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People receive services from local government authorities after community work. Rwanda began its decentralisation process in 2000 to improve governance, reduce poverty, and enhance service delivery by transferring authority and resources to local governments. Courtesy

How decentralization and visionary leadership drive progress

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
A neighbourhood in Kibagabaga in the capital Kigali. The new district land use master plans for eleven districts, approved by the Cabinet on November 28, are expected to guide sustainable land use and accelerate major urban development projects, according to the National Land Authority. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

Inside new district land use master plans

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
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Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
Entrepreneurs think they need a lot of money to start a business, but the most important capital at the beginning isn’t financial , it’s mindset

Money moves for entrepreneurs: Building a business on a budget

Monday, December 01, 2025
Agaciro Development Fund mobilised its leadership, staff, partners, and residents of Muhima Sector for a tree-planting exercise on Friday, November 28. All photos by Craish Bahizi.
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Agaciro Development Fund champions environmental conservation through tree-planting

Saturday, November 29, 2025
More than 470,000 people live in areas that interact with the park, benefitting through employment, small businesses, and daily coexistence with wildlife.
Tourism

How Akagera Park’s Rwf1.2bn community fund will be spent

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Economy

Why Dangote’s $1bn deal is a big deal for Zimbabwe’s economy

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Joan Cuka Kagwanja, Coordinator of the African Land Policy Center (ALPC) at the UN Economic Commission for Africa. Courtesy Photo.
Economy

As donor backing winds up, who will fund Africa’s land governance?

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Bank tellers attend to the customers at Bank of Kigali main branch on October 10. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Smart borrowing: When loans make sense and when they don’t

Monday, November 24, 2025
Sadrah Irasubiza, Managing Director of NetFella, speaks to the media during an event on cybersecurity and data protection awareness on Friday, November 21. Photo by Bahizi Craish.
Security

Why trained youth, stronger laws are key to digital safety

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Nyabarongo II is being constructed between Kamonyi, Gakenke, and Rulindo districts in the Northern and Southern provinces. On Friday, November 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Nyabarongo II dam construction prompts relocation of 3,000 people

Saturday, November 22, 2025
BK Foundation and GIZ officials pose with Heike Uta Dettmann, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Rwanda, during a visit to Davet Ltd on Thursday, November 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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BK Foundation, GIZ Rwanda award top MSMEs driving climate action, circular economy in Rwanda

Friday, November 21, 2025