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Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. Key mitigation measures included renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and waste management
Environment

Govt reduces 1.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Monday, June 08, 2026
A section of the Murindi Agri Show showcasing small-scale farming techniques, where farmers can learn practical urban farming methods. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

MPs raise concerns over urban farming, insurance gaps

Monday, June 08, 2026
Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026
Artist's impression of more than 1,600 modern housing units that are being developed in the Nyabisindu area in Gasabo District
Housing

10 things to know about Nyabisindu housing project

Sunday, June 07, 2026
KIFC representatives during a meeting with Brazilian investors in November 2025. The meeting was co-organised by Planner Corretora de Valores S.A, a Brazilian firm that is now operating the Gako beef processing plant in Bugesera District. Courtesy

Rwanda’s financial ambition through the lens of São Paulo

Saturday, June 06, 2026
The food park is part of broader efforts to promote sustainable urbanization, improve public spaces, and enhance the quality of life for dwellers and visitors.
Infrastructure

Musanze 'food park' nears completion

Friday, June 05, 2026
A section of informal settlement on Mont Jali, in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Housing

Informal settlements on Mount Kigali, Jali, Rebero set for upgrade

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Musanze taxi park upgrading works are expected to be completed within the next three years. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Three-year timeline set for Musanze taxi park upgrade

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Albertine Uwineza, a certified operations engineer leading maintenance operations, at Zipline Muhanga. Photo by Kellya Keza
Rwanda

From childhood curiosity to engineering leadership at Zipline

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports delivers her remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Sports sector to create more jobs as youth participation rises

Monday, June 01, 2026
Fans celebrates as Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers made history on Wednesday night after defeating Egypt’s Al Ahly SC 106-97 at BK Arena. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Why international sports events are already benefiting ordinary Rwandans

Friday, May 29, 2026
An aerial view of the revamped Amahoro Stadium at Kigali Sports Hub in Remera. Courtesy (1)

No, there’s much economic activity at Kigali Sports City

Thursday, May 28, 2026