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Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the Defence Spokesperson and Director General of International Military Cooperation delivered a lecture to members of Itorero Indangamirwa Cohort 16 at the Gabiro Military Training Centre
Security
Gen Karuretwa urges young Rwandans to be active contributors to development
Friday, July 03, 2026
A vehicle that employs modern technologies to sweep and clean dirty roads in Kigali City. Courtesy (1)
Rwanda
City officials quizzed on tendering anomalies
Friday, July 03, 2026
City of Kigali officials have said that the delayed Kigali Infrastructure Project (KIP) is expected to resume within the next three months. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure
Kigali Infrastructure Project to resume within three months
Thursday, July 02, 2026
A view of the ongoing construction works of phase One of the Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Project that reach 61.5 per cent completion. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Muvumba multipurpose dam project reaches 61.5% completion
Thursday, July 02, 2026
REMA plans to deploy drones by the end of August to detect and curb illegal waste burning, particularly at night. File
Environment
Drones to hunt down illegal waste burners from August
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Director General Juliet Kabera addresses members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security on Tuesday, June 30. Courtesy
Housing
REMA boss calls for end to individual homebuilding
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Mahama I irrigation project in Kirehe District is expected to become operational by October. Courtesy
Rwanda
Mahama irrigation project set for launch after years of delays
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
The Nyamagabe fish breeding centre has reached 85 per cent completion. Photo by Craish BAHIZI.
Agriculture
Rwf1bn fish breeding centre nears completion
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Minister for Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira addresses senators on Monday, June 29. Photos Courtesy
Security
Locally developed lightning arresters set for testing
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Students use computers during ICT lesson at Groupe Scolaire Munini in Nyarugguru District. Ministry of education said all 1,500 schools targeted under the government's connectivity programme had been connected. Craish Bahizi
Education
Govt plans zero-rated education platforms to improve school internet
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Minister of Trade and Industry Antoine Marie Kajangwe (R) and Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi during the signing cereomy on Monday, June 29. Courtesy.
Business
Rwanda, Kenya sign deal for petroleum importation through Northern Corridor
Monday, June 29, 2026
Umurenge SACCOS prepare to roll out digital services, including internet banking platforms expected by December 2026. File
Technology
SACCO digitisation advances as govt puts focus on skills
Monday, June 29, 2026
Some of the newly completed units at Bumbogo housing project.
Housing
Law on homeowners' associations in the offing - officials
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Mininster of Local Government Dominque Habimana delivers his remarks during the National Dialogue between the Ministry of Local Government and the Rwanda Civil Society Platform on Thursday, June 25, Courtesy
Rwanda
Civil society urged to deepen local partnerships
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Children from Sherrie Silver Foundation pose for a photo with Lieke van de Wiel, the UNICEF Country Representative to Rwanda. Photo by Kellya Keza
Featured
A song of four decades of impact as UNICEF Rwanda marks child rights progress
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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Infrastructure
Ecofleet boss outlines gains, gaps in public transport six months after reform rollout
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Graduates attend University of Rwanda's 2025 graduation ceremony. A new study found that university graduates earn 5.27 times more than young people with no formal education, even as more than 92 per cent of employed youth continue to work in the informal economy. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Economy
New study highlights stubborn youth informality despite employment gains
Saturday, June 27, 2026
A worker at Enviroserve Rwanda’s e-waste recycling facility in Kigali handles electronic waste. The circular economy model is being validated to improve production efficiency and promote waste-to-value investment. Photo courtesy.
Environment
Waste-to-value model tested to power circular economy shift
Saturday, June 27, 2026

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