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 Emmanuel Nkangura
Emmanuel Nkangura
Currently, a technical team is reviewing entry requirements for Kabarondo Modern Market in Kayonza District.
Economy
Kabarondo to get new Rwf3bn market
Engineers recommend the technology's durability in mantaining rural roads, cost efficient and easy to mantain
Infrastructure
Japanese 'Do-Nou' tech transforms rural road maintenance in Kayonza
Residents in the area, call for action on the matter and urge local authorities to address the increasing baboon population in Nyagatare.
Environment
Nyagatare: Residents concerned over baboon threats in the city
The Ngoma-Ramiro road improvement will be a bypass for trucks from Tanzania to use the Rusumo-Ngoma-Bugesera-Rusizi route to deliver goods to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Infrastructure
Ngoma-Ramiro road upgrade set to transform freight transport
518 teen mothers were recorded in Gatsibo in six months from July to December 2023. File
Women
Gatsibo records significant decrease in teen pregnancy
A group of youths born from genocide survivors and perpetrators are gathered in a reconciliation group. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Kwibuka
Kayonza: Reunion groups bridge divide between Genocide victims, perpetrators
The NEC emphasises the need for increased voter registration and civic education to ensure all eligible voters are included in the electoral process, urging volunteers to engage in these efforts. File
Rwanda
Eastern Province: Preps for top-level, parliamentary elections underway
A section of Lake Mugesera in Eastern Province in which a tragic incident occurred when the overloaded wooden boat sank, drowning 40 passengers on board by midday on January 26. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
Several people die as overloaded boat capsizes in Rwamagana
RDB and Akagera National Park are looking into the feasibility of engaging communities to establish private nature reserves. Courtesy photos
Environment
How conservancy areas outside Akagera will foster wildlife awareness
A joint team of medical doctors from RDF and US Army, will provide health care in Rwamagana from March 14. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Health
New RDF, US Army medical outreach programme to benefit citizens in Rwamagana District
Xavela Gisubizo uses a smart metre at a water point she runs in Kayonza. Courtesy photos
Rwanda
Eastern Province: Public concern grows over ongoing water leaks
Over 500,000 tonnes of maize will be harvested in Eastern Province, officials said.
Agriculture
Eastern Province: Agric minister roots for food storage to help cut post-harvest losses
Between 2016 and 2020, land transactions in Bugesera increased from  13,000 to 75,000. Courtesy photos
Infrastructure
How is Bugesera dealing with surge in land transactions?
Beekeepers have been encouraged to transition from traditional beekeeping techniques to modern practices  in Kayonza district. Photos by  Emmanuel Nkangura
Rwanda
Kayonza beekeepers to benefit from new buffer zone
Parents in Kayonza say that stigma for children born with complications still exists.
Rwanda
Kayonza: 400 high-risk infants defy odds, evade disability risk
A view of the newly constructed Petrol station on Nyagatare-Gicumbi road.
Rwanda
Nyagatare: Concerns over illicit trading in fuel
Farmers have expressed concerns over a weed infestation in a water reservoir that is crucial for rice farming in Gatare and Rwabikino marshlands. PHOTOS BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Agriculture
Bugesera: Rice farmers troubled as harmful weed invades key water reservoir
RAB has suspended movement of livestock, trade, milk, and manure in Kayonza District after discovering foot and mouth disease in Gahini, Mwiri and Murundi sectors. Courtesy photo
Agriculture
Foot-and-mouth disease hits Kayonza, livestock quarantined

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