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Athanase Nduwumuremyi, Coordinator of OFAB Rwanda Chapter (R) explaining about the performance of biotech cassava to Sylvia Kyeyune in Rubona, Huye District, on June 18. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda nears release of first biotech crops

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Hippos are among the animals destroying farmers' crops in Kayonza, having been left outside the park's fence.
Society

Wildlife left outside Akagera fence fuels conflict with community

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
At least 1,232 households in Rusizi District are set to be compensated to pave the way for land acquisition for the Ruzizi III power plant on the Rwandan side. Courtesy
Energy

Over 1,200 households to be compensated for Ruzizi III power project

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force officers donate cows to residents of Kirehe District as part of the 2026 Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme. According to officials, more than 900 vulnerable families in Eastern Province are set to benefit from livestock donations. Courtesy
Rwanda

Defence outreach: Kirehe residents welcome livestock donations

Monday, June 22, 2026
Workers packaging fresh chili for export in Kigali. File
Economy

Export crop production surges in first quarter of 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026
Kosmotive founder Blandine Umuziranenge (second right) receives the Girls Innovation Award during the YouthConnekt summit in October 2019. Courtesy.
Business

Inside Rwandan enterprises shortlisted for Africa’s Business Heroes

Thursday, June 18, 2026
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