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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
How a small modular reactor looks like. Rwanda is planning to establish such infrastructure to generate electricity from nuclear energy.
Minister reassures on safety of Rwanda’s nuclear energy plans
REG technicians work at a power substation in Bugesera. File.
Energy
New electricity sub-stations to boost supply to industrial parks
Infrastructure Minister Damien Murwanashyaka addresses senators while appearing before the Senate Committee on Economy and Finance on Tuesday, September 22. Courtesy
Energy
Rwanda targets first 110MW from nuclear energy by 2033
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye, said the African Risk Capacity Agency is expected to help Rwanda improve disaster preparedness.
Rwanda
What to know as Rwanda ratifies African Risk Capacity Agency
Chinese carmaker Chery has entered an agreement with the government to set up an electic vehicle assembly in Rwanda.
Rwanda
Chery: A look at car brands made by Chinese company entering Rwandan market
Rwandan residents spent more than Rwf290 billon on travel abroad in the first six months of 2026, according to NISR.
Tourism
Where do Rwandan travellers spend their money?
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Health
Snakebite Awareness Day: What to do after a snake bite
Ferwafa president Fabrice Shema's bail appeal trial was adjourned to next week as prosecutors and defence lawyers are working on a potential agreement.
Law
Agreements between prosecutors and defendants; what the law says
RwandAir staff pose with the award. Photo credit, RwandAir media.
Aviation
RwandAir wins continental award for best staff
A view of Nyabugogo wetland between the Gisozi and Gatsata areas. Courtesy
Environment
Cabinet approves new bills on environment, green financing
Tiggo 8 is a 7-seat SUV made by Chinese automaker Chery. Courtesy
Rwanda
Chinese automaker Chery to set up EV assembly plant in Rwanda
Farmers spray pesticides on a maize plantation in Musanze District amid calls for a new law to address concerns over seed quality. COURTESY PHOTO
Agriculture
Farmers want new law to tackle seed quality concerns
FERWAFA president Fabrice Shema.
Crime
FERWAFA boss’ appeal delayed as parties work on undisclosed agreement
Rwandan residents spent more than Rwf290 billon on travel abroad in the first six months of 2026, according to NISR.
Rwanda
Rwandans spent over Rwf290bn on travel abroad in six months
Gorilla tourism accounted for nearly 80 per cent of expenditure by non-resident air travellors to Rwanda from May to July and 2026. Courtesy
Tourism
Gorilla tourism fetches over Rwf67bn in three months
Roofs of more than 60 houses and 10 classrooms were blown off by windstorms on Sunday, September 13. Courtesy
Environment
Sunday's storms damage 64 houses, 10 classrooms
A farmer shows seeds of a new maize variety under trial in Bugarama, Rusizi District on January 21, 2026. Photo by RAB
Law
What to know as new laws on farming, fishing come into force
Workers pack chilli peppers at NAEB in Kigali for export. File photo.
Agriculture
New traceability drive seeks to protect horticulture exports

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