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One field, two soil stories. Conservation Agriculture (left) keeps the soil covered, moist, and rich in organic matter. Conventional tillage (right) leaves it exposed, drier, and more vulnerable to degradation. The difference is visible. Photo: RICA.

Soil moisture: Rwanda’s most valuable agricultural resource

Friday, July 31, 2026
The congress was held under the theme Seeds as a Strategic Engine for National Transformation Advancing a Competitive, Private-Sector-Led Seed System for Food Security, Jobs and Trade.
Agriculture

Research, innovation key to Africa's seed market ambitions

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Some fruitbats that live in some trees in Nyarutarama in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

How bat conservation protects people and nature

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Visitors listen as RICA staff member explains the benefits of conservation agriculture at the institution's demonstration plots during a recent visit. (Courtesy)

Inside RICA's role in advancing Rwanda's farming through conservation agriculture

Monday, July 27, 2026
Phytochemicals, also known as phytonutrients, are naturally occurring plant-based compounds that provide important health benefits.

The plant powerhouses that protect your health

Friday, July 24, 2026
Residents wait at a water point in Zindiro, Gasabo District, with empty jerrycans awaiting collection. File photo.

Ending Kigali's perennial water crisis

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Electricity access had reached 84 per cent by June 2025, comprising both grid and off-grid connections. File
Editorial

The energy sector possesses huge investment opportunity

Monday, July 20, 2026
Ongoing construction works of Rwanda's third liquid nitrogen production plant in Kayonza. Works have reached 80 percent and the centre is expected to be completed by December 2026
Rwanda

Kayonza: Liquid nitrogen plant 80% complete

Monday, July 20, 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
Residents transport water on a bicycle during a dry season in Kigali. According to WASAC, Kigali needs an additional 65,000 cubic metres of water every day to close the gap between supply and demand
Editorial

Water shortages must not become the cost of Rwanda’s progress

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Nzove III Water Treatment Plant, whose capacity will rise from 40,000 cubic metres to 65,000 cubic metres per day by September 2026. File
Infrastructure

Major water projects to double supply by 2029

Friday, July 10, 2026
Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (C), Rwanda's ambassador to Russia, Joseph Nzabamwita (Left) and Rwanda Atomic Energy Board CEO Dr. Fidele Ndahayo during a meeting with Russian delegation in Moscow on June 29, 2026. Courtesy
Energy

Who will finance Rwanda's first small nuclear reactor?

Wednesday, July 08, 2026