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Some of the 30 houses that were destroyed by heavy rain and strong winds in Nyagatare District on Monday, September 21
Environment

Nyagatare: Heavy rains leave dozens of families homeless

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye, said the African Risk Capacity Agency is expected to help Rwanda improve disaster preparedness.
Rwanda

What to know as Rwanda ratifies African Risk Capacity Agency

Monday, September 21, 2026
Salomon Jyambere, a CJC Rwanda beneficiary from Kirumbo village in Western Rwanda, holds a climate justice message. The programme helped his family rebuild following flood damage to their home. CJC Rwanda has been shortlisted for the 2026 Big Impact Award. Photo/Courtesy.
Featured

Climate Just Communities Rwanda shortlisted for 2026 Big Impact Award

Friday, September 11, 2026
A view of the construction of a drainage in Rubavu town as part Rwanda Urban Development Project. Photos By Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rubavu draws Rwf63bn plan to prevent flash floods

Sunday, September 06, 2026
Ngabitsinze speaks during the forum.
Rwanda

Why African countries need early warning systems, shock funds

Saturday, September 05, 2026
A flood monitoring station at a drainage in Gikondo. The government is strengthening its disaster preparedness and emergency financing systems as the country braces for potentially wetter-than-normal conditions linked to El Niño. PHOTO/FILE
Environment

Inside plan to respond to El Niño disasters

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Students who are benefiting from UK-funded regional initiative during a group work. File
Rwanda

How a regional project is shaping climate innovation

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Craft workers produce handmade goods at a community workshop. The Canvas Home Small Grants programme supports artisan groups seeking to expand production and improve market access. PHOTO-COURTESY OF Christian Mbanza
Education

Seven scholarships, grants and fellowships for Rwandans

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Flash floods caused by torrential rain in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, July 20, killed at least 20 people and left more than 100 missing. Courtesy
International

Afghanistan: Flash floods kill 20 as 100 more are missing

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Minister for Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira addresses senators on Monday, June 29. Photos Courtesy
Security

Locally developed lightning arresters set for testing

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A mobile Money agent counts the money while on duty in Kigali. For a great many Rwandans, income does not flow steadily; it comes in waves. File

How to budget when your income comes in waves

Monday, June 29, 2026
Brigadier General Louis Kanobayire, Commandant of the Rwanda Air Force School, addresses the meeting on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force in Kigali, June 15. Courtesy
Rwanda

EASF experts meet in Kigali to harmonise air operations guidelines

Monday, June 15, 2026