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Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore, speaks a panel discussion during the eleventh National Security Symposium 2024, on May 23. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Generating sufficient energy to power national development a high priority – Rwandan minister says at security conference

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Workers inside a briquettes factory in Mageragere Sector, Nyarugenge District. On January 11, the Lower Chamber of Parliament approved a law ratifying a $300 million (about Rwf380 billion) financing agreement meant to fund a sustainable and eco-friendly energy project in Rwanda. Photo: Willy Mucyo
Featured

Off-grid energy access at 21% of Rwandan households

Friday, January 26, 2024
A landscape view of Karongi port on the shores of Lake Kivu. An investigation by Rwanda Environment Management Authority revealed that construction and agriculture projects, as well as waste discharge, are polluting four major lakes in Rwanda. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Environment

Main polluters of four major lakes revealed: What next?

Thursday, January 11, 2024
A view of the newly restored forest in Gicumbi District though a project dubbed 'Green Gicumbi'. Rwanda is set to launch a carbon market framework at the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) in December this year. File
Environment

COP28: What is Rwanda taking to Dubai for global climate meeting?

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Nyamuragira volcano
Environment

Observatory allays fears over “intense” lava activity in Nyamuragira volcano

Sunday, November 12, 2023
A caretaker helps children at the newly constructed early childhood development center at Rugerero Model Village. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

How newly set up ECD is impacting lives in Rugerero Model Village

Monday, November 06, 2023
Inside one of irish potato collection in Nyabisindu. Consumers have voiced concerns over significant price hikes in Irish potatoes. Sam Ngendahimana

Are you as tired of costly potatoes as I am? If so, then it’s time we all go electric

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
One of the extraction facilities floating on Lake Kivu which is used to extract gas from deep water.
Energy

Major methane gas exploitation projects on Lake Kivu

Thursday, October 12, 2023
A view of Rusumo hydroelectric power plant that is under construction in Kirehe District. Upon its fully completion, all diesel-run power plants would be stopped. File
Energy

Govt to save at least Rwf20b annually after shutting down diesel power plants

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A view of the newly completed Shema Power Lake Kivu (SPLK) plant in Rubavu District. The $400 million facility, is currently providing 37.5 megawatts. According to the plant officials, by February 2024, the SPLK methane plant will be providing a total of 56MW. Photo: Courtesy

Rwanda’s biggest methane power plant connected to national grid

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Rusumo Hydro Project is a joint scheme shared by Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. Upon full operation, it is expected to generate 80MW, with each country getting 26.6MW. File
Energy

Rwanda shuts down its diesel power plants

Sunday, October 08, 2023
Evergiste Niyonsenga overseeing the ongoing ZECC project at RP-IPRC. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

New eco-friendly food cooling method unveiled

Friday, September 22, 2023