the hike in food prices in Rwanda?

Sunday, June 15, 2025
The project was initiated by Bridges to Prosperity in partnership with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (DAR), a multinational engineering firm operating in Rwanda, along with its sister companies TYLin and Introba.
Featured

FEATURED: We have linked people to services and usual business: Dar al Handassah to Cyeza Sector residents

Saturday, June 07, 2025
A view of Detroit Dark Red Beetroot farm, one of the varieties that Jean Pierre Munyemana grows Rubavu and Nyabihu districts in the Western Province. Courtesy
Agriculture

Farmers see a bright future in beetroot

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
A community outreach activity was held in the affected village, where residents joined local leaders in repairing damaged roofs. Eight homes were repaired and materials for 15 additional houses were distributed
Environment

Ngoma: Authorities emphasize need for disaster preparedness

Saturday, May 24, 2025
The government plans to relocate 100 households from areas prone to disasters in Muzo Sector, Gakenke District this year. Courtesy
Environment

Gakenke: 100 households to be relocated from risky areas

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Some of dozens of houses affected by winds in Kirehe’s Mpanga Sector on October 26. The Ministry in charge of Emergency Management has warned of strong winds expected from April 23 to 30. Courtesy
Environment

Emergency ministry warns of strong winds over next eight days

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Residents work at a road maintenance project in Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme (VUP),. The minimum daily wage for VUP beneficiaries ranges between Rwf1000 and Rwf2500 depending on a district's standard of living.
Rwanda

Govt eyes longer work periods, higher pay for VUP beneficiaries

Sunday, April 20, 2025
The Ministry in charge of Emergency Management has reported that heavy rain-induced disasters claimed 52 lives between April 1 and April 16.
Environment

Heavy rain-induced disasters kill 52 people in 16 days

Friday, April 18, 2025
The management and staff of Rwanda Printery Company, which owns Imvaho Nshya, contributed to this initiative by donating funds to support the renovation of homes for vulnerable Genocide survivors.
Kwibuka

Ibuka mobilises aid for needy Genocide survivors

Thursday, April 17, 2025
The City of Kigali has assured households living in disaster-hot spots near Nduba dumpsite that their urgent relocation during the ongoing rainy season. Courtesy
Environment

Households near Nduba dumpsite assured of compensation despite urgent relocation

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
A view of an incident where a landslide hit an accommodation facility in Mulindi, Nyarugunga Sector, Kicukiro District on April 12.Four people lost their lives during heavy rains in Kigali. Moise
Environment

Four dead, 70 hectares of crops damaged as heavy rains intensify

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Eight houses were affected in Nyarugenge District, 12 in Kicukiro, and seven in Gasabo, with parts of the houses collapsing. Two people died—one due to flooding and another after being hit by a collapsing wall, said Samuel Dusengiyumva
Environment

Kigali: Two killed, dozens of houses damaged by floods, landslides

Monday, April 14, 2025