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Nyandungu Eco Park, one of Rwanda's major climate friendly projects so far. The country is looking for $12bn for greater efforts in addressing climate change between 2025-2035.
Environment

Who will fund Rwanda’s $12bn climate action plan?

Saturday, October 25, 2025
A view of Kinyaga residential area in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Housing

How new settlement site rules will reshape real estate development

Friday, October 17, 2025
A view of a construction site at Rebero in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Govt to enforce new eco-friendly rules for settlement planning

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Rwanda Polytechnic students during a course on the installation of a solar panel. The government is set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 53% in 2035 as a new target. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda revises greenhouse gas emissions reduction target to 53%

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Officials lay a foundation stone to a construction project of a health centre in Rutsiro. The district has announced the suspension issuing of the construction permit
Housing

Why Rutsiro has suspended issuance of building permits

Monday, September 29, 2025
A panel discussion takes place during the Eastern Province Retreat held in Kayonza on September 21-22, 2025.
Infrastructure

Geo-Spatial Hub adopted in Eastern Province to address land wrangles

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
A view of the newly constructed housing blocks to accommodate residents identified as high risk zone dwellers in Nyarugenge District near Mpazi drainage in Kigali. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt unveils budget plans to transform Kigali's informal settlements

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Kicukiro District has ordered a comprehensive review of the 306-hectare Karama II settlement site in Kanombe Sector. COURTESY
Infrastructure

What next after City of Kigali orders review of Kicukiro settlement site?

Friday, August 08, 2025
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Infrastructure

10 ways Rwanda wants to build greener, more inclusive cities, rural settlements

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
An artistic impression of Rugarama Park Estate, a planned development set to occupy 30 hectares between Nyamirambo and Rebero in Kigali. The $50 million project was expected to accommodate over 10,000 residents.
Housing

Why some key housing projects in Kigali remain incomplete

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Lawmakers have raised concerns over delayed physical planning for 8,361 hectares of residential land in the City of Kigali.
Housing

Why City of Kigali missed deadline to demarcate new residential sites

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Artistic impression of housing units in the upcoming Heza Estate in the Batsinda area in Kinyinya. Courtesy
Housing

You need Rwf80m to afford a home in upcoming Heza Estate

Wednesday, July 09, 2025