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Cross-border trucks pass through Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District. File photo.
Economy

Experts call for policy reforms to ease fuel cost pressures

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced that petrol would henceforth be capped at RWF 2,938 per litre, while diesel was kept at RWF 2,205 per litre. Sam Ngendahimana

Fuel prices up twice in 10 days: The Iran war’s hidden tax on Rwandans

Friday, April 17, 2026
An electrician works on an electricity supply project in Gicumbi District. With the new financing bill, 200,000 households are expected to gain access to electricity and expand the use of clean cooking energy.
Rwanda

200,000 households to get electricity under new financing

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Rwanda is hosting the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Mission -Phase 1 .
Energy

IAEA experts in Rwanda to assess readiness for nuclear power

Monday, March 02, 2026
A woman shares her views during the 19th edition of Umushyikirano. From February 5, Rwanda will host the 20th National Dialogue Council at the Kigali Convention Centre. File

Beyond access: Rwanda’s experiment in citizen power

Thursday, February 05, 2026
All public transport buses operating in Kigali are expected to be electric by the end of 2026, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure. Courtesy
Economy

Six major projects to watch in 2026

Friday, January 02, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during Rwanda Youth Neclear Summit 2025 in Kigali on December 18. Courtesy
Education

Expert urges students to consider careers in nuclear energy

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Growing interest in green finance is driving investment into renewable energy and environmentally responsible development across the region.

Green finance and ESG-linked investments: Catalyzing East Africa’s economic transformation

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Rwanda is actively advancing its national nuclear energy programme, focusing on deploying Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and establishing a Center for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST).

Why Rwanda is betting on nuclear energy for socioeconomic growth

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Some of the electric coaches that work upcountry in public transport. Rwanda’s ambition to electrify 20 per cent of bus fleet by 2030 is both bold and timely. Germain Nsanzimana
Editorial

Electric mobility vision needs more than good intentions

Friday, October 03, 2025
The BK Foundation continues to be instrumental in community electrification, connecting households, schools, and health centers to off-grid solutions.
Featured

Energy Week: Bank of Kigali explores financing Rwanda’s green future

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Rwanda Energey Group electrician during electricity supply exercise in Nyarurama. File
Energy

REG explains electricity meter supply delays

Tuesday, September 09, 2025