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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

A flood retention dam with a capacity to retain two million cubic metres of flood water along River Sebeya in Rubavu District.

Inside Rwanda's Rwf154 bn budget for climate change adaptation

Monday, August 19, 2024

A total of 3,850 tonnes of rice from Bugarama that have been stranded at the stores due to lack of market, got buyers on Sunday, August 18. According to Rusizi District Mayor Anicet Kibiriga, the produce was purchased by the National Strategic Grain Reserve and EAX (East Africa Exchange) a local company in cross-border trade. Courtesy

Rusizi: Over 3,000 tonnes of rice get long-awaited buyers

Sunday, August 18, 2024

An artistic impression of the proposed Kibeho basilica in Nyaruguru District. File

Rwf3.5 billion required to expand Kibeho holy land sanctuary

Sunday, August 18, 2024

The City Hall in Central Business District. The National Electoral Commission has postponed elections for City of Kigali councillors.

City of Kigali councillors polls postponed

Friday, August 16, 2024

Participants and the officials pose for a group photo during the workshop on August 14.

FEATURED: FAO project to boost financial literacy, capital for MSMEs in agribusiness

Friday, August 16, 2024

Over 60,000 Catholic believers from around the world gathered at Kibeho Holy Land in Nyaruguru District to celebrate Assumption Day.

PHOTOS: Assumption Day: Catholic Church calls on youth to embrace positive values

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Workers sort brigquettes at OAK Investments that are used in clean cooking. Briquette are used to reduce the number of households that depend on firewood and charcoal for cooking.Courtesy

Inside major projects set to reduce reliance on wood fuel in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Raspberry Pi tech remote irrigation is an automated method that uses sensors and computers to schedule crop irrigation without the need for manual intervention. Courtesy

ICT ministry backs Raspberry Pi tech for remote irrigation

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

People with disabilities during the elections of their representative in the parliament on July 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi

People with disabilities outline top issues that need advocacy

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Pope Francis on August 12 appointed Reverend Jean Bosco Ntagungira as the new bishop of Butare Catholic Diocese.

Pope Francis appoints Rev. Ntagungira as new bishop of Butare Catholic Diocese

Monday, August 12, 2024

A view of Nyabugogo bus terminal in Nyarugenge District. The works to revamp it is set to commence in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Nyabugogo bus terminal to get $100 million facelift

Thursday, August 08, 2024

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze visits rice farmers in Rurambi marshland in Bugesera District in 2023. The newly initiated Rwanda Food Commodity Board aims at purchasing produce directly from farmers and its mission is to ensure national food security by making staple foods available and affordable. Courtesy

Key insights on the proposed 'Rwanda Food Commodity Board'

Thursday, August 08, 2024

NEC has approved a list of 45 candidates to contest in the City of Kigali councilors and Executive Committee members elections.

Candidates for City of Kigali councillors’ elections approved

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Farmers sort their rice produce at Bugarama rice farm. Rwanda Food Commodity Board” will be purchasing produce from farmers and also help them afford agro-inputs. File

Rwanda mulls agency to purchase produce from farmers

Sunday, August 04, 2024

Sensitive groups which include the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions are at risk as ongoing dry spells are exacerbating poor air quality. Craish Bahizi

Sensitive groups 'at risk' as dry spells exacerbate poor air quality

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Rubavu residents wade through a flooded residential area in Nyundo sector on May 3, 2023. Rwanda has identified a $7.1 billion funding gap to meet its climate action targets under the Paris Agreement by 2030. File

COP29: Rwanda advocates for doubling of climate change adaptation finance

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, on July 25, announced that key veterinary services will now be provided by private operators under the ‘Veterinary Sanitary Mandate’ Scheme. Craish Bahizi

How ready are private veterinarians after taking over key govt services?

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

A veterinarian conducts the artificial insemination at former ISAR Rubona farm. MINAGRI has announced that key veterinary services will now be provided by private operators. Courtesy

Govt hands over key veterinary services to private operators

Monday, July 29, 2024