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One field, two soil stories. Conservation Agriculture (left) keeps the soil covered, moist, and rich in organic matter. Conventional tillage (right) leaves it exposed, drier, and more vulnerable to degradation. The difference is visible. Photo: RICA.

Soil moisture: Rwanda’s most valuable agricultural resource

Friday, July 31, 2026
Flash floods caused by torrential rain in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, July 20, killed at least 20 people and left more than 100 missing. Courtesy
International

Afghanistan: Flash floods kill 20 as 100 more are missing

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Ongoing construction works at Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Project in Nyagatare on Saturday, July 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

What makes Muvumba dam project important?

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with global leaders on AI Commission during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, July 8. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Why Rwanda's seat at the global AI table matters for Africa

Monday, July 13, 2026
The Minister for Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira addresses senators on Monday, June 29. Photos Courtesy
Security

Locally developed lightning arresters set for testing

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends Eid prayers in the Bronx wearing a thobe fashioned from an Arsenal away kit featuring the 'Visit Rwanda' logo on the morning of Eid al-Adha, May 27, 2026.

The sleeve that went to prayers

Thursday, June 04, 2026
A dried-up irrigation channel cuts through a maize farm in Karangazi, Nyagatare District, highlighting the impact of dry conditions on agricultural production on July 27, 2024. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Environment

Nyagatare tops climate vulnerability rankings

Thursday, June 04, 2026
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Environment

June to bring rain, cooler temperatures

Monday, June 01, 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
Kalisa also built two dam liners with a combined capacity of 960 cubic metres and installed rainwater harvesting tanks.
Agriculture

Kayonza farmer turns arid land into thriving pasture

Monday, May 25, 2026
During the 25th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, in 2019, the writer spent 100 days crossing Rwanda in what he called the #BeThePeaceWalk.

Why Rwanda’s landscape must become a living memorial

Saturday, May 23, 2026
The event brought together representatives from MINUBUMWE, Rwanda Defence Force, Rwanda Golf Union, survivors, golfers, and staff and management of Kigali Golf Resort & Villas.
Kwibuka

RUGC/Kigali Golf Resort & Villas uses sport to honour Genocide victims, promote unity

Monday, May 11, 2026