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Gertrude Majyambere, Strategic Partnerships Manager at I&M Bank Plc, speaks during the women entrepreneur-focused training in Huye District, on October 23, 2026. All photos by Jean d'Amour Mbonyinshuti.
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Rural women eye business growth through I&M Bank’s single-digit interest loans

Monday, October 26, 2026
President Paul Kagame greets thousands of residents during his outreach in Rubavu. Courtesy photo

Thank you, Kagame: Rwanda’s choices are inspiring Africa

Friday, October 23, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a photo at the launch of RUMBUKA Project. Courtesy
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FEATURED: HEINEKEN Africa Foundation, Ripple Effect Rwanda launch RUMBUKA Project to strengthen climate resilience, rural livelihoods

Thursday, October 22, 2026
A total of the 937 households from Rwamagana, Ngoma and Gatsibo districts received biogas systems under a clean-cooking initiative. COURTESY
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Biogas scheme brings cheaper, cleaner cooking to Eastern Province families

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Rwandan agribusiness entrepreneur Nadege Uwamahoro has been named among 100 women recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)
Agriculture

Rwandan agripreneur named among FAO’s 100 Women Heroes

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ) 2026 Conference and Exhibition in Tokyo, on Friday, October 16.
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PHOTOS: Rwanda showcases Mibirizi coffee at Japan expo

Friday, October 16, 2026
Rwandan young people harvest vegetables from a hydroponic vertical farm at FAO Rwanda’s building in Kigali, illustrating how innovation can help transform food production. Courtesy photo.

World Food Day: Innovation from investment to impact

Friday, October 16, 2026
Tea pluckers on duty in Sorwathe's plantation in Rulindo District. Sorwathe and and its sister company Silverback Tea are addressing some of the needs through early childhood development (ECD) centres, child nutrition, women’s associations, agricultural training and environmental initiatives. Courtesy
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How Sorwathe, Silverback Tea are supporting rural women, environmental sustainability

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Umukunzi works in her mushroom farm. She started mushroom project in 2018
Agriculture

Rural women cash in on mushroom farming, organic fertiliser

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The cooperative has taken 56 tonnes of chilli to market and earns about Rwf32 million per season.
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How CDAT is boosting yields, linking farmers to markets and improving farming practices

Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of a coffee plantation in Kirehe District. File
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Coffee day: A look at Rwanda’s evolving coffee farming

Thursday, October 01, 2026
The event held under the theme “Build Together. Lead Globally.” Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Sustainable Growers gives African coffee farmers global exposure for better returns

Wednesday, September 30, 2026