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Road construction activities in Remera in 2022. Under the new arrangement, both residents and the city will contribute 50 per cent each. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

City of Kigali revises cost-sharing model for neighbourhood roads

Friday, March 13, 2026

A section of Remera residential area which the City of Kigali has earmarked for redevelopment. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

Why official land prices no longer reflect reality

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Workers search for victims after a retaining wall collapsed during construction of a commercial building in Kimironko on January 8, 2024. File photo.

How bad design, drainage make retaining walls a hidden risk

Friday, February 27, 2026

A view of Gisenyi airstrip that is under rehabilitation in Rubavu town. According the officials the revamping works are in their final stages. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Gisenyi airstrip re-opening expected to boost tourism, trade

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

A section of Sulfo Rwanda Industries in Nyarugenge District. Factories operating outside designated industrial zones have been given up to 10 years to relocate to approved areas. File

What to know as govt sets deadline for factories to relocate to industrial zones

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Workers demolish some of the remaining properties at Giporoso. Photos by Kellya Keza

Giporoso-Masaka road upgrade: More businesses relocate

Monday, February 23, 2026

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Why lands office is racing to hire 3,000 agents

Saturday, February 21, 2026

A tea plantation in Nyamasheke District. The state owns about 120,000 hectares of land, equivalent to roughly 500,000 plots, most of which are allocated to agriculture and forestry. Craish BAHIZI

Over 120,000 hectares of state-owned land idle, govt looks to put it to use

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

A road construction project in Kigali. Local govt officers say the 2022 law is leading to delays in some projects due to its centralised approach.

Delays, inflated costs 'hit public projects' under new system

Thursday, February 12, 2026

PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NKANGURA

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva joins Gahini residents in Umuganda

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Some of the 530 properties expected to be affected by the Giporoso–Masaka road expansion project. Photo by Kellya Keza.

What determines property value in expropriation cases?

Friday, January 30, 2026

One of the rehabilitated houses of the survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy

Nyabihu: Repairs to resume on homes of Genocide survivors

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Rwanda Revenue Authority has warned vehicle owners of penalties if they fail to complete vehicle ownership transfer registration by the end of February 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

RRA gives 30-day window to complete vehicle ownership transfers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

A view of the village built for more than 80 families displaced by the construction of the Rusumo hydropower plant in Kirehe District. Courtesy

Inside $4m housing scheme for families displaced by Rusumo power project

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The ongoing construction works for a new landfill and a Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) in Rubavu District. Courtesy

Construction of Rubavu modern landfill gets underway

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Muslims during a prayer at Giporoso based mosque 'Masjid Baytul' on Friday, January 9. The mosque, located near Hill Top Hotel, is set to be relocated following plans to begin the expansion of the Prince House–Masaka Road in February. Photo by Peter Ntigurirwa.

Giporoso mosque to relocate ahead of road expansion

Sunday, January 25, 2026

An artist's impression of Muvumba multipurpose dam in Nyagatare.

Major multipurpose dams set to ease water shortages by 2030

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

A view of Karongi taxi park.

Karongi seeks Rwf100m to improve city roads

Sunday, January 18, 2026

An artistic impression of Parklane Center being developed in Kigali. Courtesy

25-storey Parklane Center breaks ground in Kigali

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Commuters have praised the improved sevices provided by state-owned company Ecofleet Solutions just nearly two months after the rollout. Craish BAHIZI

Ecofleet buses offer 'much better' commuter experience

Friday, January 16, 2026