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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
Emma Uwera, a seed entrepreneur and plant breeder, inspects her plantation in Rwamagana District on January 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

Farmers back agriculture bill, seek swift implementation

Sunday, July 26, 2026
American philanthropist and billionaire Bill Gates visits TKMD Syringes Manufacturing in Rwamagana on Monday, July 20. Courtesy
Rwanda

What major projects are funded by Bill Gates in Rwanda?

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Among other issues, the report found that maize seed varieties WH 403, WH 605 and WH 507, supplied through Tubura, One Acre Fund and Western Seed Company, failed to deliver the expected yields. Mugwiza
Agriculture

MPs demand answers from three ministers over agric issues

Monday, June 29, 2026
Athanase Nduwumuremyi, Coordinator of OFAB Rwanda Chapter (R) explaining about the performance of biotech cassava to Sylvia Kyeyune in Rubona, Huye District, on June 18. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda nears release of first biotech crops

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Kosmotive founder Blandine Umuziranenge (second right) receives the Girls Innovation Award during the YouthConnekt summit in October 2019. Courtesy.
Business

Inside Rwandan enterprises shortlisted for Africa’s Business Heroes

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Agriculture remains a key sector in Rwanda. The population is about 14 million, and agriculture contributes about 20% of GDP while employing approximately 38% of the workforce.

Why farming startups fail – and how you can avoid it

Monday, May 25, 2026
A farmer sorts beans leaves in Muko Sector in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

What do farmers expect as agric budget rises by 45%

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Kinigi potato set for biotech development

Sunday, May 10, 2026
ACES, in collaboration with the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other partners, organised a national “train-the-trainer” workshop.
Featured

ACES trains Rwandan customs, enforcement officers to control harmful refrigerants

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Flying foxes holding onto a round wooden branch with their claws.

Urgent call to protect Rwanda’s bats, including critically endangered Hill’s horseshoe bat

Friday, April 17, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during AI for Impact Global South Forum”in Kigali on 21 January 2026. Courtesy
Technology

From India to Africa: What India’s public-sector AI experience offers Rwanda and the Global South

Tuesday, March 31, 2026