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Some of the 1,260 housing units that have been constructed in Busanza in Kicukiro. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Affordable housing: We need a new approach

Thursday, October 26, 2023
Kenya President William Ruto addresses delegates during the conclusion of Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi on Wednesday, September 6. Courtesy
Africa

Nairobi declaration calls for new financing architecture to address Africa's needs

Thursday, September 07, 2023
The New Times

Water at the heart of climate solutions

Tuesday, August 29, 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 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
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
The New Times

Bridging the digital divide to help overcome Africa’s learning crisis

Friday, June 16, 2023
A segment of a place that was damaged by landslides at Myembe, in Kimihurura Sector, Gasabo District in Kigali City. The City of Kigali’s recent assessment found 24,404 plots with about 27,000 houses in high-risk zones despite living in residential areas in 35 sectors of the capital. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Kigali: 6,000 families to be relocated from high-risk zones

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Areas that were considered high-risk zones have to be made safe though upgraded construction projects and organised settlements with basic infrastructure to reduce vulnerability
Housing

Over 27,000 houses in high-risk zones - CoK

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The New Times
Infrastructure

City Hall to establish 80 hectares industrial zone in Kanyinya sector

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Residents wade through a flooded residential area in Mozambique last week. Internet
Environment

Over 3.5bn people vulnerable to climate hazards

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A view of Nyabisindu settlement, one of the City of Kigali's settlements that will be revamped. The four unplanned settlements selected are Mpazi in Nyarugenge District, Gatenga in Kicukiro District, and Nyabisindu. File
Infrastructure

City of Kigali to use $70m to upgrade major unplanned settlements

Thursday, February 16, 2023