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 Fidele Nsengiyumva
Fidele Nsengiyumva
Public satisfaction with agricultural services in Rwanda reached 61.5 per cent during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Courtesy
Agriculture
Lawmakers push for faster agric mechanization and input delivery
Rwanda is developing an AI-powered mobile application designed to provide instant access to legal texts and case law. COURTESY
Technology
Rwanda to launch AI-powered mobile app for legal texts and case law
The City of Kigali, alongside Bugesera, Nyagatare, and Musanze districts, recorded the highest number of land-related disputes in the country.
Rwanda
Kigali, Bugesera, Nyagatare, and Musanze top list of land dispute hotspots
Donatha Yankurije, 40, and her husband, Alfred Uzabakiriho, 43, against all odds, chose love over hatred, peace over vengeance, and unity over division. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Beyond forgiveness: Genocide survivor finds love where pain once lived
A Rwandan senate delegation has expressed concern over the heavy influence Belgium holds in shaping European perspectives on Africa’s Great Lakes regional affairs.
International
Nordic countries blindly follow Belgium’s lead on Great Lakes affairs – Senators
The City of Kigali has said mud bricks or adobe are not allowed to be used in construction of commercial buildings, churches, or mosques. File
Infrastructure
City of Kigali bans use of mud bricks in construction of commercial buildings, churches
A very congested street during morning hours at Cyamitsingi in Remera in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Infrastructure
This is how vehicle owners will pay road maintenance levy if new bill is passed
Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera, addresses the parliamentary committee on Tuesday, on April 1
Energy
Minister explains why Rwanda still needs petroleum products despite EV adoption
According to the National Land Authority, women own about 19 per cent (2.2 million) of registered parcels while men solely own about 12 per cent (1.3 million parcels).
Infrastructure
A closer look at Rwanda's land ownership and price trends
Christine Mukabunani, the newly re-elected National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) spokesperson addresses members during the meeting. Courtesy
Politics
Mukabunani elected spokesperson of political parties, vows to preserve unity
The National Land Authority has announced a major integration of the Financial Management Information System into the existing Land Administration Information System
Infrastructure
National land system to integrate financial management information
Minister of Local government Patrice Mugenzi addresses Members of Parliament  during a plenary session that discussed the social protection and poverty reduction programme on Tuesday, March 25.
Economy
Rwf47 billion loaned out through VUP social protection programme
The Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) has said the recent electricity disruptions affecting various parts of the country were caused by acts of vandalism targeting transmission lines.
Energy
Utility body explains latest spate of power disruptions
Children eat nutritious food at ECDC in Nyamasheke District through “GIKURIRO KURI BOSE” program. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
How Govt plans to reduce stunting from 33% to 15%
Rwanda launches a land dashboard which is a fully automated platform on Monday, March 10. Courtesy..
Technology
New digital land registrations system ‘a game changer’ – Rwandans
The Minister of Environment, Valentine Uwamariya addresses the Parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs on March 10. Courtesy.
Infrastructure
Lawmakers highlight issues in land transfers, taxation of sold plots
Officials pose for a photo during the 3rd RRA Research Day on Friday, March 7.
Economy
Survey shows 15% increase in voluntary tax compliance
A  secondary student showcases their AI project during the grand finale of the First Lego League competition in Kigali,
Technology
Rwanda to develop 50 AI tools across various sectors: official

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