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Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, addresses journalists while presenting figures of the first quarter of 2026, on Tuesday, June 16. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Economy grew 10% in first quarter of 2026

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Officials and the graduates pose for a group photo at the graduation ceremony at Rwanda Polytechnic Kigali College, on June 12. The graduation held after completing a six-month training programme in geospatial and digital skills under the Innovate4DigiJobs initiative. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

EcoMappers graduates 40 youths for geospatial, digital economy jobs

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Rwanda Space Agency's teleport is in Rwamagana District. Courtesy of Igihe
Environment

How Rwanda’s certified teleport benefits citizens

Thursday, June 11, 2026
A farmer works in her avocado plantation in Nyamagabe District on April 29, 2022. Although avocados are grown nationwide, production is concentrated in districts such as Gisagara, Huye, Nyagatare, Nyanza and Rusizi. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

Why Gisagara district is pushing for an avocado processing plant

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Farmers work at a maize drying station in Gatsibo District. The subsidy includes 60 percent on damsheets and chopper machines, warehouses and storage facilities at 50 percent. Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture

Govt support drives climate-smart farming in Kayonza

Monday, June 08, 2026
A section of the Murindi Agri Show showcasing small-scale farming techniques, where farmers can learn practical urban farming methods. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

MPs raise concerns over urban farming, insurance gaps

Monday, June 08, 2026
Data from the Special Guarantee Fund (SGF) show that between July 2025 and April 2026, residents in Eastern Province filed 1,249 wildlife damage claims. Of these, 1,097 were compensated, totaling Rwf194.6 million.
Environment

Wildlife damage claims halve as govt studies primate compensation

Thursday, June 04, 2026
A vendor navigates a busy open-air market balancing a large wicker basket overhead, loaded with a mixed assortment of fresh produce including tomatoes, carrots, citrus fruits, and green mangoes. This image illustrates several critical cold chain failures at the first-mile transportation stage. Photo By: Calorine Namara
Featured

PHOTOS: Saving the harvest: How ACES is helping farmers close Rwanda’s cold-chain gap

Friday, May 29, 2026
Beyond the harvest, the real work begins beneath the surface. Leaving crop residues allows the farmers to return essential nutrients to the land, mimicking the natural protection of cover crops to build organic matter, keep soil moisture and combat erosion (Photo courtesy: RICA).

Naked soil, vanishing harvests: The hidden disaster beneath uncovered fields

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Murekatete in her poultry farm. She turned job-hunting frustration into a thriving poultry business. Courtesy photos.
Women

How one graduate turned job frustration into farming fortune

Tuesday, May 26, 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
Workers package fresh vegetables for export at the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Rwanda. Rwanda earned close to $20 million from agricultural exports in the first half of May 2026. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Agric exports rake in Rwf29bn in first half of May

Wednesday, May 20, 2026