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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Nyandungu Eco-Park welcomed 111,710 visitors in 2025, up from 48,813 in 2022. Courtesy
Business
Nyandungu Eco-Park expands investment drive
Officials and delegates pose for a group photo. Kigali is set to bring together global energy leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators for the Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth (RE4SG) 2026 Summit. File
Featured
Kigali to host 6th edition of renewable energy summit to advance Africa’s sustainable growth
A teacher helps a child with disabilities during a lesson. File
Education
Teachers equipped to identify disabilities in young learners
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Politics
A closer look at local government structure ahead of 2026 elections
The Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, speaks to journalists during the conference. File
Politics
What to know as Rwanda prepares for local govt elections
The government plans to invest Rwf24.8 billion by 2029 to improve access to education for children with disabilities
Education
Rwf24bn plan to boost access to education for children with disabilities
Cross-border truck en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Energy
Govt set to receive first 40,000-tonne direct fuel shipment
A section of a solar-powered irrigation system at work in the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in Eastern Province on Saturday,
July 11. PHOTO/CRAISH BAHIZI.
10 major projects to boost agriculture production
The week-long training, ran from July 6 through 11, 2026.
Featured
Zaria Court Hotel invests in hospitality training to elevate guest experience
A one year D. abyssinica planted within the Gahini Community Biodiversity Sanctuary.
Agriculture
Why govt is restoring rare Inkungu tree species
Workers at Nyabisindu Rehousing Project in Remera Sector of Gasabo District on June 29. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Housing
Housing: 7 models to replace individual homebuilding
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visits the Nyabarongo II Hydropower Project, currently under construction along the Nyabarongo River on November 25, 2025. File
Energy
Floating solar panels on Nyabarongo dam could generate 200MW: PM
Nzove III Water Treatment Plant, whose capacity will rise from 40,000 cubic metres to 65,000 cubic metres per day by September 2026. File
Infrastructure
Major water projects to double supply by 2029
A view of a newly established residential settlement in Musave, Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District.
Housing
What's holding back Kigali's settlement sites?
Rwanda has spent Rwf47.7 billion on fuel subsidies between March and June 2026. File
Energy
Govt spends over Rwf47bn on fuel subsidies
Rwanda Revenue Authority Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti addresses journalists on Wednesday, July 8. Courtesy
Economy
Inside RRA's plan to raise Rwf4.6tn
Rwanda Revenue Authority Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti addresses journalists on Wednesday, July 8. Courtesy
Finance
Tax revenue reaches Rwf4tn in 2025/26 fiscal year
Urukumbuzi Estate, commonly known as Kwa Dubai, in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District. The housing estate was reported in 2023 to have serious construction defects, forcing many homeowners to relocate. File photo
Housing
Can ending individual homebuilding improve housing standards?

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