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Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical installation. The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, is set to appear in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon to respond to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production.
Energy

Infrastructure Minister to appear before lawmakers over electricity issues

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
The panellists during a discussion titled “Positioning Rwanda’s Private Sector to Drive the SDGs Achievement”
Featured

FEATURED: UN Global Compact engages Rwanda’s private sector to drive progress on SDGs

Friday, March 01, 2024
A technician during an installation of a solar panel. Africa experiencing the transformative power of solar energy. With 660 million people still living without power in their homes and communities. Fille Photo

2023 shone bright for solar power, setting stage for brighter, more impactful 2024

Monday, February 19, 2024
Delegates pose for a group photo at the second Global Impact Summit organised by YPO, a global community of chief executives in Kigali on Saturday, 3 February. Courtesy
Business

YPO Global Impact summit closes with universal pledge for a better world

Thursday, February 08, 2024
Workers inside a briquettes factory in Mageragere Sector, Nyarugenge District. On January 11, the Lower Chamber of Parliament approved a law ratifying a $300 million (about Rwf380 billion) financing agreement meant to fund a sustainable and eco-friendly energy project in Rwanda. Photo: Willy Mucyo
Featured

Off-grid energy access at 21% of Rwandan households

Friday, January 26, 2024
An electrician inspects a cash power after connecting a residential house in Kamonyi. Prime Minister Ngirente told delegates that over 1.5m new households connected to electricity since 2017. Courtesy
Energy

Over 1.5m new households connected to electricity since 2017 – PM

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Workers at a factory that produces briquettes in Mageragere Sector in Nyarugenge District. Photo: Willy Mucyo
Energy

Rwanda’s new $300 million clean energy project unveiled

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Prof. Omar Munyaneza, the CEO of WASAC Group, delivers remarks during the conference in Kigali on December 10. Courtesy
Featured

WASAC Group mulls ways to reduce non-revenue water losses

Monday, December 18, 2023
Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore opens the seventh Water and Development Congress of the International Water Asssociattion, in Kigali on Sunday, December 10.
Environment

FEATURED: Climate change takes centre stage at water congress in Kigali

Monday, December 11, 2023
According to REG in the EDPRS II program from 2013 through 2018, the Government of Rwanda made a clear policy decision to diversify electricity sources. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda’s energy journey over the past decade

Friday, October 13, 2023
A technician during the electricity supply activities in Gicumbi District. Rwanda has achieved an electricity access rate of 70 per cent. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda achieves 70% electricity access, set to host energy conference

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The plant will generate power using water from Akagera River that straddles the three countries.
Energy

Exploring Rusumo hydroelectric power plant

Monday, October 02, 2023