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I&M Bank Rwanda staff during a tree planting exercise. More than 68 million trees were planted in Rwanda during the 2025-26 planting season, which began in October. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Environment

Nearly 70 million trees planted in eight months

Monday, June 01, 2026
Through the programme, 2,300 households from the districts of Gakenke and Nyabihu are expected to receive 23,868 seedlings that will contribute to combating malnutrition and environmental degradation
Featured

Gakenke: SKOL donates over 12,000 trees to help combat malnutrition

Monday, May 25, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the initiative signed on Monday, May 18. Courtesy
Featured

New fruit tree initiative to help feed over 4,000 schools, conserve environment

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The new measures aimed at reducing malnutrition and stunting among children. File
Health

Western Province expands fruit tree planting to end malnutrition

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Women with disabilities pose for a photo during a campaign, calling for an early warning system to cope with the effects of climate change. File
Women

Activists call for inclusive early warning systems for women with disabilities

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Among the trees planted were 4,000 fruit trees, 3,000 for crops, 3,000 for forests, and 2,000 for other uses.
Featured

Greening Kigali: Equity Bank, partners plant 12,000 trees in Gasabo

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Defense Minister Marizamunda and Alice Kayitesi Governor of South Province during the launch of the Community Outreach Programme 2026 in Rugalika Sector of Kamonyi District
Security

PHOTOS: RDF, police target education, healthcare in Rwf2.5bn community outreach

Monday, March 09, 2026
Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda, Hannington Namara, Iris Irumva, the Chief Executive Officer of Lead Access, and The Country Director of AGRA in Rwanda, Jean Pierre Ndagijimana interact at the launch of the initiative ahead of the celebrations of the 2026 International Women’s Day, due on March 8.  Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Equity Bank, partners launch drive to advance women’s leadership, financial inclusion

Friday, March 06, 2026
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi and other bank officials plant trees on Saturday, February 28. The bank marked the milestone with a renewed environmental pledge, planting about 3,500 trees in Kigali. cOURTESY
Featured

Featured: BK marks 60 years with tree planting drive among key activities

Monday, March 02, 2026
Construction works of Gishanda dam, that is expected to be finished by August, will support a cooperative of 560 farmers growing avocado and mangoes.
Environment

Inside Kayonza's irrigation bid to mitigate climate change impacts

Sunday, February 22, 2026
A technician works inside a cookstove testing labaratory at Rwanda Standards Board. File
Environment

REMA explains charges for new carbon market projects

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Some of the newly introduced electric buses operating in public transport at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. File.
Environment

20 green initiatives that defined Rwanda’s climate agenda in 2025

Wednesday, December 24, 2025