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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

A flood monitoring station at a drainage in Gikondo. The government is strengthening its disaster preparedness and emergency financing systems as the country braces for potentially wetter-than-normal
conditions linked to El Niño. PHOTO/FILE

Inside plan to respond to El Niño disasters

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Some chemicals and hazardous waste collected from schools and health facilities. They will be stored at a new facility that was constructed near Nduba landfill in Gasabo District in Kigali. File

Hazardous waste to be temporarily stored at new specialised facility

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

A flooded residential area in May 2023 in Rwanda. File

Govt steps up flood preparedness as strong El Niño looms

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

According to the results of the 10th consecutive national Grey Crowned Crane census, Rwanda's Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to 1,438. Courtesy

Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to nearly 1,500 – survey

Monday, August 17, 2026

Xavio Imbabazi, owner of Golden Insects, inspecting compost at his farm. File

Certification costs threaten organic fertiliser ambitions

Monday, August 17, 2026

Local government elections will begin in October and be concluded in December.

Key dates in upcoming local govt elections

Sunday, August 16, 2026

The government is planning to spend Rwf783.5 billion on climate action, equivalent to 10 percent of the Rwf7,796.3 billion total budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. File

10% of 2026/27 budget to go to climate resilience projects

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Workers destroy substandard alcoholic beverages seized by police and local authorities across Rulindo District’s 17 sectors on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

All you need to know about disposal of ethanol, illicit alcohol

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Nkombo residents cross Lake Kivu. The district officials have confirmed that they plan to build a 370-metre bridge that could soon link Nkombo Island to the mainland. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Rusizi mulls aerial bridge over Lake Kivu to link Nkombo Island

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Veterinarians treat a dog at New Vision Veterinary Hospital in Nyarutarama, Kigali. Courtesy

Inside Kigali’s specialised hospital for dogs and cats

Monday, August 10, 2026

A view of a newly constructed Ngoma- Bugesera-Nyanza road, a shorter route for freight trucks travelling between Tanzania and Rwanda’s Southern and Western provinces. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza

New Bugesera road cuts freight time, opens up trade opportunities

Monday, August 10, 2026

Hakan Power Plant is located in Mamba Sector of Gisagara District. Craish BAHIZI

How Gisagara peat power plant could double production to 70MW

Sunday, August 09, 2026

Farmers during a study tour in wheat farm in Burera District. Rwanda had 16 wheat varieties, 83 protected maize varieties, 12 soybean varieties among others.

Theft of protected crop varieties to attract Rwf100m fine under new law

Friday, August 07, 2026

The 470,000 littres of seized ethanol will be disposed at the Nduba landfill in Gasabo District. Courtesy

470,000 litres of ethanol to be discarded amid crackdown on illict alcohol

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Rwanda traditional ballet dancers 'Urukerereza' perform during Umuganura Ceremony in Nyanza. Rusizi District will host the national Umuganura celebrations on August 7. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rusizi was picked for Umuganura celebrations

Thursday, August 06, 2026

RISE programme is designed for young people who have been out of school for at least three years, including those who dropped out in S4, S5 or S6. File

5,000 dropouts join upper secondary catch-up programme

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa, European Union Ambassador to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, and European Investment Bank Vice-President Thomas Östros sign a €65 million financing agreement.

Rwf110bn secured for climate resilience project in volcanoes region

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Visitors at Kivuwatt project in Lake Kivu. Rwanda will host the 12th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE'27). File

Rwanda to host 12th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition in 2027

Thursday, August 06, 2026