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One of over 6000 houses damaged by the disasters in May. A quick assessment that followed the disaster which claimed 135 lives found that Rwf130billion was required to restore the damage.
Environment

Disaster recovery cost rises to Rwf300bn as assessment proceeds

Thursday, June 01, 2023
The New Times

Dealing with climate change: a call for the region to build a resilient East Africa through cooperation

Thursday, June 01, 2023
The plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies adopted Parliament’s inputs on the budget framework paper for the fiscal year 2023-2024, on May 26. Courtesy
Economy

Budget: Rwf220bn needed to address urgent financing gaps

Sunday, May 28, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame during her visit in Ngororero, one of the districts affected by floods and landslides earlier this month, on Friday, May 26. Courtesy
Rwanda

First Lady Jeannette Kagame visits disaster-affected families in Ngororero

Friday, May 26, 2023
New appartments to accommodate residents of Gitega Sector who live near Mpazi drainage. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Housing

Kigali needs 18,000 affordable houses annually

Friday, May 26, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were damaged by landslides and floods on May 3 in Rubavu District. Courtesy

The public health consequences of natural disasters

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were destroyed by landslides and floods on May 2- 3 in Rubavu District. Courtesy
Environment

Rwf700m raised for victims of floods, landslides

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The New Times
Featured

Rusizi residents cautioned on disasters amid heavy rains

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The type of cement donated, he noted, is the best quality, known as “Twiga Plus”, which is recommended for big infrastructures.
Rwanda

Twiga Cement donates 1,280 bags to disaster-affected households

Sunday, May 14, 2023
Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame’s answer to recent disaster; empathy, new homes and sustainable future

Saturday, May 13, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were destroyed by disasters on May 3 in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu. According to new statistics the number of people killed by flash floods and landslides on May 2 and May 3 has risen to 135. Courtesy

Death toll from disasters reaches 135, over 20,000 left homeless

Saturday, May 13, 2023
President Paul Kagame visits residents affected by disasters in Rubavu District , on Friday, May 12. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kagame visits disaster-hit citizens, promises quick support

Friday, May 12, 2023