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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Danston, in partnership with ACES, is constructing a state-of-the-art environmental test chamber at a modern warehouse facility in Rwanda. (1)
Featured
From losses to profit: Inside SPOKE cold-chain model reshaping rural farming
Senators follow the presentation of the draft finance bill by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa on June 11. Courtesy
Agriculture
Fertiliser subsidy hits Rwf64bn as Middle-East turmoil spikes prices
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa,  arrives at the parliament to present the draft finance bill of the 2026-27 fiscal year, to Members of Parliament on Thursday, June 11. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Domestic resources, borrowing account for 93% of 2026/27 budget
An aerial view of Gikondo wetland that has been under restauration. The Government has invited qualified long-term management and financing partners to bid for the operation of the Kigali Wetlands Park. Courtesy.
Environment
Govt seeks manager, financing partner for Kigali Wetlands Park
Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission fo Afria (ECA) addresses delegates during the Africa Development Impact Forum, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 11. Courtesy
Rwanda
Amb. Gatete on Africa's potential to create jobs for over 50m youth
A section of Kigali-Muhanga road at Ku Cyinyoni in Kigali. The government is inviting contractors to bid for the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Kigali-Muhanga road. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Infrastructure
Kigali-Muhanga road expansion: Requirements contractors must meet
Aerial view of Kagano model village in Kitabi Sector, Nyamagabe District. Courtesy
Housing
Funding secured for climate-resilient settlement sites 
More private land notaries have been authorized to provide land transfer services, a move aimed at improving access to land administration services and reducing processing times. Courtesy photo.
Rwanda
Over 100 private notaries cleared for land transfer services
A farmer works in her avocado plantation in Nyamagabe District on April 29, 2022. Although avocados are grown nationwide, production is concentrated in districts such as Gisagara, Huye, Nyagatare, Nyanza and Rusizi.   Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture
Why Gisagara district is pushing for an avocado processing plant
A section of an informal settlement earmarked for upgrading and redevelopment in Jali, Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Housing
What is the best housing model for Mount Kigali, Jali, Rebero? 
Land technicians from the National Land Authority are conducting a nationwide field inspection of 611 private land surveyors across the country as part of an assessment exercise running from May 25 to june 12 2026
Rwanda
Govt to expand land surveying capacity with two more stations
Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District.  Key mitigation measures  included renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and waste management
Environment
Govt reduces 1.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions
Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy
How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually
Artist's impression of more than 1,600 modern housing units that are being developed in the Nyabisindu area in Gasabo District
Housing
10 things to know about Nyabisindu housing project
The project is also expected to facilitate electricity trade between Rwanda and Tanzania.
Energy
How Rusumo power project is transforming key sectors in Rwanda
Rwanda’s first Upper Air Observation Station, officially inaugurated in Huye District on Thursday, June 4. Courtesy
Environment
Rwanda's first upper-air weather station launched in Huye
The Rusizi port on the shores of Lake Kivu is 97 per cent complete. Courtesy
Infrastructure
PHOTOS: Seven major infrastructure projects nearing completion
Rwanda Kent State student Patricie Mugabo sits in the cockpit of a Cessna aircraft before making her first flight. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)
Aviation
PHOTOS: Five Rwandans on pilot course in US make their first flight

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