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Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Narcisse Mupenzi (Nyamasheke)
Rwanda
Six districts get new mayors
Friday, December 08, 2023
The previous Presidential Order – of July 9, 2012 – provided that changing ownership of immovable property for any reason shall be subject to a fee equal to Rwf20,000, irrespective of the value of the concerned property.Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Government waives fees on over 10 services
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shop in Rwanda. File
Environment
Regional MPs push for effective solution to single-use plastic materials
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Minister of Environment Jeanne D’Arc Mujawamariya after signing a cooperation agreement with officials from Singapore, on the implementation of article 6 of the Paris Agreement of the Carbon market on December 2. Photo: Courtesy
Environment
Inside Rwanda’s carbon credit deal with Singapore, Kuwait
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
The Lower Chamber of Parliament on December 4 passed a bill governing bio-safety, which aims to address the potential risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). COURTESY
Rwanda
Parliament passes bill governing GMOs
Monday, December 04, 2023
Ignite Power co-founder Angela Homsi (6th from left) in a group photo with other winners of the 15th Zayed Sustainability Prize, and UAE leaders, in Dubai, on December 2, 2023. COURTESY
Energy
Rwandan firm wins $1m award for solar energy solutions
Monday, December 04, 2023
Rwanda signed cooperation agreements with Kuwait towards the implementation of article 6 of the Paris Agreement that governs the Carbon market in Dubai on December 2.
Environment
Carbon market governance: Rwanda inks deals with Singapore, Kuwait
Saturday, December 02, 2023
Nyabarongo water treatment plant in Kigali. AfDB approves over $270m for water access, sanitation. FILE
Rwanda
Rwanda: AfDB approves over $270m for water access, sanitation
Saturday, December 02, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya officiates the launch of Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework, on December 2, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. She highlighted that this is a crucial move to advance climate action and facilitate Rwanda’s participation and maximize carbon market opportunities.
Environment
Rwanda’s carbon market framework launch, more events at COP28
Saturday, December 02, 2023
Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during a guided tour of the revamped Nyandungu wetland Eco-Park, the first public recreational and touristic facility in Kigali, on Thursday, November 30. The ecotourism park is a symbol of Rwanda’s wetland restoration efforts. Photos by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Environment
PHOTOS: EAC lawmakers wowed by Nyandungu Ecotourism Park
Friday, December 01, 2023
The financial year 2022-2023 was characterised by an increase in prices of services and goods, particularly foodstuff and fuel, which contributed to an increase in import bills and the cost of living. SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Economy
Six key highlights in central bank report
Friday, December 01, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses a special sitting of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) in Kigali, on November 29. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda
PM Ngirente commends intra-EAC trade growth
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Residents are no longer charged a fee on sale-based land transfer for any plot with up to Rwf5 million value, after the government of Rwanda scrapped the charge on title service.
Infrastructure
Rwanda revises fees on land transfer by sale
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa addresses the media during a news briefing on August 17. File
Economy
Central bank governor speaks out on dollar scarcity, de-dollarisation talk
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The National Bank of Rwanda Governor, John Rwangombwa (R), presents the central bank’s annual report for the financial year 2022/2023 to Parliament, as the Deputy Speaker in charge of Finance and Administration at the Lower House, Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana, looks on , on November 27, 2023
Rwanda
Digital currency development process underway – central bank governor
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The National Bank of Rwanda Governor, John Rwangombwa (R), presents the central bank’s annual report for the financial year 2022/2023 to Parliament, as the Deputy Speaker in charge of Finance and Administration at the Lower House, Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana, looks on , on November 27, 2023
Economy
Digital currency development process underway – central bank governor
Monday, November 27, 2023
EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana (L) and MP Fatuma Ndangiza address a press conference on the regional parliament's meeting in Rwanda, on November 27, 2023 (Courtesy)
Africa
EALA to hold EAC Partner States accountable for poor contribution remittance
Monday, November 27, 2023
Bugesera District Mayor Richard Mutabazi speaks to journalists about the reported case of minors engaged in sex work, at the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in the district’s Ntarama Sector, on November 25. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Crime
Bugesera: ‘Minors in sex work’ case “must be addressed as defilement”
Monday, November 27, 2023

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