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Wetlands serve as a habitat for snails that host the parasites that cause bilharzia. People working is such areas are encouraged to always wear protective gear like long rubber boots.

How Bilharzia is still a concern for rural children in Rwanda

Saturday, August 16, 2025
Mayor Prosper Mulindwa speaks to the media on the issue of "ghost" and "dormant NGOs" in Rubavu District, warning that funds are for the people of Rubavu and Rwandans not for personal interests. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda

Rubavu mayor urges NGOs to focus on citizen welfare, cut wasteful spending

Thursday, August 14, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva is on Tuesday, August 12, set to present the government's development programme. Courtesy
Politics

PM Nsengiyumva makes first appearance before Parliament

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Residents in some parts of the City of Kigali will face a two-day water supply interruption starting Monday, August 11. file
Rwanda

Parts of Kigali face two-day water supply interruption

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Rwanda Investigation Bureau has announced that the former chief executive of the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) Group, Omar Munyaneza has been arrested. File
Crime

Former WASAC chief executive arrested over corruption

Friday, August 08, 2025
Members of Parliament on Tuesday, August 5, called on the Ministry of Justice to instruct the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) to investigate questionable expenditure amounting to more than Rwf5 billion
Rwanda

10 govt institutions could be investigated over questionable spending

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
By 2050, Musanze plans to have 200,750 dwelling units, with 112,500 in town, 13,250 in semi‑urban centres and 75,000 in rural settlement sites. Courtesy
Tourism

Volcano canopy walkways, aerodrome and eco-parks in Musanze’s master plan

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
The MPs said WASAC continues to suffer water losses due to ‘non-revenue water' which is produced but cannot be billed due to issues like leakages.
Infrastructure

MPs alarmed by losses incurred by WASAC

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
The inauguration of a newly built communal water spring tank, among 10 planned in Kageyo Sector, provides clear water to the community. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Featured

Featured: Raising The Village boosts agricultural sustainability in Ngororero, Nyabihu districts

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Officials inaugurate the pilot project aims to connect at least 1,400 households in Mbazi, Kigoma, Simbi, and Maraba sectors to piped water systems in their premises. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Huye: Innovative financing model launched to accelerate household water connection

Friday, August 01, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, poses for a photo with Abdullah Kh. Almusabeeh, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), after receiving him and his delegation. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Rwanda, BADEA discuss collaboration on smart cities and private sector growth

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Kigali Bulk Water Project, featuring the Kanzenze Water Treatment Plant, is one of several initiatives by the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) to address water shortages in Rwanda. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Major projects in the offing to address water shortages

Thursday, July 31, 2025