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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
Lawmakers have raised concerns about inadequate drying and storage facilities for maize that are undermining efforts to cut post-harvest losses. Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture
Lack of drying facilities affecting rice, maize harvest: MPs
Tourists in Kinigi after visiting gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda earned $161.5 million (approx. Rwf235.9 billion) from travel services in the fourth quarter of 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism
Rwanda’s travel services export revenues up 28%
MPs during a session. The Ministry of Environment has been given two months to explain the causes of a loss exceeding Rwf1.23 billion arising from poor management of forestry concession contracts.
Environment
MPs want environment ministry to explain Rwf1bn loss
A pupil undergoes a hearing screening at GS Cyivugiza during World Hearing Day..
Health
Hearing loss: Late detection, stigma deny children timely care
 Maj. Gen. Robert Yaw Affram, Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), awards United Nations medals to Rwandan peacekeepers during a ceremony held at the UN Tomping Compound in Juba on Tuesday, March 3.
Security
PHOTOS: UN honours Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has been summoned by the Senate to explain government plans to address persistent challenges in the livestock sector. File
Agriculture
Senate summons PM over issues in livestock sector
Health workers attend to patients at Girubuzima Health Center in Burera District. Courtesy
Health
Misclassified under Mutuelle de Santé? Here’s what to do
Rwanda is seeking to have two intangible heritages, Imigongo and Umuganura, recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Culture
Rwanda seeks UNESCO recognition of Imigongo, Umuganura
A flooded residential area in May 2023 in Rwanda. The heaviest rainfall is expected during the first and second dekads of the month of March. Germain Nsanzimana
Environment
Is your district expecting heavy rains, strong winds in March?
Women’s participation in Rwanda’s labour market increased by 7.4 percentage points between 2020 and 2024. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Labour force: Women participation increases by 7.4%
Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC) recognized outstanding agrodealers for their strong performance, innovation, and commitment to serving farming communitiesat RFC’s blending facility in the Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on February 27, 2026.  Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: Rwanda Fertilizer Company rewards top agrodealers driving distribution of customised fertilisers
The Volcanoes Community Resilience Project (VCRP) is delivering visible economic and social gains, particularly for farmers working on steep, high-altitude land in Nyabihu and Musanze districts.
Featured
Featured: Major resilience project begins paying off for north-west Rwanda communities
Workers search for victims after a retaining wall collapsed during construction of a commercial building in Kimironko on January 8, 2024. File photo.
Infrastructure
How bad design, drainage make retaining walls a hidden risk
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Rwanda
President Kagame meets Dialog Group global leaders
Minister of Finance Yusuf Murangwa and GiveDirectly chief executuve Nick Allardice shake hands after signing the agreement on Tuesday, February 24. Courtesy
Rwanda
Govt, GiveDirectly launch Rwf200bn fund to speed up poverty reduction
Over 49 people were injured and 147 houses damaged in Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza, and Nyabihu districts during heavy rain.
Environment
11 killed by rain-induced disasters in February
A nurse receives an expectant mother for antenatal services at Ngeruka Health centre in Bugesera District. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Health
Banks, insurance companies required to contribute to Mutuelle de Santé
A view of the retaining wall that collapsed onto CSP Richard Kamanzi's house in Kibagabaga Cell,  Kimironko Sector of Gasabo District. Courtesy
Rwanda
Gasabo: Neighbours of deceased ex-police officer Kamanzi speak out

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