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PM Ngirente poses for a photo with senior delegates at the opening ceremony of Unleash Rwanda conference in Kigali on December 2.The week-long event, taking place from December 2 to December 8, has gathered 1,000 youth from 136 countries .Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Unleash Global Innovation Lab for SDGs kicks off in Kigali

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya officiates the launch of Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework, on December 2, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. She highlighted that this is a crucial move to advance climate action and facilitate Rwanda’s participation and maximize carbon market opportunities.
Environment

Rwanda’s carbon market framework launch, more events at COP28

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during a guided tour of the revamped Nyandungu wetland Eco-Park, the first public recreational and touristic facility in Kigali, on Thursday, November 30. The ecotourism park is a symbol of Rwanda’s wetland restoration efforts. Photos by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Environment

PHOTOS: EAC lawmakers wowed by Nyandungu Ecotourism Park

Friday, December 01, 2023
Part of Kigali Green City project in Kinyinya sector, Gasabo district. Green City Kigali, a masterplan for the sustainable and inclusive expansion of urban Kigali has won the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Future Project Masterplan Award. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Green City Kigali scoops WAF future project masterplan award

Thursday, November 30, 2023
Indoor air pollution refers to the poor quality of air within and around the structures and buildings.

Is there enough public awareness of indoor pollution in Rwanda?

Thursday, November 30, 2023
Aerial view of Kisimenti in Kigali City. A ministerial order published by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning shows a reduction – from between Rwf0 and Rwf300 to between Rwf0 and Rwf80 per square metre. File
Rwanda

New land tax rates: Know how much you have to pay for your plot

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Residents are no longer charged a fee on sale-based land transfer for any plot with up to Rwf5 million value, after the government of Rwanda scrapped the charge on title service.
Infrastructure

Rwanda revises fees on land transfer by sale

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Some of housing units at Bwiza Riverside Estate in Nyarugenge District. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Housing

Indian, Austrian investors mull 'rent-to-own' housing model in Rwanda

Monday, November 27, 2023
A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods during heavy rains that ravaged the country on May 2-3, 2023. According to the statistics, 150 residents lost their lives and over 6000 houses were destroyed. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Why Rwanda needs global “Loss and Damage Fund”

Friday, November 24, 2023
Rwanda Development Board Deputy CEO Nelly Mukazayire delivers remarks during the Africa’s New Cities Summit in Kigali on, Thursday, November 16. Courtesy
Infrastructure

First Africa’s New Cities Summit showcases ambitious urbanisation projects

Friday, November 17, 2023
Minister of Agriculture Ildephonse Musafiri interacts with Coumba Dieng Sow, FAO Country Representative after planting the trees..
Featured

FAO's fruit tree planting project starts in 100 schools in Kigali

Friday, November 17, 2023
I&M Bank headquarters in Kigali, one of new green buildings in Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt considers rewarding green buildings

Thursday, November 16, 2023