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A view of Munini Model Village. The poverty rate among Rwandans dropped to 27.4 per cent in 2024, from 39.8 per cent in 2017, a new survey shows.
Economy

1.5 million Rwandans out of poverty in seven years

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Energy

65% Rwandan rural households access electricity – survey

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Schools in remote areas of Rwanda have welcomed the government's initiative to deploy solar power, aiming to connect nearly 1,000 schools by the end of 2025. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda expands solar power to electrify close to 1,000 schools by 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025
This year, MTN RWANDA's focus areas are centred around connectivity, home broadband, fintech, customer experience, and sustainability, each playing a vital role in Rwanda’s ongoing transformation.

Driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity: A vision for 2025

Friday, February 21, 2025
Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical supply exercise in Gicumbi District. The initiative aims to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. File

Unlocking Africa’s energy potential: Pathways to universal electrification

Friday, January 31, 2025
Delegates during the Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Monday, January 28. Courtesy
Energy

Five things to know as govts race to power 300m Africans

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
A view of Mombasa Port in Kenya. Africa’s economic growth is forecast to improve from 3.4 per cent in 2024 to 3.7 per cent in 2025 and further to 4 per cent in 2026.
Africa

Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation - report

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
The Rwandan government has provided incentives adoption of electric vehicles.
Energy

Rwanda's EV adoption won't overload electricity supply - REG

Sunday, December 22, 2024
The workshop aimed to raise awareness about the project's objectives and foster collaboration among stakeholders to ensure its success.
Featured

BRD hosts stakeholder engagement workshop to accelerate clean energy access in Rwanda

Friday, December 20, 2024
The second phase of SEAP sets out to establish approximately 8,112 km of distribution lines across the country, alongside requisite substations, while facilitating 193,336 new on-grid electricity connections.
Rwanda

AfDB: Investing in energy to achieve universal access to electricity

Friday, November 29, 2024
Officials and delegates pose for a group photo during the launch of the Country Development Effectiveness Review (CDER) on Thursday, November 28.
Economy

AfDB unveils second edition of Rwanda Development Effectiveness Review

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Energy Private Developers (EPD) and  BK Foundation officials pose for a group photo during the signing ceremony in Kigali on November 15. (1)
Rwanda

EPD, BK Foundation to empower households with sustainable lighting, improved cookstoves

Monday, November 18, 2024