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A flooded Nyabugogo marshland in Kigali. Rwanda will use the funds to restore the lower Nyabarongo River watershed to reduce flood risk, landslides, and soil erosion. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

New project seeks to avert dangers posed by Nyabarongo River

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Local visitors during a guided tour of Buhanga Eco-Park in Musanze District. According to a new ministerial order, Buhanga forest is now part of Volcanoes National Park, Ngendahimana
Environment

Buhanga forest now part of Volcanoes National Park

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Residents plant a tree at Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali. As Rwanda seeks to plant 65 million trees, restoring urban forests is among the priorities. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Environment

Inside govt efforts to restore urban forests

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The Ministerial Order relating to a nature reserve of a person – which can also be called a private nature reserve – was gazetted on October 25. File
Environment

Eight things to know about owning a private nature reserve

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Some of dozens of houses affected by winds in Kirehe’s Mpanga Sector on October 26. Courtesy
Environment

Govt pledges support to disaster hit communities in Kirehe

Monday, October 28, 2024
A music band entertains the clients at Kisimenti based bar. During a noise pollution inspection in Kigali, on October 26, five bars were found to be in violation of ministerial instructions on noise pollution. Craish
Environment

Noise pollution: Kigali bars warned of over non-compliance

Monday, October 28, 2024
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Environment

You can now legally own a nature reserve in Rwanda. Here are the requirements

Monday, October 28, 2024
Some of houses affected by winds in Kirehe District. Courtesy
Environment

PHOTOS: Kirehe: Heavy winds, rains devastate Mpanga sector

Monday, October 28, 2024
L-R: Governor of Western Province Lambert Dushimimana, UN Resident Coordinator Ozonnia Ojielo and Rubavu District Mayor Prosper Mulindwa took part in the community work on Saturday, October 26, in Rugerero Sector. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rubavu: Minister Murasira urges soil erosion control measures to prevent floods

Sunday, October 27, 2024
Students tour Busaga forest in Rongi Sector of Muhanga District. File
Environment

Officials explain issues slowing privatisation of state forests

Sunday, October 27, 2024
RPPA Director General Joyeuse Uwingeneye speaks during a past meeting. Courtesy
Environment

New public procurement policy focuses on efficiency, environmental protection – officials

Saturday, October 26, 2024
President Paul Kagame spoke during the official opening of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) on Friday, October 25, in Samoa, where he called on the leaders to address climate change.
Environment

CHOGM 2024: Kagame calls for urgent climate action

Friday, October 25, 2024
Electric buses at Down Town Bus station in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Eight ways new procurement policy seeks to green Rwanda’s economy

Friday, October 25, 2024
Lightning killed three children in Bumbogo Sector of Gasabo District, on the evening of October 24.
Environment

Lightning, landslide kill 5 children in Kigali

Thursday, October 24, 2024
A view of a segment of the artist's impression of Green City Kigali Project. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali Green City Project secures Rw38bn funding

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
IZI Electric, Kigali-based e-mobility company, has secured a $220,000 (Rwf300 million) round of financing in grants from Rwanda Green Fund (Fonerwa).
Environment

Rwandan e-mobility firm secures Rwf300m to expand fleet

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A nursery tree in Bugesera District. Ten districts are set to receive a substantial share of the 65 million trees to be planted across Rwanda this October. File
Environment

Top 10 districts set to benefit from 65m reforestation drive

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Farmers cultivate cassava in Rulindo District. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops. Courtesy
Environment

Farmers shift to short-cycle crops amidst minimal rains

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A farmer inspects her sweet potatoes. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops such as sweet potatoes, beans, and cassava.
Environment

Farmers look to resilient crops as poor rains threaten harvests

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
A scene of an incident where a lightning strike claimed the life of one person, along with eight cows and sixteen sheep, during Sunday’s heavy rain in Kirehe District on October 20. Courtesy
Environment

Kirehe: Lightning kills 24-year-old woman, cows and sheep

Monday, October 21, 2024