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A traditional food store known as "IKIGEGA" that was used by farmers in ancient Rwanda. According to historians, Mirenge was the richest Rwandan who existed. His story may seem mythical and hard to believe. Photo: Courtesy

Beyond myth: The story of Mirenge, Rwanda’s pre-colonial tycoon

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Telesphore Ndabamenye, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources, speaks to journalists about the preparation for the forthcoming farming season, on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Kigali (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Agriculture

Govt prioritises food basket sites to boost farm yields

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Burera District.
Agriculture

Potato, maize farmers decry rising pesticide prices

Monday, August 11, 2025
A farmer sorts beans leaves in Muko Sector in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

How farming seasons drive decisions in fields, offices

Monday, August 11, 2025
Women peeling the cassava at Akanoze Nyamiyaga Ltd for the HQCP2. Courtesy
Agriculture

New tech set to turn cassava peels into affordable livestock feed

Monday, August 11, 2025
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Burera District. Irish potato and maize farmers have warned of a likely decline in production as the prices of pesticides and fungicides continue to rise.
Agriculture

New biotech maize trials offer hope against fall armyworm devastation

Monday, August 11, 2025
PM Nsengiyumva (centre) tours Gabiro Agri Hub accompanied by other officials and staff of the facility.
Economy

PM Nsengiyumva pushes for accommodation, transport for Gabiro Agribusiness Hub workers

Saturday, August 09, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (R) engages with cheerful farmers at Nasho solar-powered irrigation scheme in Kirehe District, Eastern Province, as he tours the initiative building farmers’ resilience to drought, on August 8, 2025 (courtesy)
Agriculture

How irrigation farming is changing livelihoods in once-drought-prone Nasho

Friday, August 08, 2025
Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) has refuted allegations made by Kenya Seed Company Rwanda.
Rwanda

RAB refutes allegations by Kenya Seed Company over unpaid invoices

Friday, August 08, 2025
Rwandans are adopting bioethanol cookers to curb charcoal's hazards . Courtesy
Energy

Bioethanol clean cooking fuel to reach one million households

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Prime Minister, Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has been summoned by senators to explain new strategies to be used to reduce wood fuel use. Courtesy
Environment

Senators summon Prime Minister over missed clean cooking targets

Monday, August 04, 2025
Umuganura Celebration was held at Ubworoherane stadium in Musanze on Friday, August 1. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Culture

PHOTOS: Minister Habimana reaffirms relevance of Umuganura at national celebration

Friday, August 01, 2025