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Samuel Ishimwe and Eric Ibyishaka pose for a photo. the two engineers also worked on tea suitability analysis, examining how climate change could gradually push tea cultivation towards higher elevations. Courtesy
Rwanda

Turning satellite data into solutions for farmers, cities and mines

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Farmers work in a potato plantation in Musanze. The government is set to spend more than Rwf64 billion subsidising fertilisers in the 2026-27 financial year. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

How Rwanda's fertiliser subsidy scheme works

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
A section of a solar-powered irrigation system at work in the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in Eastern Province on Saturday, July 11. PHOTO/CRAISH BAHIZI.

10 major projects to boost agriculture production

Monday, July 13, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visits Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Project in Nyagatare on Saturday, July 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Editorial

Muvumba dam cannot afford further delays

Monday, July 13, 2026
Theodosie Mukamunana checks black soldier fly larvae feeding on decomposing organic household waste inside a greenhouse at the Black Soldier Fly Knowledge and Learning Centre in Kamonyi District.
Agriculture

Farmers turn to black soldier flies for cheaper fertilizer, feed

Sunday, July 12, 2026
Farmers salvage rice crops washed away by flooding in Nyagatare District in 2020. File photo.
Agriculture

Govt steps up measures to shield agriculture from global shocks

Friday, July 10, 2026
Ecobank Rwanda headquarters. Ecobank has launched its first dedicated agricultural lending facility, aimed at addressing the persistent financing gap in one of the country’s most critical sectors. Courtesy
Featured

Ecobank Rwanda launches first dedicated agriculture lending facility, offering up to Rwf2bn

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
One of the refugees from Mahama refugee Camp, works at a maize collection centre owned by refugees in Kirehe. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Self-reliance is the best refugee policy

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Dr. Beth Nasiforo Mukarwego, Chairperson of the organisation, who holds a PhD in special needs education. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

How RUB is helping blind and partially sighted persons build dignified lives

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira touring the exhibition by refugee youth doing agribusiness in Mugombwa camp
Rwanda

How 15,000 refugee households will become self-reliant by 2030

Monday, July 06, 2026
Karekezi and his family and the house built for him by the RDF, RNP and local authorities. Photo credit, Emmanuel Nkangura.
Housing

"Today, I am liberated": New house ends years of eviction for Kayonza man

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Visitors tour the store at Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), in Bugesera District. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Agriculture

Locally produced fertiliser to reach 40% of national demand

Friday, July 03, 2026