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An artist's impression of the Kigali Green City project, which aims to create sustainable, environmentally friendly, and affordable housing. (Courtesy)
Housing

Govt moves to update building code for greener cities

Thursday, September 10, 2026
GGGI partners pose with their awards during the organisation’s 10th anniversary celebration in Kigali on Wednesday, September 2.
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GGGI marks decade of advancing Rwanda’s green growth, targets bigger impact

Monday, September 07, 2026
Workers sorting gabbages at Nduba Landfill. The transformation of Nduba landfill is among GGGI's flagship interventions. Courtesy
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From green cities to carbon markets: GGGI’s decade of supporting Rwanda’s transition to a green economy

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Kigali hosted the Africa Australia Clean Energy Conference from August 6–7 under the theme “Advancing a Sustainable Future Through Clean Energy, Climate Innovation and Critical Minerals for a Just Inclusive Transition”.

The smart city mirage: who are we building for?

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The replica of the Red Boat on Nanhu Lake is a popular tourist attraction in the city of Jiaxing, east China's Zhejiang Province 1

The little red boat that turned China into a futuristic nation

Friday, July 17, 2026
NCBA Bank Rwanda and with Longtai Group signed a financing partnership enabling more than 100 customers acquire electric vehicles (EVs). Courtesy
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NCBA Bank Rwanda surpasses 100 EV financing milestone with Longtai Group

Friday, July 03, 2026
More than 1,600 modern housing units are being developed in the Nyabisindu area in Gasabo District. Courtesy

Is Kigali transforming informal settlements into future-ready communities?

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
EVP CHARGER currently operates about 95 electric motorcycle superfast direct charging stations and nearly 20 superfast charging stations for electric cars.
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How EVP Charger is powering Rwanda’s EV transition

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
KIFC representatives during a meeting with Brazilian investors in November 2025. The meeting was co-organised by Planner Corretora de Valores S.A, a Brazilian firm that is now operating the Gako beef processing plant in Bugesera District. Courtesy

Rwanda’s financial ambition through the lens of São Paulo

Saturday, June 06, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda staff during a tree planting exercise in Kigali on November 28, 2025. More than 68 million trees were planted in Rwanda during the 2025-26 planting season, which began in October. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Climate action starts with us

Friday, June 05, 2026
Conservation officials take part in an exercise of identifying native trees that require special protection. Courtesy.
Environment

Rwanda’s native legacy trees to be protected under new rules

Saturday, May 23, 2026
A peacock displays its colourful feathers at the restored Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park. Courtesy

Acting locally, impacting globally: Rwanda’s biodiversity model in action

Friday, May 22, 2026