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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
The rehabilitation work is currently underway across four major wetlands, Kibumba (68 ha), Nyabugogo (131 ha), Rugenge-Rwintare (65 ha), and Gikondo (162 ha), with progress at approximately 56 percent. Courtesy
Environment

From ponds to playgrounds: What’s in store for Kigali’s revamped wetlands?

Monday, July 14, 2025
At least 112 kilometres of drainage infrastructure have been identified as urgent priorities across Kigali to be rehabilitated.
Infrastructure

Over 100km of drainage to be built in Kigali

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Children at Kigali Public Library during the holiday
Education

From nature to tech: Exciting summer opportunities for Rwanda’s young learners

Monday, July 07, 2025
Rwanda is set to begin restoring the degraded Nyungwe–Ruhango corridor by August
Environment

Nyungwe-Ruhango green corridor restoration to begin in August

Saturday, July 05, 2025
Retired Captain Elizabeth Nyiramwiza, 76, one of the few surviving female fighters, has vivid memories of the harsh terrain and intense battles the liberators endured. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Rwanda

Where liberation began: The rise of Nyagatare District

Thursday, July 03, 2025
Kigalians on walkways of the newly revamped Nyandungu wetland Eco-Tourism Park. The 121 hectares wetland was rehabilitated to become Ecotourism Park. Courtesy
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park recorded over 76,000 visitors in 2024

Monday, June 30, 2025
A flock of Grey Crowned Cranes at Akagera National Park
Environment

East Africa unites to protect endangered grey crowned cranes

Saturday, June 28, 2025
A view of Nyabugogo river, is reported to be increasingly under threat from a range of pollution sources stemming from poor waste management practices
Environment

Scientists raise alarm over worsening pollution in Nyabugogo river

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Valentine Uwamariya, the Minister of Environment.
Environment

Rwanda to mobilise $500m for conservation efforts, says minister

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Juliet Kabera, DG of REMA speaking at the conference.
Environment

Biodiversity finance experts converge in Kigali to discuss $700bn funding gap

Saturday, June 28, 2025
A view Ishywa island in Lake Kivu in Western Province. Courtesy
Environment

What you need to know as Govt prepares to classify 148 islands

Saturday, June 28, 2025