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Kigalians on walkways of the newly revamped Nyandungu wetland. The 121 hectares wetland was rehabilitated to become Ecotourism Park. Courtesy

Regeneration of wetlands – it’s the spirit of Rwanda, isn’t it?

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
A demolished house that was reported to be constructed without construction permit at Gisozi in Gasabo. Couresy
Crime

Districts with most cases of forged construction permits, land titles named

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Former residents of Kangondo on their arrival to Busanza estate during the relocation exercise. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Infrastructure

The evolution of Busanza, a once over-looked Kigali suburb

Thursday, November 09, 2023
Alphonse Rukaburandekwe, the newly appointed Director General of the Rwanda Housing Authority. Photo/Courtesy
Housing

New Rwanda Housing Authority boss boasts 15 years of urban planning experience from Beijing, Singapore

Friday, September 29, 2023
According to the City of Kigali,the area on Kanyinya hill, in Ruhango Cell, Gisozi Sector, Gasabo District, is among the many earlier identified high-risk zones. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Environment

Disasters: CoK evacuates affected residents

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Aerial view of Kigali City's Business district in Nyarugenge. Kigali's skyline has been transformed into a breathtaking landscape of architectural masterminds that stand tall against the city heavens. File
Rwanda

Kigali City: A glittering jewel of Africa

Saturday, September 02, 2023
Some houses that have been identified to be in high risk zone in Nyabisindu. The identified areas in Gasabo District include Gisozi around Dove Hotel, Gatsata in area called “Mu Kiderenka”, and Nyabisindu in Remera. File

CoK names high-risk zones whose residents face evacuation orders

Monday, August 21, 2023
A segment of a residential area of Myembe in Kimihurura that is a high risk zone in Kigali. The City of Kigali has ordered all dwellers in identified high-risk zones to relocate ahead of the rainy season. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

City orders dwellers in high-risk zones to relocate ahead of rainy season

Thursday, August 10, 2023
A view of Nyabugogo taxis park in Kigali. According to the City of Kigali, Nyabugogo transit hub is set to be revamped to increase its capacity to receive many buses. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Top five projects awaiting Rwf265bn budget in City of Kigali

Monday, July 10, 2023
Former Sports View Hotel was among the first buildings that changed the face of Migina. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Business

From ‘red-light’ shantytown to booming business hub: The changing face of ‘Migina’

Sunday, July 09, 2023
The development of 60 million litres for the Government of Rwanda’s fuel strategic reserves (Rusororo), in Gasabo District, was allocated Rwf13.5 billion. Photo by Sam Ngenda
Economy

Eight key projects to be funded under Rwanda’s Rwf5tn budget

Monday, June 19, 2023
New appartments to accommodate residents of Gitega Sector who live near Mpazi drainage. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Housing

Kigali needs 18,000 affordable houses annually

Friday, May 26, 2023