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Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze.
Environment

Former Minister Ngabitsinze resumes office as ARC Group’s Director General

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Electric buses that transport commuters in Kigali City. City of Kigali in June anncounced its decision to ban the entry of new diesel-powered public buses in favour of electric ones. Courtesy
Environment

Transporters wary as Kigali moves to electric buses only

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The rehabilitation work is currently underway across four major wetlands, Kibumba (68 ha), Nyabugogo (131 ha), Rugenge-Rwintare (65 ha), and Gikondo (162 ha), with progress at approximately 56 percent. Courtesy
Environment

From ponds to playgrounds: What’s in store for Kigali’s revamped wetlands?

Monday, July 14, 2025
A view of a man-made sand beach at the shores of Lake Kivu, in Rubavu town. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

REMA issues tough warning over Lake Kivu buffer zone encroachment

Monday, July 14, 2025
The Green Amayaga project is a six-year initiative, launched in October 2020, aiming at promoting biodiversity, foster ecosystem services, increase agricultural productivity and reduce the vulnerability of people.
Environment

Rwanda secures Rwf25bn to expand ecosystem restoration

Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Minister in charge of Emergency Management , Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira and other officials dance with residents during the inauguration of the newly constructed houses to accommodate people affected by the disasters in May 2023 in Musanze District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

PHOTOS: Thousands of disaster-hit families to get new homes in Northern, Western provinces

Wednesday, July 09, 2025
A view of a construction project of an integrated waste treatment facility designed to process both faecal and solid waste in Rusizi District. Courtesy
Environment

Rusizi waste treatment project to create 1,200 green jobs

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Rwanda is set to begin restoring the degraded Nyungwe–Ruhango corridor by August
Environment

Nyungwe-Ruhango green corridor restoration to begin in August

Saturday, July 05, 2025
Kigalians on walkways of the newly revamped Nyandungu wetland Eco-Tourism Park. The 121 hectares wetland was rehabilitated to become Ecotourism Park. Courtesy
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park recorded over 76,000 visitors in 2024

Monday, June 30, 2025
A view Ishywa island in Lake Kivu in Western Province. Courtesy
Environment

What you need to know as Govt prepares to classify 148 islands

Saturday, June 28, 2025
A flock of Grey Crowned Cranes at Akagera National Park
Environment

East Africa unites to protect endangered grey crowned cranes

Saturday, June 28, 2025
A view of Nyabugogo river, is reported to be increasingly under threat from a range of pollution sources stemming from poor waste management practices
Environment

Scientists raise alarm over worsening pollution in Nyabugogo river

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Valentine Uwamariya, the Minister of Environment.
Environment

Rwanda to mobilise $500m for conservation efforts, says minister

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Juliet Kabera, DG of REMA speaking at the conference.
Environment

Biodiversity finance experts converge in Kigali to discuss $700bn funding gap

Saturday, June 28, 2025
From June 21 to 30, Rwanda is forecast to have rainfall ranging between five millimetres and 60 millimetres. File
Environment

Why it’s raining more than usual this June in Rwanda

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Igitondo cy'isuku, the initiative launched in February 2022 dedicates one hour weekly to cleaning activities that address health challenges facing local communities.
Environment

Igitondo cy'isuku: How one hour of community service is driving change

Sunday, June 22, 2025
Sharita residents cross Nyagisenyi stream on their way back home from market in Rweru Sector. Over 80 families remaining to the island call for relocation. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

What is the fate of households to be relocated from islands?

Thursday, June 19, 2025
A vehicle that employs modern technologies to sweep and clean dirty roads in Kigali City. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali’s smart street-cleaning revolution driven by innovation and dignity

Thursday, June 19, 2025
The school has adopted eco-friendly briquettes made from organic waste—part of a growing nationwide shift towards sustainable energy in schools. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Environment

From firewood to briquettes: Nyagatare schools lead Rwanda’s green cooking revolution

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
A vehicle that employs modern technologies to sweep and clean dirty roads in Kigali City. Courtesy
Environment

City of Kigali introduces modern road cleaning technology

Monday, June 16, 2025