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Murekatete in her poultry farm. She turned job-hunting frustration into a thriving poultry business. Courtesy photos.
Women

How one graduate turned job frustration into farming fortune

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Workers during a maize plantation where solar powered irrigation is installed. The district has also partnered with the Rwanda Environment Management Authority to expand solar-powered irrigation systems.
Agriculture

Technology boosts Kirehe’s food security drive

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Agriculture remains a key sector in Rwanda. The population is about 14 million, and agriculture contributes about 20% of GDP while employing approximately 38% of the workforce.

Why farming startups fail – and how you can avoid it

Monday, May 25, 2026
Kalisa also built two dam liners with a combined capacity of 960 cubic metres and installed rainwater harvesting tanks.
Agriculture

Kayonza farmer turns arid land into thriving pasture

Monday, May 25, 2026
Participants are briefed on the planning and execution of the Genocide against the Tutsi at the former Gatwaro Stadium, now the Gatwaro Genocide Memorial in Karongi District.
Rwanda

RRA, OAG staff donate cows to Genocide survivors, rescuers in Karongi

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Some of Cooko drivers pose for a photo at Poultry East Africa Ltd (PEAL). Under Poultry East Africa Ltd’s Cooko brand, products are distributed through outlets across Bugesera and in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Inside Bugesera-based poultry powerhouse producing quality chicken, changing lives

Friday, May 22, 2026
Female workers picking tea leaves in tea plantation. They work under AFESO, an association established in 2007.
Agriculture

International Tea Day: Scaling inclusive value chains in Rwanda’s tea sector – the SORWATHE experience

Thursday, May 21, 2026
A farmer sorts beans leaves in Muko Sector in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

What do farmers expect as agric budget rises by 45%

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Minister Habimana and other officials visit a pineapple farm near Lake Mugesera on May 16. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Infrastructure

Minister Habimana urges Ngoma residents to protect public infrastructure

Monday, May 18, 2026
Local Government Minister Dominique Habimana and officials during a tour in Kirehe District. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Kirehe: Rice farmers seek govt help to recover Rwf64m owed by buyer

Monday, May 18, 2026
Mourners observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi who were employees of the Ministry of Agriculture on Friday, May 15.
Kwibuka

MINAGRI honours employees killed during Genocide

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika delivers his remarks at the opening session of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Rwanda courts investors with priority sectors at Africa CEO Forum

Friday, May 15, 2026