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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
One of Doreen Karehe's greenhouses in which juicy strawberries are growing in hydroponics in Bugesera District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture
Inside Rwanda’s $2 million Agritech Innovation Fund
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with RDF officers after the meeting on Thursday.
Security
PHOTOS: Kagame, RDF top brass discuss security priorities
The Minister of Education, Gaspard Twagirayezu addresses best performers during the launch of the results on Tuesday,  August 27. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Education
Govt to recruit finance managers for primary schools
Visitors speak tp children at  Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre in Bugesera. Five children who are undergoing rehabilitation at the centre are set to be released. File
Education
Five children under rehab to reunite with families after passing national exams
A landscape view of Rugando in Kigali City. National Land Authority has plans to renew its campaign to encourage land owners to register their parcels in October. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
What next after govt ‘temporarily’ claims 1.4 million plots of land?
Rwanda has donated up to $1.2 million (over Rwf1.5 billion) in support of relief efforts by Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl in late June and early July. Courtesy
Africa
Rwanda donates $1.2m to Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl
Visitors at Muyanza Dam that was constructed to help farmers in irrigation in Rulindo District on September 10, 2019. Courtesy
Technology
Digital payment system introduced for water use permits in Rwanda
Children with disabilities play at Jordan Foundation in Karuruma, Gasabo District.  FILE
Education
How Rwanda is faring in special needs education
A  teacher inspects who students do their work during the remedial course programme for lower primary pupils  at GS Mayange B - Copy
Education
Remedial course programme makes significant impact as it concludes
Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned of “intense and frequent lightning strikes,” especially at the beginning of the forthcoming rainy season
Environment
Meteorology agency warns of intense lightning strikes as rainy season starts
Minister of Local Government Jean-Claude Musabyimana.
Religion
Govt bans over 40 religious sects
Visitors tour a greenhouse in which the seed multiplication is conducted in Musanze District. Agricultural output in Rwanda is projected to rise by 10% in the 2025 Season A. Courtesy
Agriculture
Agricultural output set to increase by 10% in 2025: What will drive growth?
The elections of City of Kigali Councillors and Executive Committee will be held on Thursday, August 22. Dan Gatsinzi
Elections
Elections of city councillors, executive committee due on Thursday
Akagera National Park generated $4.8 million (Rwf6.45 billion) in tourism revenues in in 2023.
Tourism
Akagera National Park generates over Rwf6bn in revenues
Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested Jean Ruranga, a former State Attorney in the Ministry of Justice, over crimes of money laundering and illicit enrichment.
Crime
Former judicial officer in custody over money laundering, illicit enrichment
A flood retention dam with a capacity to retain two million cubic metres of flood water along River Sebeya in Rubavu District.
Environment
Inside Rwanda's Rwf154 bn budget for climate change adaptation
 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
Economy
Rusizi: Over 3,000 tonnes of rice get long-awaited buyers
An artistic impression of the proposed Kibeho basilica in Nyaruguru District. File
Religion
Rwf3.5 billion required to expand Kibeho holy land sanctuary

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