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The ongoing construction activities of Muvumba multipurpose water resources development project in Nyagatare District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt targets October to clear Rwf4bn Muvumba compensation backlog

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The ongoing construction activities of Muvumba multipurpose dam. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Muvumba multipurpose dam gets Rwf80bn more funding

Friday, April 17, 2026
Rice farmers work in their plantation in Kinazi Sector as part of ongoing efforts under the CDAT project, which aims to rehabilitate wetlands. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura.
Featured

From floods to food security: Rwanda’s wetland overhaul boosts yields under CDAT

Wednesday, April 15, 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
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
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
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
President Paul Kagame addresses leaders during a consultative meeting of government leaders in Gako, Bugesera District on Monday, March 23. RBA
Politics

Kagame urges leaders to put citizens first, end recurring failures

Monday, March 23, 2026
Participants tour an exhibitions that displays some of the 60 projects developpped by more than 140 young innovators and researchers in Rwanda. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Sixty youth-led innovations to boost Rwanda’s agric, health and tech through RISA funding

Friday, March 06, 2026
The draft law, whose relevance was approved by Parliament on February 19, seeks to consolidate and modernise regulations governing seeds, plant health, agrochemicals and bio-inputs. File
Agriculture

New bill sets stage for modern, market-led farming

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
BNR Deputy Governor Nick Barigye during an interview with The New Times. File
Economy

How will central bank’s rate hike tame inflation?

Monday, February 23, 2026
Construction works of Gishanda dam, that is expected to be finished by August, will support a cooperative of 560 farmers growing avocado and mangoes.
Environment

Inside Kayonza's irrigation bid to mitigate climate change impacts

Sunday, February 22, 2026