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The committee chairperson Fulgence Nsengiyumva speaks during a presentation of a report by the Committee on Economy and Finance assessing the implementation of 2020 Senate resolution, on Tuesday, July 7. courtesy
Economy

Private sector urged to support industrial park development

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva during a guided tour of Musanze industrial zone on August 14, 2025. The Senate will summon the Prime Minister to explain how the government plans to address persistent issues delaying the development of infrastructure in industrial parks. Courtesy
Economy

Senate summons PM over issues in industrial park development

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Workers construct a drainage in Remera. The report also revealed that 268 of the 320 planned drainage channels across Kigali, 84 per cent remain unconstructed. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

What next for Kigali's unfinished drainage projects?

Friday, July 03, 2026
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Director General Juliet Kabera addresses members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security on Tuesday, June 30. Courtesy
Housing

REMA boss calls for end to individual homebuilding

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
The Minister for Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira addresses senators on Monday, June 29. Photos Courtesy
Security

Locally developed lightning arresters set for testing

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A boat loaded with bicycles on its way to Sharita, an island spanning 90 hectares. It is expected that some 84 households comprising 610 people will relocate from the island.
Environment

At-risk island residents to be fully relocated by 2029

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Zimbabwe’s National Assembly on Thursday, June 18, voted to pass a constitutional amendment bill, which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangawa’s term of office.
International

Zimbabwe parliament passes bill extending presidential terms

Friday, June 19, 2026
The additional funding aimed at enhancing ongoing welfare programmes that promote survivors’ well-being and living conditions was highlighted on Thursday, June 18. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Budget for Genocide survivors’ support rises by nealry Rwf3bn

Friday, June 19, 2026
The proposed allocation for establishing and rehabilitating feeder roads increased by Rwf483 billion, bringing the total allocation to more than Rwf1,270 billion. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Senators welcome Rwf480bn boost to feeder roads budget

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (2nd Left) addresses senators during a consultation meeting on autism in Rwanda on Wednesday, June 17. COURTESY
Health

Renewed call for support services for children with autism

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. Members of Parliament have raised concerns over planned cuts to agriculture. Courtesy
Agriculture

MPs warn over cuts to agriculture, transport funding

Wednesday, May 27, 2026