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Some properties owned by Dutere Imbere Murundi Cooperative that brings together 1,914 farmers cultivating about 330 hectares of rice, with an average seasonal output of 1,800 tonnes. All photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Kayonza farmers demand second reservoir after flood losses

Monday, April 06, 2026
An initiative of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy, developed in collaboration with public and private institutions.
Education

Key things to know about Rwanda’s first Kinyarwanda ICT dictionary

Monday, April 06, 2026
A sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. Kigali generates approximately 3,240 cubic metres of wastewater per day, with about half discharged untreated into the environment. File
Infrastructure

Gasabo to get dedicated sewage system

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Extracting compressed natural gas (CNG) from Lake Kivu for cooking is part of the country’s strategy to mitigate the effects of rising petroleum price. State Minister for Infrastructure Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye has revealed that Rwandans may start using methane gas from Lake Kivu for cooking in early 2028.
Energy

Rwandans could start using cooking gas from Lake Kivu in 2028 - minister

Sunday, April 05, 2026
A section of Buhanga kwa Gihanga, features a 30-hectare natural forest and a water stream.
Tourism

Musanze launches Rwf100bn plan to develop ancient coronation site for tourism

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Archbishop of Kigali, Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, leads Holy Communion alongside fellow clerics during the Easter celebration at St Michel Cathedral on Sunday, April 5. All photos by Kellya Keza.
Religion

Easter Sunday: Christians urged to find courage, healing

Sunday, April 05, 2026
‎The planned market project will cover 12,470 square meters and include a three-storey building. It will host fresh produce vendors, retail shops, banks, restaurants and other services.
Rwanda

Kirehe: Construction of Rwf12bn Nyakarambi market awaits govt approval

Sunday, April 05, 2026
A view Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced revised public transport fares for intercity and interdistrict routes, with the new tariffs set to take effect on Monday, April 6. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Here are new transport fares from Kigali to provinces

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda.
Religion

Cardinal Kambanda urges renewed faith as Rwanda marks Easter ahead of Genocide commemoration

Saturday, April 04, 2026
Participants at BK Business Club, an exclusive engagement that brought together key corporate clients and partners of the Bank, on April 2, 2026, at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas (Dan Gatsinzi).
Featured

Businesses tap BK Open API to automate payments, track transactions in real time

Saturday, April 04, 2026
A wide view of Rusumo cross-border market. The market completed in 2022 has 11 occupants. To bridge the gap, officials say within a month, they will address issues including unreliable electricity supply within the premises, which has been a pressing issue.
Rwanda

Kirehe: Officials move to restore power, sanitation at Rusumo cross-border market

Saturday, April 04, 2026
A US Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury during the war on Iran, on March 31, 2026 [Handout/US Air Force via Reuters]
International

What is happening on day 36 of US-Israeli attacks on Iran?

Saturday, April 04, 2026