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A view of the ongoing construction works of a headrace tunnel at Nyabugogo II hydropower plant project in Gakenke. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Nyabarongo II reaches 75% completion, set to become Rwanda’s largest hydropower plant

Monday, August 31, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and officials during a guided tour of Muvumba Multi-Purpose Water Resource Development Programme in Nyagatare District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Over Rwf330 bn needed to expand Muvumba irrigation scheme

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Claver Gatete addresses the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, held in Durban, South Africa. Courtesy
Rwanda

Gatete: Africa holds potential to process 30% world's critical minerals

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
A view of a dam that was constructed to facilitate irrigation in Rulindo. File
Rwanda

When is a water abstraction permit required?

Monday, August 03, 2026
Senator Hadija Ndangiza Murangwa, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security.
Environment

Gaps in disaster prevention leave Rwf49bn repair bill: Senate report

Friday, July 31, 2026
A technician installs a solar panel on the roof of a home in Muhanga District. The government aims to encourage more households to adopt solar energy and allow surplus electricity generated by rooftop solar systems. File
Energy

Inside plan to buy solar power from households

Thursday, July 30, 2026
The 206 MW Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project will be constructed along the Ruzizi River. Courtesy MININFRA
Energy

Govt to pay Rwf10bn compensation for Rusizi III hydropower project

Friday, July 24, 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
Officials and delegates pose for a group photo. Kigali is set to bring together global energy leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators for the Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth (RE4SG) 2026 Summit. File
Featured

Kigali to host 6th edition of renewable energy summit to advance Africa’s sustainable growth

Monday, July 20, 2026
A Rwanda Energy Group electrician checks on a power metre in the community. File.
Energy

Rising electricity demand putting pressure on national grid - experts

Sunday, July 19, 2026
Ongoing construction works at Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Project in Nyagatare on Saturday, July 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

What makes Muvumba dam project important?

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Kabisa's fully electric heavy-duty truck that transports goods from Dar es Salaam to Rwanda. Courtesy
Infrastructure

What it’s like driving electric trucks across East Africa

Monday, July 13, 2026