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 Emmanuel Nkangura
Emmanuel Nkangura
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
Officials from Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and Trinity Metals Group, launch a lithium exploration project in  Musha sector, Rwamagana District on November 28. Courtesy
Economy
Rwamagana: Rwf3 billion invested in lithium exploration
A view of Akagera valley in Bugesera. The district is a home to nine lakes and three rivers with abundant marshlands.
Environment
Bugesera: 90 per cent of wetlands untapped, officials urge investment
Six districts in Rwanda, including Kirehe, Gatsibo, Gicumbi, Karongi, Nyamagabe, and Gisagara, have been provided with classrooms that benefit both the refugees and host communities. All photos: Courtesy
Education
Gisagara: Refugee students inspire local dropouts to return to school
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Football
Tanzania’s 202 Brigade beat RDF 5 Division in football friendly
A farmer irrigates his cabagge plantation in Akagera wetland near Mahama refugee camp.
Agriculture
Mahama refugees turn to farming after relief aid cut
Party members in Eastern Province were urged to participate in the idea-sharing sessions in their respective villages on drafting the 5-year party manifesto, which is set to replace the party's current 7-year manifesto.
Politics
Eastern Province: RPF leaders pledge to enhance members' self-reliance

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