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Rwandans from Diaspora follow a presentation on the urbanisation during their visit in Rwanda on Wednesday, December 17. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Housing

Diaspora investors urged to tap into Rwanda’s housing boom

Friday, December 19, 2025
An undeveloped part of the Kibagabaga neighbourhood in Gasabo District. The new Participatory Land Readjustment model will help guide the way communities upgrade and develop their neighbourhoods. Photo: Courtesy
Housing

Five key insights from new land urban development model

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The National Land Authority has finished training programs to improve how the country handles rapid urban growth. PHOTO BY THE CITY OF KIGALI
Infrastructure

Landowners lead a new era of inclusive urban development

Saturday, December 06, 2025
A neighbourhood in Kibagabaga in the capital Kigali. The new district land use master plans for eleven districts, approved by the Cabinet on November 28, are expected to guide sustainable land use and accelerate major urban development projects, according to the National Land Authority. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

Inside new district land use master plans

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Delegates attending the Green Economy Week workshop in Kigali pose for a group photo. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Green Economy Week: UN pledges robust support for Rwanda’s accelerated green economy agenda

Friday, November 28, 2025
A view of Mpazi rehousing model in Gitega Sector, Nyarugenge District, Kigali, as of May 16, 2025. The government plans to roll out similar projects in other parts of the country in line with improving urban housing (courtesy)
Housing

Lawmakers begin countrywide evaluation of urbanization, housing initiatives

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Some housing units at Riverside estate in Kigali. Rwanda's affordable housing policy determines that an affordable house should not exceed Rwf40–50 million, with payment spread over 15 to 20 years, on a mortgage.
Housing

A three-pronged plan to scale up affordable housing

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Secondary, satellite cities to get dedicated management offices

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Public transport a priority in Kigali, says minister

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Bicycles are not considered by Rwanda's insurance policies, despite being a widely used forms of transport, especially in rural areas.
Rwanda

Inside the debate on bicycle taxi insurance

Monday, November 03, 2025
Some cross-border trucks in Kabuga in Gasabo. Truck drivers have expressed concerns over restrictions that prevent them from operating on Kigali’s roads during certain hours. Photo Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Calls grow to ease truck movement rules as Kigali awaits new bypass

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Electric buses at Downtown Bus station in Kigali.
Infrastructure

Kigali banks on new state company to increase commuters using public buses

Friday, October 17, 2025