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When violent floods and landslides swept through Rwanda in May 2023, claiming 130 lives and displacing thousands, Kigali’s vulnerability to climate extremes became painfully clear. But the city is fighting back - w

Becoming a city in the forest: Catalyzing Kigali’s climate resilience through nature

Friday, November 29, 2024
When violent floods and landslides swept through Rwanda in May 2023, claiming 130 lives and displacing thousands, Kigali’s vulnerability to climate extremes became painfully clear. But the city is fighting back - with nature as its ally

FEATURED: Becoming a city in the forest: Catalyzing Kigali’s climate resilience through nature

Friday, November 29, 2024
Officials pose for a photo during the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Conference, in Kigali on November 7. Photo: Courtesy.
Environment

Rwanda loses $300m to disasters annually - report

Friday, November 08, 2024
Nineteen petrol stations in Kigali, situated in designated wetland areas, are set to be closed by the end of November. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Nearly 20 petrol stations in wetlands to be closed

Thursday, October 31, 2024
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
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
Agriculture Minister Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe participates in a fruit tree planting activity in Rubavu District, on Thursday, October 24. GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Agriculture

Youth-centred model fruit orchards launched in secondary cities

Friday, October 25, 2024
A woman inspects her fruits trees in Nyamagabe. MINAGRI has a five-year initiative to grow fruit trees across the country in a drive aimed at combatting malnutrition.
Agriculture

Ministry mulls Rwf18 billion plan to plant 6m fruit trees, fight malnutrition

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Hailstorm ravaged farmers’ crops in Gakenke District on the evening of October 1. Courtesy
Environment

Hailstorm ravages crops in Gakenke, forecaster warns of heavy rains in October

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
As part of its Byikorere campaign, Irembo took the opportunity to assist citizens at four different sites across the city. All photos: Courtesy.
Featured

Irembo showcases over 200 online govt services at Kigali Car-Free Day

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
A segment of a residential hotspot identified as a high-risk zone in Gatsata. Other hotspots include Jabana, Nduba, Kimisagara, Nyakabanda, Kigali, and Mageragere sectors, as well as areas near wetlands. Photo: File
Environment

What next after identifying 326 major disaster hotspots?

Sunday, September 22, 2024
The city mayor of Kigali Samuel Dusengiyumva responding the questions that was asked by the audience during the GEN-Z comedy show on September 19

Kigali Mayor encourages Gen-Z to maintain city’s cleanliness at comedy event

Friday, September 20, 2024