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Afisa Muhawenimana fetches water from a newly installed station in Nyamugari sector in Kirehe. Muhawenimana lost her eldest son in 2022 when drowned in the Akagera River after he went to fetch water.
Rwanda

How groundwater drilling transformed livelihoods in Kirehe

Monday, December 02, 2024
Miners on duty in Kabacuzi in Muhanga District. According to Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) , mining companies that pollute rivers could lose their licences. File
Environment

Mining firms risk losing licences over polluting rivers

Sunday, December 01, 2024
(L-R) Gregoire Kayibanda, Leon Mugesera and Theoneste Bagosora, the key architects of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. Courtesy

Kayibanda, Mugesera and Bagosora: The Tropical Nazis

Friday, November 22, 2024
Tourists visit Akagera National Park. In Rwanda, every $1 million (approximately Rwf1.3 billion) invested in nature-based tourism creates 1,328 new jobs, both directly and indirectly.
Rwanda

Nature-based tourism poised to boost Rwanda’s economy

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
A landscape view of Karongi Port on the shores of Lake Kivu.

Beyond beauty and a thousand hills, Rwanda offers abundant opportunity

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Yuhi V Musinga became Rwanda's 20th king in December 1896, at just 12 years old, following a coup led by his uncles and mother. Net Photo

The project that originated Rwanda from Gasabo was born in Brussels

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
During a tour visit at Rusumo Hydro power Project, it was highlighted that the power plant will connect over a million residents in Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi.
Energy

Rusumo hydropower project nears completion, to generate 80MW

Friday, November 15, 2024
In the third quarter of 2024, Akagera National Park experienced significant growth, generating over $1.5 million (approximately Rwf2 billion) in tourism revenue and attracting more than 16,000 visitors. Photo Courtesy
Tourism

Akagera park tourism revenue hits Rwf2bn in third quarter

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Gishwati-Mukura, one of four national parks in the country consists of two separate forests, the larger Gishwati and the smaller Mukura. As of October 25, 2024, new community committees for Rwanda’s national parks will provide locals with a structured role in park management. Photo courtesy
Environment

New community committees for national parks to foster conservation efforts

Monday, November 11, 2024
Visitors walk at the Canopy walkway that slides over the forest up to 60 meters high in Nyungwe Forest National Park. It is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, rich in biodiversity, and spectacularly beautiful.  Sam Ngen
Society

Eight must-visit Rwandan destinations for nature lovers

Saturday, November 09, 2024
Mountain gorillas from Susa group in the Volcanoes National Park. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

What you need to know about new changes in Rwanda’s national parks

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Kigali Water Ltd officials join Bugesera residents at the annual Tree Planting Day in Kanzenze cell, Ntarama sector, during Umuganda community service. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
Featured

FEATURED: Umuganda: Kigali Water leads annual Tree Planting Day in Bugesera

Sunday, October 27, 2024